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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 802* as follows -

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-DRUG ABUSE PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-CONTROL AND ENFORCEMENT > Part A-Introductory Provisions**

