### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 601*:

> any State of the United States and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS; ADULTERATION AND MISBRANDING**

