### Question
How does the law define Commission?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 5102*, **Commission** is defined as:

> the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission established under the interstate compact consented to and approved by the Congress in Public Laws 77–539 and 81–721

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 5102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 71-ATLANTIC COASTAL FISHERIES COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT**

