### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 4602*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the several States, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 4602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-HONEY RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION**

