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, § 203 , Nov. 14, 1986 , 100 Stat. 3716 .)
Editorial Notes 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.