### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 13102*, **State** is defined as:

> the 50 States of the United States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 13102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART B-MOTOR CARRIERS, WATER CARRIERS, BROKERS, AND FREIGHT FORWARDERS > CHAPTER 131-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

