### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 2277a*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, any Territory of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, or the Virgin Islands

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 2277a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-TYING ARRANGEMENTS > SUBCHAPTER V-FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION > Part E-Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation**

