### Question
Can you define what State means?


### Answer
**State** is defined as the following in *21 U.S.C. § 862a*:

> given it—


(1) in section 419(5) of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 619(5)], when referring to assistance provided under a State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.], and


(2) in section 3(m) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 [7 U.S.C. 2012(m)], when referring to the food stamp program (as defined in section 3(h) of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 [7 U.S.C. 2012(h)]) or any State program carried out under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 [7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.].

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 862a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part D-Offenses and Penalties**

