### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 4503d* as follows -

> each of the 50 States, Guam, American Samoa, the Republic of Palau (until the Compact of Free Association enters into effect), Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 4503d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 65-INTERNATIONAL FORESTRY COOPERATION**

