### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 690*:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 690*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14B-SMALL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER III-INVESTMENT DIVISION PROGRAMS > Part C-Renewable Fuel Capital Investment Pilot Program**

