### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280g* as follows -

> each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth or territory of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

