### Question
How does the law define stock?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 3302*, **stock** is defined as:

> a species, subspecies, race, geographical grouping, run, or other category of salmon or steelhead

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

