### Question
What is the definition of coastal State?


### Answer
The definition of **coastal State** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 1455b*:

> given the term "coastal state" under section 304 of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1453);

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1455b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT**

