Fisheries Advisory Committees

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There shall be two Fisheries Advisory Committees, one for St. Croix and one for St. Thomas-St. John, each to be composed of not more than 14 members appointed by the Commissioner of Conservation and Cultural Affairs. Each Committee shall include one representative each from the Department of Conservation and Cultural Affairs and Law; a marine scientist associated with an educational or scientific institution with facilities in the United States Virgin Islands; and six other members residing within the respective Committee's jurisdiction, representing a commercial fishermen's association, a sport fishing association and a diving association. Each committee shall collaborate with the Department of Conservation and Cultural Affairs in the drafting and administration of rules and regulations for the promotion and conservation of the fishery resources of the United States Virgin Islands under the provisions of this chapter and chapter 9A of Title 12 of the Code. The appointment of each member of each Committee shall be for the term of one year and until his successor is appointed. The appointing Commissioners shall designate the chairman of each Committee.


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