Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73
§3334 Review of State program by Secretary
Title 16 › Chapter CHAPTER 52— - SALMON AND STEELHEAD CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IV— - COMMERCIAL FISHING FLEET ADJUSTMENT › § 3334
Summary
The Secretary must review the State program, including a records audit every two years, to make sure it follows the law. If the program or how it is run is not following the rules, the Secretary must cut or stop program funds or take other action, and must recover any funds (including money from selling program‑bought fishing or charter vessels) that were used improperly and put them in the U.S. Treasury.
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Title 16, §3334
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(a)The Secretary shall conduct a continuing review of the State program to determine whether the program remains consistent with this chapter or other applicable law. Such review shall include a biennial audit of the records of the State program.
(b)If the Secretary finds that the program or the administration thereof is no longer in compliance with this subchapter, he shall reduce or discontinue distribution of funds under this subchapter, or take other appropriate action.
(c)If the Secretary finds that any money provided to the State or obtained by the State from the resale of any fishing or charter vessel purchased under the program is not being used in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary shall recover from the fund, and place in the United States Treasury, such moneys.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 3334
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73