### Question
How does the law define Great Lakes?


### Answer
Under *46 U.S.C. § 55331*, **Great Lakes** is defined as:

> Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, the Saint Lawrence River west of Saint Regis, New York, and their connecting and tributary waters

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 55331*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part D-Promotional Programs > CHAPTER 553-PASSENGER AND CARGO PREFERENCES > SUBCHAPTER III-AMERICAN GREAT LAKES VESSELS**

