H.R. 5147 · 98th Congress · enacted
Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984
Became Public Law No: 98-445.
Latest official action 1984-10-04 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Eastern Pacific Tuna Licensing Act of 1984 - Implements the Eastern Pacific Ocean Tuna Fishing Agreement of 1983. Directs the Secretary of State (the Secretary) to act for the United States under such Agreement. Directs the Secretary to appoint a U.S. representative to a specified international Council. Applies the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 to the seizure of a U.S. vessel by a party to such Agreement for a violation of such Agreement within an Agreement area, unless the Secretary makes a specified determination. States that the seizure of a U.S. vessel by a party to such Agreement shall not constitute a seizure under the Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act if such seizure is consistent with such Agreement. Requires disposition into the Treasury of fees collected under Article III of such Agreement. Directs the Secretary of Commerce to issue regulations to carry out such Agreement and this Act. Sets forth specified prohibited activities for persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, including: (1) fishing for designated tuna within an Agreement area without an authorized license; (2) violation of regulations; and (3) failure to keep certain records. Establishes civil penalties for committing such prohibited activities, and subjects catches resulting from such prohibited activities to forfeiture. Sets forth enforcement authority for this Act, including the issua…
Congressional Research Service · 1984-03-15
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