Federal · Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters

33 U.S.C. § 4251: Incentive for fishermen to collect and dispose of plastic found at sea

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to track or keep the debris on board; and to dispose of the debris properly on land. collection and removal of derelict fishing gear and other fishing waste; disposal or recycling of such gear and waste; and prevention of the loss of such gear.

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