Powers and duties of department

(a) The department shall have the following powers and duties:(a) To implement the policy of the department regarding marine resources within the jurisdiction of the department;(b) To apply for, receive and expend any federal or state funds or contributions, gifts, devises, bequests or funds from any other source;(c) To commission or conduct studies designed to determine alternative methods of managing and conserving the marine resources of this state in a manner to ensure efficiency and sustained productivity;(d) To issue permits and licenses authorized by law or regulation;(e) To equip and supply check stations, remote duty stations and personnel for extended duty;(f) To develop programs to enhance the marketing of the state’s recreational and commercial marine resources;(g) To provide gear, insignias, and otherwise equip personnel subject to the amount appropriated for those purposes; and(h) To discharge any other duties, responsibilities and powers as are necessary to implement this chapter.

(a) To implement the policy of the department regarding marine resources within the jurisdiction of the department;

(b) To apply for, receive and expend any federal or state funds or contributions, gifts, devises, bequests or funds from any other source;

(c) To commission or conduct studies designed to determine alternative methods of managing and conserving the marine resources of this state in a manner to ensure efficiency and sustained productivity;

(d) To issue permits and licenses authorized by law or regulation;

(e) To equip and supply check stations, remote duty stations and personnel for extended duty;

(f) To develop programs to enhance the marketing of the state’s recreational and commercial marine resources;

(g) To provide gear, insignias, and otherwise equip personnel subject to the amount appropriated for those purposes; and

(h) To discharge any other duties, responsibilities and powers as are necessary to implement this chapter.