fishing gear
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United States Code
22 U.S.C. § 1980 — for purposes of this section
The term “fishing gear” means any equipment or appurtenance which is necessary for the carrying out of fishing operations by a fishing vessel, whether or not such equipment or appurtenance is attached to such vessel.
43 U.S.C. § 1841 — as used in this subchapter
“fishing gear” means (A) any commercial fishing vessel, and (B) any equipment of such vessel, whether or not attached to such a vessel;