### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 7412*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 7412*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 101-AGRICULTURAL PROMOTION > SUBCHAPTER II-ISSUANCE OF ORDERS FOR PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND INFORMATION ACTIVITIES REGARDING AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES**

