### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 1635a* as the following:

> each of the 50 States

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1635a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS > SUBCHAPTER II-LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING > Part A-Purpose; Definitions**

