### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 661*, **State** is defined as:

> any State (including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico) or organized Territory

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 661*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-MEAT INSPECTION > SUBCHAPTER III-FEDERAL AND STATE COOPERATION**

