But despite each country's recognition that they have jurisdiction over their fishermen on the high seas, we've remained stymied over enforcement.
Although many favoured a speed limit on the B3002, the difficulties over enforcement were emphasised.
Of course, administrative adjudication offers certain advantages over direct judicial enforcement.
The dispute arises at an awkward time for the Federal agency, which is embroiled in disagreements with several states over enforcement.
Critics who brought the city to court over enforcement of the existing lead-paint law are not satisfied with the legislation.
That meant wielding considerable influence over the development and enforcement of policies on the local, national and international levels.
The states would retain considerable say over enforcement.
And city and taxi officials point fingers at one another over enforcement.
The detentions have touched off a debate over the Government's interpretation and enforcement of the law.
The principle is this: Always favor disclosure over direct enforcement, and let the free market work it out from there.