### Question
How does the law define State" means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States; [3](#2156_3_target)


(4) the term "animal?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2156*, **State" means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession of the United States; [3](#2156_3_target)


(4) the term "animal** is defined as:

> any live bird, or any live mammal, except man

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2156*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 54-TRANSPORTATION, SALE, AND HANDLING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS**

