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        <text><![CDATA[ <p>Prohibits the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters or the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Imposes penalties and allows civil forfeiture of vessels for violations.</p> <p>Requires the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director to take actions reflecting the prohibition.]]></text>
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    <title>To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.</title>
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        <title>To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.</title>
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        <title>To prohibit the commercial harvesting of Atlantic striped bass in the coastal waters and the exclusive economic zone.</title>
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