§ 3334. — Review of State program by Secretary.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC3334]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 52--SALMON AND STEELHEAD CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT
SUBCHAPTER IV--COMMERCIAL FISHING FLEET ADJUSTMENT
Sec. 3334. Review of State program by Secretary
(a) In general
The Secretary shall conduct a continuing review of the State program
to determine whether the program remains consistent with this chapter or
other applicable law. Such review shall include a biennial audit of the
records of the State program.
(b) Action upon finding of noncompliance
If the Secretary finds that the program or the administration
thereof is no longer in compliance with this subchapter, he shall reduce
or discontinue distribution of funds under this subchapter, or take
other appropriate action.
(c) Disposition of certain moneys
If the Secretary finds that any money provided to the State or
obtained by the State from the resale of any fishing or charter vessel
purchased under the program is not being used in accordance with the
provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary shall recover from the
fund, and place in the United States Treasury, such moneys.
(Pub. L. 96-561, title I, Sec. 133, Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3285.)
