2003 U.S. Code
Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 35 - ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Sec. 2105 - Definitions
§2105. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter—
(1) The term “artificial reef” means a structure which is constructed or placed in waters covered under this chapter for the purpose of enhancing fishery resources and commercial and recreational fishing opportunities.
(2) The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Johnston Island, Midway Island, and Wake Island.
(3) The term “waters covered under this chapter” means the navigable waters of the United States and the waters superjacent to the Outer Continental Shelf as defined in section 1331 of title 43, to the extent such waters exist in or are adjacent to any State.
(Pub. L. 98–623, title II, §206, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397.)
Section Referred to in Other SectionsThis section is referred to in section 2103 of this title.