### Question
How does the law define United States?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 453*, **United States** is defined as:

> the States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 10-POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION**

