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


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 372*, **United States** is defined as:

> the States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 372*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-NARCOTIC FARMS > SUBCHAPTER VII-GENERAL AUTHORITY > Part A-General Administrative Provisions**

