Draft Resolution to Extend the Study of Fisheries 



A JOINT RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH COMMISSION 

 TO STUDY THE PROBLEM OF PRICE INSTABILITY IN THE COMMERCIAL 

 FISHING INDUSTRY AND TO REPORT TO THE 1981 SESSION OF THE 

 GENERAL ASSEMBLY. 



Whereas, the commercial fishing industry is a vital 

 component in the economic well-being of the State; and 



Whereas, fish are perishable and hence are subject to 

 special marketing problems; and 



Whereas, the abundance or scarcity of fish during certain 

 times of the year causes wide fluctuations in the price which 

 commercial fishermen are able to obtain for their catch; and 



Whereas, it is desirable to assure a greater degree of 

 the fishing industry to the economy of the State; and 



Whereas the Legislative Research Commiboion was not able 

 to complete the study authorized by House Joint Resolution 1385; 

 Now, therefore, be it resolved by the House of Representatives, 

 the Senate concurring: 



Section 1. The Legislative Research Commission is directed 

 to study the problems which commercial fishermen face due to price 

 instability and to report on the desirability and feasibility of 

 legislation which would address this problem to the 1981 session 

 of the General Assembly. 



Section 2. This resolution shall become effective upon 

 ratification. 



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