### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 615b*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the several States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 615b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER VI-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

