### Question
How is the term covered State defined?


### Answer
The term **covered State** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 7113* as the following:

> each of the States of California, Louisiana, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 7113*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 90-SECURE RURAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION > SUBCHAPTER I-SECURE PAYMENTS FOR STATES AND COUNTIES CONTAINING FEDERAL LAND**

