### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 2105*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Johnston Island, Midway Island, and Wake Island

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2105*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-ARTIFICIAL REEFS**

