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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 390h* as follows -

> the State of California

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 390h*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-RECLAMATION AND IRRIGATION OF LANDS BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

