### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define coast line?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1301*, **coast line** is defined as:

> 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 29-SUBMERGED LANDS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

