### Question
How does the law define coastal State?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1356a*, **coastal State** is defined as:

> given the term in section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453).

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1356a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 29-SUBMERGED LANDS > SUBCHAPTER III-OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS**

