### Question
How does the law define commerce?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1459*, **commerce** is defined as:

> (1) commerce between any State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States, and any place outside thereof, and (2) commerce within the District of Columbia or within any territory or possession of the United States not organized with a legislative body, but shall not include exports to foreign countries

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1459*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 39-FAIR PACKAGING AND LABELING PROGRAM**

