16 U.S.C. § 760a : US Code - Section 760A: Atlantic Coast fish study for development and protection of fish resources

Search 16 U.S.C. § 760a : US Code - Section 760A: Atlantic Coast fish study for development and protection of fish resources

The Secretary of Commerce is directed to undertake a
comprehensive continuing study of species of fish of the Atlantic
coast, including bays, sounds, and tributaries, for the purpose of
recommending to the States of such coast appropriate measures for
the development and protection of such resources and their wisest
utilization, whether for sports or commercial fishing or both,
including the limitations on season, take per unit of time, per
man, or per gear, or such other recommendations as will most
effectively provide for the public the maximum production and
utilization of such fish consistent with the maintenance of an
adequate brood reserve.