It is declared to be in the interest of the public welfare of North Carolina that those engaged in "coastal fisheries," as defined in G.S. 113-129, shall be permitted and encouraged to act jointly and cooperatively for the purposes of promoting the common good, welfare, and advancement of their industry.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 113-309
Declaration of policy
1967, c. 890, s. 2.
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