### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *33 U.S.C. § 3611*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 3611*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-INTEGRATED COASTAL AND OCEAN OBSERVATION SYSTEM**

