### Question
What is the definition of nonindigenous species?


### Answer
The definition of **nonindigenous species** is as follows in *16 U.S.C. § 941b*:

> a species of plant, animal, or other organism that did not occur in the Great Lakes Basin before European colonization of North America

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 941b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15B-GREAT LAKES FISH AND WILDLIFE RESTORATION**

