### Question
How does CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS define vessel engaged in a fishery?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1383a*, **vessel engaged in a fishery** is defined as:

> a fishing vessel as defined in section 2101(11a) of title 46 or a fish processing vessel as defined in section 2101(11b) of that title, which is engaged in fishery

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1383a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II-CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARINE MAMMALS**

