### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 1301* as follows -

> any State of the Union

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

