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16 U.S.C. § 951

Title 16 Chapter 16 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 951. Definitions

In this chapter:

  • (1) The term “Antigua Convention” means the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Established by the 1949 Convention Between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica, signed at Washington, November 14, 2003 .
  • (2) The term “Commission” means the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission provided for by the Convention.
  • (3) The term “Convention” means—
    • (A) the Convention for the Establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, signed at Washington, May 31, 1949 , by the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica;
    • (B) the Antigua Convention, upon its entry into force for the United States, and any amendments thereto that are in force for the United States; or
    • (C) both such Conventions, as the context requires.
  • (4) The term “person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
  • (5) The term “United States” includes all areas under the sovereignty of the United States.
  • (6) The term “United States commissioners” 1 1 So in original. Probably should be capitalized. means the individuals appointed in accordance with section 952(a) of this title .

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