### Question
How is the term State securities or law enforcement authority defined?


### Answer
The term **State securities or law enforcement authority** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 78x* as the following:

> the authority of any State or territory that is empowered under State or territory law to detect, investigate, or prosecute potential violations of law

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

