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Code · BILL · 117th Congress · H.R. 3075 (Introduced in House) — To address seafood slavery and combat illegal, unreported, or unregulated fishing, and for other purposes. · Sec. 101

Sec. 101. Definitions

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In this title, the following additional definitions apply: The term competent authority means government and any third party that meets certain governing criteria. Such criteria shall be established by regulation, after outreach to key environmental and labor stakeholders. The term unique vessel identifier means a unique number that stays with a vessel for the duration of the vessel’s life, regardless of changes in flag, ownership, name, or other changes to the vessel.
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