§ 1826c. — 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: 16USC1826c]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 38--FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT
SUBCHAPTER III--FOREIGN FISHING AND INTERNATIONAL FISHERY AGREEMENTS
Sec. 1826c. Definitions
In sections 1826a to 1826c of this title, the following definitions
apply:
(1) Fish and fish products
The term ``fish and fish products'' means any aquatic species
(including marine mammals and plants) and all products thereof
exported from a nation, whether or not taken by fishing vessels of
that nation or packed, processed, or otherwise prepared for export
in that nation or within the jurisdiction thereof.
(2) Large-scale driftnet fishing
(A) In general
Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the term ``large-
scale driftnet fishing'' means a method of fishing in which a
gillnet composed of a panel or panels of webbing, or a series of
such gillnets, with a total length of two and one-half
kilometers or more is placed in the water and allowed to drift
with the currents and winds for the purpose of entangling fish
in the webbing.
(B) Exception
Until January 1, 1994, the term ``large-scale driftnet
fishing'' does not include the use in the northeast Atlantic
Ocean of gillnets with a total length not to exceed five
kilometers if the use is in accordance with regulations adopted
by the European Community pursuant to the October 28, 1991,
decision by the Council of Fisheries Ministers of the Community.
(3) Large-scale driftnet fishing vessel
The term ``large-scale driftnet fishing vessel'' means any
vessel which is--
(A) used for, equipped to be used for, or of a type which is
normally used for large-scale driftnet fishing; or
(B) used for aiding or assisting one or more vessels at sea
in the performance of large-scale driftnet fishing, including
preparation, supply, storage, refrigeration, transportation, or
processing.
(Pub. L. 102-582, title I, Sec. 104, Nov. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 4903.)
References in Text
Sections 1826a to 1826c of this title, referred to in text, was in
the original ``this title'', meaning title I of Pub. L. 102-582, Nov. 2,
1992, 106 Stat. 4901, which enacted sections 1826a to 1826c of this
title and amended section 1371 of this title. For complete
classification of title I to the Code, see Tables.
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the High Seas Driftnet Fisheries
Enforcement Act, and not as part of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery
Conservation and Management Act which comprises this chapter.
