### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 8521*, **State** is defined as:

> a State, a territory, or possession of the United States, including a Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 8521*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 111-WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING INNOVATION > SUBCHAPTER I-UNITED STATES WEATHER RESEARCH AND FORECASTING IMPROVEMENT**

