52 U.S.C. § 10702

“State” defined

As used in this chapter, the term “State” includes the District of Columbia.

( Pub. L. 89–110, title III, § 302 , as added Pub. L. 91–285, § 6 , June 22, 1970 , 84 Stat. 318 ; amended Pub. L. 94–73, title IV, § 407 , Aug. 6, 1975 , 89 Stat. 405 .)