Section 2March 8, 2007, Sec./Art. 2

Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State:

(a) to promulgate specific policies and procedures governing handline fishing and utilization of handline fishing boats;

(b) to support the development of the handline fishing industry and promote the competitiveness, sustainability and social development of handline fishing and its allied industries;

(c) to strengthen existing rules and regulations governing handline fishing and ensure the safety and seaworthiness of handline fishing boats.