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Seafood Industry Promotion and Support Act.

Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
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Abstract
The purpose of this Act is to establish the basis for improving the value-added of the seafood industry by providing for matters necessary for fostering and supporting the seafood industry, and to contribute to developing the national economy by promoting sustainable development of the seafood industry and fisheries.
The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall formulate and implement a master plan for promotion of the seafood industry every five years. The State or local governments shall endeavor to nurture specialists to promote the seafood industry. A comprehensive plan for supporting and fostering seafood clusters shall be formulated by the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. In order to facilitate the standardization of the seafood industry, improve the quality of seafood, and promote consumers' rights and interests, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may operate a system for industrial standards certification of seafood. In order to improve the quality of traditional seafood and facilitate the international trade thereof, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries shall endeavor to facilitate international standardization of traditional seafood and promote international cooperation.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No