16 U.S.C. § 6881 | Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)

Exclusive economic zone

section 107 of title 46The term “exclusive economic zone” has the meaning given that term in .

(2)

Fishing restriction

section 1853(b)(2) of this titleThe term “fishing restriction” means a restriction on fishing in a federally managed fishery established under , including—

(A)

a full or partial fishing closure, in terms of both area and duration, or a seasonal closure;

(B)

a no-catch zone in the fishery;

(C)

a restriction on the method of catch for the fishery; and

(D)

another restriction on fishing, as determined by the Secretary.

(3)

Indian Tribe; Tribal organization

section 5304 of title 25The terms “Indian Tribe” and “Tribal organization” have the meanings given those terms in .

(4)

Native Hawaiian organization

section 7517 of title 20The term “Native Hawaiian organization” has the meaning given the term in , except that the term includes the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs of the State of Hawaii.

(5)

Nonprofit organization

section 501(c) of title 26The term “nonprofit organization” means an organization that is described in and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title.

(6)

Recreational vessel

section 2101 of title 46The term “recreational vessel” has the meaning given that term in .

(7)

Secretary

The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce.

Pub. L. 119–116, § 2Sept. 25, 2026140 Stat. 1057 (, , .)

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

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Pub. L. 119–116, § 1Sept. 25, 2026140 Stat. 1057

“This Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act’.”

, , , provided that:

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