2019 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 52 - Salmon and Steelhead Conservation and Enhancement
Subchapter IV - Commercial Fishing Fleet Adjustment
Sec. 3331 - Fleet adjustment program

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 3331 (2019)
Section Name §3331. Fleet adjustment program
Section Text (a) In general

The Secretary of Commerce (hereinafter referred to in this subchapter as the "Secretary"), upon approval of a program submitted pursuant to section 3333 of this title, is authorized to distribute Federal funds to the State of Washington (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the "State"), subject to the standards, conditions, and restrictions set forth in this subchapter, for the purchase of commercial fishing and charter vessels (including the associated fishing gear) and licenses by the State in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. The Federal share payable under this subchapter shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the program.

(b) Legal title

Title to any vessel or other personal property purchased under a State program approved by the Secretary in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter shall vest upon purchase in the State. If the State sells such vessels or other property, title may pass in accordance with such sale.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 96–561, title I, §130, Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3283.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 52 - SALMON AND STEELHEAD CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER IV - COMMERCIAL FISHING FLEET ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 3331 - Fleet adjustment program
Contains section 3331
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 94 Stat. 3283
Public Law References Public Law 96-561
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