### Question
What does charter vessel mean?


### Answer
**Charter vessel** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 3302*:

> any vessel licensed by the State to carry passengers for hire for the purpose of recreational salmon fishing

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

