### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 1033*, **State** is defined as:

> any State of the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands of the United States, and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 1033*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-EGG PRODUCTS INSPECTION**

