Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1980

Summary

Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1980 - Provides for U.S. representation on the International Pacific Halibut Commission. Authorizes the Secretary of State, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Commerce, to accept or reject certain Commission recommendations. Gives the Secretary of Commerce general responsibility for carrying out the Halibut convention between the United States and Canada and this Act. Authorizes Federal agencies to cooperate with the Commission on scientific and other programs. Makes it unlawful to: (1) violate the Convention or this Act; (2) interfere with enforcement officials; (3) resist or interfere with arrests or detentions; (4) sell or purchase fish taken in violation of the Convention and this Act; or (5) fish for halibut without a valid permit. Sets forth civil and criminal penalties, including forfeiture of the fishing vessel and fish, for violations of such offenses. Provides for enforcement by the Secretary of Commerce and the department in which the Coast Guard is operating. Sets forth the enforcement authority of officers. Requires Canadian fishing vessels to obtain a valid permit to fish for halibut in the U.S. fishery conservation zone. Sets forth application procedures for such permits. Repeals the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1937 after enactment of this Act.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 July 1980

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