Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 1201


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 1201. Declaration of purposes; Secretary's cooperation with and assistance to States

      For the purposes of conserving and protecting the fish and
    shellfish resources in the coastal waters of the United States and
    the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and promoting and safeguarding
    water-based recreation for present and future generations in these
    waters, the Secretary of Commerce is authorized to cooperate with,
    and provide assistance to, the States in controlling and
    eliminating jellyfish, commonly referred to as "sea nettles", and
    other such pests and in conducting research for the purposes of
    controlling floating seaweed in such waters.



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