Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-73
§2105 Definitions
Title 33 › Chapter CHAPTER 35— - ARTIFICIAL REEFS › § 2105
Summary
Defines three words used in the chapter. Artificial reef — a structure put in the chapter’s waters to help fish and improve fishing. State — any U.S. State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Johnston Island, Midway Island, and Wake Island. Waters covered — the navigable U.S. waters and waters over the Outer Continental Shelf (as defined in section 1331 of title 43) that are in or next to a State.
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Title 33, §2105
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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.
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33 U.S.C. § 2105
Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73