§ 4002. — Congressional statement of purpose.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC4002]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 60--FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION
Sec. 4002. Congressional statement of purpose
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.
(Pub. L. 99-659, title II, Sec. 203, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3716.)
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.
