### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *6 U.S.C. § 1151*:

> any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 1151*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-SURFACE TRANSPORTATION SECURITY > Part A-General Provisions**

