Section 141-52 - Aquaculture program(a) There is established within the department an aquaculture program that shall: (1) Monitor actions taken by industry and by federal, state, county, and private agencies in activities relating to aquaculture, and promote and support worthwhile aquaculture activities;(2) Serve as an information clearinghouse for aquaculture activities;(3) Coordinate development projects to investigate and solve biological and technical problems involved in raising selected species with commercial potential;(4) Actively seek federal funding for aquaculture activities;(5) Undertake activities required to develop and expand the aquaculture industry; and(6) Perform other functions and activities that may be assigned by law.(b) The chairperson may employ temporary staff exempt from chapter 76 for the aquaculture program.Added by L 2022, c 134,§ 2, eff. 6/27/2022.