16 USC 7707 - Cooperation in carrying out Convention

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 7707.

Cooperation in carrying out Convention

(a)

Federal and State agencies; private institutions and organizations

(b)

Scientific and other programs; facilities and personnel

(c)

Sanctioned fishing operations and biological experiments

Nothing in this chapter, or in the laws of any State, prevents the Secretary or the Commission from—

(1)

conducting or authorizing the conduct of fishing operations and biological experiments at any time for purposes of scientific investigation; or

(2)

discharging any other duties prescribed by the North Pacific Fisheries Convention.

(d)

State jurisdiction not affected

(Pub. L. 114–327, title I, § 107, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1983.)

cite as: 16 USC 7707