### Question
How does the law define interstate or foreign commerce?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 261*, **interstate or foreign commerce** is defined as:

> commerce between a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any possession of the United States and any place outside thereof

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 261*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-WEIGHTS AND MEASURES AND STANDARD TIME > SUBCHAPTER IX-STANDARD TIME**

