three-mile rule
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Definitions from Case Law
From 332 U.S. 19 - United States v. California · 1947Most cited · 443 citing opinions
The three-mile rule is but a recognition of the necessity that a government next to the sea must be able to protect itself from dangers incident to its location. It must have powers of dominion and regulation in the interest of its revenues, its health, and the security of its people from war waged on or too near its coasts.