### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 4057*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4057*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER II-ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM > Part A-Industry Program With Federal Financial Assistance**

