§ 113-315.17. Definitions. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 113‑315.17. Definitions.

As used in this Article:

(1)        "Economic development" means: giving helpful anduseful aid to improve the proficiency of the citizens, and the efficiency ofthe operations are improved to the end that the economic well‑being of fishermenis improved, the quality of life is enhanced and equality of opportunity isprovided.

(2)        "Fisherman" means: any person, firm, corporation,cooperative, partnership, or any legally constituted group, engaged in theharvesting, handling, processing, packaging, and marketing of fishery orseafood products from coastal fishing waters as defined by G.S. 113‑129. (1973, c. 618, s.  1.)