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Section 4-215.3 - Legislative findings and intent.

§ 4-215.3. Legislative findings and intent.
  

(a)  Findings.- The General Assembly finds that robust fishing resources are critical to the economy of the State and vital to a treasured heritage and way of life. 

(b)  Intent.- The General Assembly intends that the Department shall manage the fisheries under § 4-215 of this subtitle to optimize the yield of fishery resources for the benefit of all citizens of the State. 
 

[2007, ch. 217.]