Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 5501


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 5501. Purpose

      It is the purpose of this chapter - 
        (1) to implement the Agreement to Promote Compliance with
      International Conservation and Management Measures by Fishing
      Vessels on the High Seas, adopted by the Conference of the Food
      and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations on November
      24, 1993; and
        (2) to establish a system of permitting, reporting, and
      regulation for vessels of the United States fishing on the high
      seas.



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