§ 2105. — Definitions.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 33USC2105]
TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
CHAPTER 35--ARTIFICIAL REEFS
Sec. 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, Sec. 206, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3397.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 2103 of this title.
