National Aquaculture Act of 1980 (16 U.S.C. 2801-2810). Country/Territory United States of America Document type Legislation Date 1980 (2002) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source United States Code - Title 16 - Conservation. Long titleAn Act to provide for the development of aquaculture in the United States, and for other purposes. Subject Fisheries Keyword Aquaculture Mariculture Policy/planning Institution Basic legislation Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Act sets out a regulatory framework which provides for the development of the aquaculture sector in the United States. Aquaculture includes ocean ranching (sect. 3). The Sections of this Act are placed under Headings: Findings, Purpose, and Policy (sect. 2), Definitions (sect. 3), National Aquaculture Development Plan (sect. 4), Functions and Powers of Secretaries (sect. 5), Coordination of National Activities Regarding Aquaculture (sect. 6), Contracts and Grants (sect. 7), Capital Requirements for Aquaculture (sect. 8), Regulatory Constraints on Aquaculture (sect. 9), Authorizations for Appropriations (sect. 10), Disclaimer (sect. 11). Full text English Website nifa.usda.gov