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§ 2102. Establishment of standards

Type Statute

Publication 2026-03-26

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Department United States Congress

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§ 2102. Establishment of standards

(1) enhance fishery resources to the maximum extent practicable;

(2) facilitate access and utilization by United States recreational and commercial fishermen;

(3) minimize conflicts among competing uses of waters covered under this chapter and the resources in such waters;

(4) minimize environmental risks and risks to personal health and property; and

(5) be consistent with generally accepted principles of international law and shall not create any unreasonable obstruction to navigation.

(Pub. L. 98–623, title II, § 203, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3395.)

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