### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 8002*, **State** is defined as:

> given such term in section 2052(10) [1](#8002_1_target) of this title, and includes the Northern Mariana Islands. 

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 8002*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 106-POOL AND SPA SAFETY**

