### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *28 U.S.C. § 540B*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 540B*
  - Heading: **PART II-DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > CHAPTER 33-FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION**

