Section 78427 Of Article 2. General Provisions From California Food And Agricultural Code >> Division 22. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 23. >> Article 2.
78427
. The Legislature declares that the purposes of this chapter
are as follows:
(a) To enable the seafood industry, with the aid of the state, to
educate the public on the nutritional and economic value and
importance of California seafood and the fishing industry and to
develop, maintain, and expand the state, nationwide, and foreign
markets for seafood products that are harvested, processed,
manufactured, sold, or distributed in this state.
(b) In aid, but not in limitation, of the purposes in subdivision
(a), to authorize and enable the secretary to formulate and
effectuate, directly or in cooperation with other agencies,
organizations, and other instrumentalities , sales stimulation and
consumer or other educational and research programs, designed to
inform the public about California seafood and to increase the use
and consumption of seafood and seafood products landed in California.
(c) To promote the continued viability of fisheries and thereby
promote continued access to California's seafood resources.
(d) To present facts to and negotiate with state, federal, and
other agencies on matters that affect the availability and marketing
of California seafood.
(e) To provide funds for the administration and enforcement of
this chapter by the collection of mandatory fees in the manner
prescribed in this chapter.