Title 33, Navigation and Navigable WatersRelease 119-102

§2105 Definitions

Title 33 › CHAPTER 35 — ARTIFICIAL REEFS › § 2105

Last updated Aug 21, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in the chapter. “Artificial reef” is a structure put in the covered waters to improve fish habitat and help commercial and recreational fishing. “State” means a U.S. State plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, Johnston Island, Midway Island, and Wake Island. “Waters covered under this chapter” means the navigable waters of the United States and the waters above the Outer Continental Shelf, as defined in section 1331 of title 43, where those waters exist in or next to any State.

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Title 33, §2105

Navigation and Navigable Waters, Source: USLM XML via OLRC

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

Aug 21, 2026

Release point: 119-102