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(1)Antigua Convention
The term “Antigua Convention” means the Convention for the Strengthening of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission Established by the 1949 Convention Between the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica, signed at Washington, November 14, 2003.
(2)Commission
The term “Commission” means the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission provided for by the Convention.
(3)Convention
The term “Convention” means--
(A) the Convention for the Establishment of an Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission, signed at Washington, May 31, 1949, by the United States of America and the Republic of Costa Rica;
(B) the Antigua Convention, upon its entry into force for the United States, and any amendments thereto that are in force for the United States; or
(C) both such Conventions, as the context requires.
(4)Person
The term “person” means an individual, partnership, corporation, or association subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
(5)United States
The term “United States” includes all areas under the sovereignty of the United States.
(6)United States Commissioners
The term “United States commissioners” 1 means the individuals appointed in accordance with section 952(a) of this title.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 16 U.S.C. § 951 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 16. Conservation § 951. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-16-conservation/16-usc-sect-951/
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