Federal · Title 16 — Conservation
16 U.S.C. § 4002: Congressional statement of purpose
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strengthen the competitive position of the United States commercial fishing industry in the domestic and international marketplace; encourage the development and utilization of all species of fish available for harvest by the United States fishing industry; encourage the utilization of domestically-produced fish through enhancement of markets, promotion, and public relations; help the United States fishing industry develop methods to improve quality and efficiency in the marketplace; educate and inform consumers on the use of fish; develop better coordination of fisheries marketing and promotion activities with commercial fisheries research and development programs; and educate and inform the public about the nutritional value of fish in the diet.
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