Fishery Products Protection Act

Summary

Fishery Products Protection Act - Provides that the Secretary of the Interior shall conduct a survey of the methods, practices, and sanitary conditions of United States establishments and vessels processing fish or fishery products. Requires the Secretary to develop and promulgate adequate sanitary standards and practices for establishments processing fish or fishery products in any State for movement in commerce. Provides that no fish or fish products shall be permitted entry into the United States effective 3 years after the regulations are promulgated, unless the importer meets sanitation requirements. Directs the Secretary of State to encourage foreign countries importing fish to this country to adopt a system of certification and inspection. Directs the Secretary of the Interior to encourage States to establish an adequate system of certification and inspection, and provides for recognizing the State systems in lieu of the Federal system. Sets out procedures for injunctive relief to enforce the provisions of this Act.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 1973

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