### Question
How is the "State drug offense" defined?


### Answer
The term **State drug offense** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2714* as follows -

> a violation of State law involving the manufacture, distribution, or possession of a controlled substance

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2714*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

