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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 6102* as follows -

> a State, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 6102*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 61-ONE-CALL NOTIFICATION PROGRAMS**

