[§ 141-52] Aquaculture program. (a) There is established within the department an aquaculture program that shall: (1) Monitor actions taken by industry and by federal, state, county, and private agencies in activities relating to aquaculture, and promote and support worthwhile aquaculture activities; (2) Serve as an information clearinghouse for aquaculture activities; (3) Coordinate development projects to investigate and solve biological and technical problems involved in raising selected species with commercial potential; (4) Actively seek federal funding for aquaculture activities; (5) Undertake activities required to develop and expand the aquaculture industry; and (6) Perform other functions and activities that may be assigned by law. (b) The chairperson may employ temporary staff exempt from chapter 76 for the aquaculture program. [L 2022, c 134, pt of §2]
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