### Question
How is the "charter vessel" defined?


### Answer
The term **charter vessel** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 3302* as follows -

> any vessel licensed by the State to carry passengers for hire for the purpose of recreational salmon fishing

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3302*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 52-SALMON AND STEELHEAD CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

