### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 802* as the following:

> any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Canal Zone

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

