Sec. 6. Issues to be considered. Resolved: That the task force shall, at a minimum, consider the following issues in developing its recommendations on how to balance the range of potential uses of state waters and plan for the growth of marine aquaculture while considering all reasonable constraints and opportunities:

1. Any bay management or aquaculture development strategies presently being developed in this State and in other national and international jurisdictions that allocate or plan for amounts of aquaculture within geographically defined areas. An examination of these examples must include an investigation of the type of information and technical and financial resources needed to implement such a plan in this State;

2. The present size and characteristics of the industry, as well as the short-term, 2-year, and long-term, 10-year, projections of industry growth, based on market demand and capital investment;

3. An assessment of the impacts aquaculture has on tourism, recreation and conserved lands;

4. An assessment of how the external impact of aquaculture farms can best be mitigated in an equitable and effective fashion; and

5. An assessment of present decision-making criteria for granting leases; and be it further

Sec. 7. Public meetings. Resolved: That, in examining these issues, the task force shall meet to the extent necessary to fulfill its duties, as well as hold at least one public meeting expressly for the purpose of receiving public comment and testimony on its work; and be it further

Sec. 8. Report. Resolved: That the task force shall submit a report that includes its findings and recommendations to the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources and the Legislative Council by January 15, 2004. The task force is not authorized to introduce legislation. Following receipt and review of the report, the Joint Standing Committee on Marine Resources may report out a bill to the Second Regular Session of the 121st Legislature. If the task force requires an extension