2019 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 60 - Fish and Seafood Promotion
Sec. 4002 - Congressional statement of purpose

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 4002 (2019)
Section Name §4002. Congressional statement of purpose
Section Text

The purpose of this chapter is to—

(1) strengthen the competitive position of the United States commercial fishing industry in the domestic and international marketplace;

(2) encourage the development and utilization of all species of fish available for harvest by the United States fishing industry;

(3) encourage the utilization of domestically-produced fish through enhancement of markets, promotion, and public relations;

(4) help the United States fishing industry develop methods to improve quality and efficiency in the marketplace;

(5) educate and inform consumers on the use of fish;

(6) develop better coordination of fisheries marketing and promotion activities with commercial fisheries research and development programs; and

(7) educate and inform the public about the nutritional value of fish in the diet.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 99–659, title II, §203, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3716.)

Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT

This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title II of Pub. L. 99–659, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3715, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4001 of this title and Tables.

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 60 - FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION
Sec. 4002 - Congressional statement of purpose
Contains section 4002
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 100 Stat. 3716, 3715
Public Law References Public Law 99-659
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