(a) For the purpose of the regulations of this part the North Pacific area is defined to include all waters of the North Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea north of 48°30′ north latitude, exclusive of waters adjacent to Alaska north and west of the International Boundary at Dixon Entrance which extend 3 miles seaward (1) from the coast, (2) from lines extending from headland to headland across all bays, inlets, straits, passes, sounds, and entrances, and (3) from any island or groups of islands, including the islands

of the Alexander Archipelago, and the waters between such groups of islands and the mainland.

(b) The exclusive waters adjacent to Alaska shall be those in which salmon net fishing is permitted under State of Alaska regulations. Federal salmon net fishing regulations in exclusive waters outside of State waters shall be the same as regulations promulgated by the State of Alaska for its citizens. [35 FR 7070, May 5, 1970]

§ 210.10 Salmon fishing prohibited, exception.

No person or fishing vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States shall fish for or take salmon with any net in the North Pacific area, as defined in this part: Provided, That this shall not apply to fishing for sockeye salmon or pink salmon south of latitude 49° north.

[35 FR 7070, May 5, 1970]