### Question
What is the definition of coastal State?


### Answer
The definition of **coastal State** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 777*:

> any one of the States of Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 777*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 10B-FISH RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT PROJECTS**

