§4601. Purpose -- Article I
The purpose of this compact is to promote the better utilization of the fisheries, marine, shell and anadromous, of the Atlantic seaboard by the development of a joint program for the promotion and protection of such fisheries, and by the prevention of the physical waste of the fisheries from any cause. It is not the purpose of this compact to authorize the states joining herein to limit the production of fish or fish products for the purpose of establishing or fixing the price thereof, or creating and perpetuating monopoly.
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 419: ATLANTIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMPACT
12 §4601. Purpose -- Article I
12 §4602. Entry into force -- article II
12 §4603. Commission -- Article III
12 §4604. -- powers and duties -- Article IV
12 §4605. -- officers -- Article V
12 §4606. -- voting -- Article VI
12 §4607. Research; advisory committee -- Article VII
12 §4608. Participation limited -- Article VIII
12 §4609. Rights preserved -- Article IX
12 §4610. Continued absence -- Article X
12 §4611. Annual appropriation -- Article XI