### Question
How is the "coast line" defined?


### Answer
The term **coast line** is defined in *43 U.S.C. § 1301* as follows -

> the line of ordinary low water along that portion of the coast which is in direct contact with the open sea and the line marking the seaward limit of inland waters

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 28-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO PUBLIC LANDS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

