### Question
How does the law define high seas fishing vessel?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 5502*, **high seas fishing vessel** is defined as:

> any vessel of the United States or subject to the jurisdiction of the United States used or intended for use—


(A) on the high seas

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 5502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 75-HIGH SEAS FISHING COMPLIANCE**

