### Question
How is the "antitrust laws" defined?


### Answer
The term **antitrust laws** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1853a* as follows -

> given such term in subsection (a) of section 12 of title 15, except that such term includes section 45 of title 15 to the extent that such section 45 applies to unfair methods of competition.

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1853a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER IV-NATIONAL FISHERY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM**

