### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300d*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER X-TRAUMA CARE > Part C-General Provisions Regarding Parts A and B**

