### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 470aaa*, **State** is defined as:

> the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 470aaa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1C-PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION**

