### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2023*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2023*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY > Division A-Atomic Energy > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

