### Question
How does the law define CITES?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 6602*, **CITES** is defined as:

> the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (27 UST 1087

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 6602*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 85-MARINE TURTLE CONSERVATION**

