### Question
How does GENERALLY define regional fishery association?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1802*, **regional fishery association** is defined as:

> an association formed for the mutual benefit of members—


(A) to meet social and economic needs in a region or subregion

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

