### Question
Can you define what secure or restricted area means?


### Answer
**Secure or restricted area** is defined as the following in *18 U.S.C. § 226*:

> an area of a vessel or facility designated as secure in an approved security plan, as required under section 70103 of title 46, United States Code, and the rules and regulations promulgated under that section

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 226*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 11-BRIBERY, GRAFT, AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST**

