### Question
How does the law define inland States?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 2003*, **inland States** is defined as:

> those States in the United States other than northern tier States and the States of California, Alaska, and Hawaii

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 2003*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-CRUDE OIL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS**

