Alaska Stat. § 16.05.680 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.680
Unlawful practices.
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a person, or an agent or representative of the person, (1) to employ, in the harvesting, transporting, or purchasing of fish, a fisherman who neither is licensed under AS 16.05.480 nor is the holder of a permit issued under AS 16.43 ;

(2) to purchase fish from a person who is not (A) the holder of a limited entry, interim-use, or landing permit issued under AS 16.43 ;

(B) a fish transporter who is selling the fish as the agent of the holder of a limited entry, interim-use, or landing permit issued under AS 16.43 ; or

(C) exempt under AS 16.05.660 ; or

(3) to purchase fish from an association other than one to which a permit has been issued under AS 16.05.662 .

(b) A person may not sell salmon that was not harvested under the authority of the entry permit, interim-use permit, or landing permit under which the salmon is sold. For purposes of this subsection, salmon sold by a fish transporter on behalf of the commercial fisherman who harvested the salmon is salmon harvested under the authority of the limited entry, interim-use, or landing permit under which the salmon is sold.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.420 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.420
Disposition of fish.
Status: in_force

Fish caught under the authority of a special harvest area entry permit are the property of the permit holder. The permit holder may sell the fish if the proceeds are used in the manner described in AS 16.10.450 .
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.955 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.955
Hearings in proximity to Board of Fisheries meetings.
Status: in_force

When practicable, a commission hearing that deals with the subject of limiting entry to a fishery shall be held on the same dates on which, and in the same building or in a building adjacent to the building in which, a Board of Fisheries meeting is being held.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.360 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.360
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 16.10.300  16.10.370, (1) commission means the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission;

(2) commissioner means the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development;

(3) debtor means an individual commercial fisherman who either initially contracts for a loan under AS 16.10.333  16.10.337 or assumes a loan as provided in those sections;

(4) department means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;

(5) quota share means a transferable license, permit, or right issued by the federal government that conveys a right to engage in a fishery in or off Alaska and to take a specified portion of the annual harvest quota for that fishery.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.665 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.665
Falsification of application for license.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who knowingly makes a false statement as to a material fact on an application for a license under AS 16.05.440  16.05.660 is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both.

(b) A license issued under AS 16.05.440  16.05.660 to a person convicted under (a) of this section is void.

(c) A person whose license is void under (a) and (b) of this section may not obtain another license of the same type for a period of not less than two nor more than three years from the date of conviction by the court.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.770 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.770
Falsification related to high seas interception of salmon.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits the offense of falsification related to high seas interception of salmon if the person creates, utters, or possesses a written instrument related to salmon, or makes an assertion for the purpose of having a written instrument related to salmon created, uttered, or accepted, with reckless disregard that the salmon was obtained by high seas interception and that the written instrument or assertion conveys misleading or untrue information about the ownership, possession, processing, origin, destination, route of shipping, type, condition, or time, place, and manner of the taking of the salmon.

(b) In this section (1) utter has the meaning given in AS 11.46.580 (b);

(2) written instrument has the meaning given in AS 11.46.580 (b) and includes ships' logs and papers, bills of lading and sale, documents relating to processing, shipping, and customs, and information stamped on or affixed to cans, crates, containers, freight, or a means of storage or packaging.

(c) Falsification related to high seas interception of salmon is a class C felony.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.625 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.625
Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area.
Status: in_force

(a) The state-owned land and water above mean lower low water contained in the following described parcels is designated as the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area: (1) Township 6 North, Range 16 West, Seward Meridian Sections 1  12: North of the south bank of Drift River

Sections 14  18: North of the south bank of Drift River

Sections 20  22: North of the south bank of Drift River;

(2) Township 6 North, Range 17 West, Seward Meridian Sections 1  6: North of the south bank of Drift River

Sections 10  12: North of the south bank of Drift River;

(3) Township 7 North, Range 14 West, Seward Meridian Section 5: S1/2

Sections 6  8

Section 18;

(4) Township 7 North, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian Sections 1  21

Sections 29  31;

(5) Township 7 North, Range 16 West, Seward Meridian;

(6) Township 7 North, Range 17 West, Seward Meridian Sections 1  4

Section 8: E1/2

Sections 9  17

Sections 19  27

Section 30

Sections 34  36;

(7) Township 8 North, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian Section 1: S1/2

Section 2: S1/2

Section 3: W1/2

Sections 4  11

Section 12: N1/2

Sections 13  36;

(8) Township 8 North, Range 16 West, Seward Meridian;

(9) Township 8 North, Range 17 West, Seward Meridian Sections 1  17

Sections 20  29

Sections 32  36;

(10) Township 8 North, Range 18 West, Seward Meridian Sections 1  12;

(11) Township 9 North, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian Sections 29  30;

(12) Township 9 North, Range 16 West, Seward Meridian Sections 19  36;

(13) Township 9 North, Range 17 West, Seward Meridian Sections 21  36.

(b) Notwithstanding AS 16.20.500 and the establishment of the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area under (a) of this section, egress and ingress to and from private property within the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area shall be permitted through access corridors established through agreement between the state and the private property owners involved.

(c) The state may not acquire by eminent domain privately owned land within the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area but may acquire privately owned land within the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area by purchase, exchange, or otherwise for inclusion in the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area.

(d) The department shall permit entry within the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area for the exploration and development of oil and gas resources when it is compatible with the purposes for which the critical habitat area is established. An oil and gas lease of state land and existing oil and gas pipeline rights-of-way within the critical habitat area are valid and continue in full force according to their terms. The commissioner shall permit inspection and maintenance activities necessary to ensure the integrity of oil and gas pipelines on existing leases and pipeline rights-of-way in a manner that is compatible with the purposes for which the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area was established.

(e) The department shall permit uses of the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area in a manner that is compatible with the purposes for which the critical habitat area is established. The department shall permit the following public uses to continue without further approval by the department unless the department determines that the use is not compatible with the purposes for which the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area is established: (1) hunting, including subsistence hunting, trapping, and subsistence, commercial, and sport fishing, including the continued use of cabins for the purpose of hunting, trapping, and fishing;

(2) hiking, backpacking, and camping, including the use of campfires;

(3) cross-country skiing, snowmachining, boating, and the landing of aircraft; and

(4) other related uses that are temporary in duration and have no foreseeable adverse effects on vegetation, drainage, soil stability, or fish and game and their habitat.

(f) The Kenai Peninsula Borough shall establish a citizens' advisory committee to work with the department and the Department of Natural Resources and advise on the development of policies and regulations that affect the Redoubt Bay Critical Habitat Area.

(g) Appointments to the citizens' advisory committee shall be made by the Kenai Peninsula Borough and shall include representatives from (1) industry and commercial users including the oil and gas industry, timber, mining, and commercial fishing;

(2) hunters, trappers, fishermen, cabin owners, and recreational users; and

(3) officials representing the Kenai Peninsula Borough.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.010 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.010
Purpose and findings of fact.
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the conservation and the sustained yield management of Alaska's fishery resource and the economic health and stability of commercial fishing in Alaska by regulating and controlling entry of participants into the commercial fisheries in the public interest and without unjust discrimination.

(b) The legislature finds that commercial fishing for fishery resources has reached levels of participation, on both a statewide and an area basis, that have impaired or threaten to impair the economic welfare of the fisheries of the state, the overall efficiency of the harvest, and the sustained yield management of the fishery resource.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.210 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.210
Birds included.
Status: in_force

In AS 16.20.180  16.20.210, fish or wildlife includes birds.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.810 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.810
Eligibility.
Status: in_force

(a) For an applicant to be eligible for a loan under AS 16.10.801  16.10.840, the applicant shall be a resident of the state, as determined under (c) of this section, and shall (1) qualify for the purchase of a charter halibut permit under applicable law; or

(2) qualify as a transferee for a charter halibut permit under applicable law.

(b) In addition to the requirements set out in (a) of this section, the applicant must provide to the department a document from a state financial institution stating that (1) the applicant has been denied a loan for the same purpose; or

(2) a loan from the financial institution is contingent on the applicant also receiving a loan from the fund.

(c) To meet the residency requirements of (a) of this section, the applicant (1) shall physically reside in this state and maintain a domicile in this state during the 24 consecutive months preceding the date of application for the program; and

(2) may not have (A) declared or established residency in another state; or

(B) received residency or a benefit based on residency from another state.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.970 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.970
Penalties.
Status: reserved

(a) A person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter is, upon conviction, guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for a first conviction, and a fine of not more than $10,000 for a second or third conviction. Upon a first or second conviction under this subsection, the court may in its discretion also order the commission to suspend the commercial fishing privileges of the person for a period of not more than three years and to revoke one or more or all commercial fishing permits held by the person. Upon a third or subsequent conviction under this subsection, the person is also subject to a loss of commercial fishing privileges as provided under (i) of this section. This subsection does not apply to violations of AS 16.43.140 (a).

(b) A person who knowingly makes a false statement to the commission for the purpose of obtaining a benefit, including the issuance, renewal, duplication, or transfer of an entry or interim-use permit or vessel license or a person who assists another by knowingly making a false statement to the commission for the purpose of obtaining a benefit for another, is guilty of the crime of unsworn falsification in the second degree as set out in AS 11.56.210 . Upon conviction, the person is also subject to suspension of commercial fishing privileges and revocation of commercial fishing permits under (i) of this section.

(c) [Repealed, § 12 ch 47 SLA 1981.] (d) If a permit holder is charged by the state with violating a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter, the holder may not transfer any interim-use or entry permit under AS 16.43.170 until after the final adjudication or dismissal of the charges.

(e) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, an interim-use or entry permit may not be transferred while under suspension, without the consent of the commission.

(f) A commercial fishing entry permit revoked under this section that is pledged as security for a loan under AS 16.10.333 , or 16.10.338, or AS 44.81.231 shall be reassigned as provided in AS 16.10.337 or AS 44.81.250 .

(g) A person who violates the provisions of AS 16.43.140 (a) is (1) upon a first conviction, guilty of a class B misdemeanor and may be sentenced to a definite term of imprisonment of not more than 90 days, or forfeiture of the person's fishing vessel, or both, and shall be sentenced to a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $10,000 and loss of commercial fishing privileges under (i) of this section;

(2) upon a second conviction, guilty of a class A misdemeanor and may be sentenced to a definite term of imprisonment of not more than one year, and shall be sentenced to a fine of not less than $10,000 nor more than $20,000, forfeiture of the person's fishing vessel, and loss of commercial fishing privileges under (i) of this section;

(3) upon a third or subsequent conviction, guilty of a class A misdemeanor and may be sentenced to a definite term of imprisonment of not more than one year, and shall be sentenced to a fine of not less than $20,000 nor more than $50,000, forfeiture of the person's fishing vessel, and loss of commercial fishing privileges under (i) of this section.

(h) A person convicted of violating the provisions of AS 16.43.140 (a) forfeits the value of the fishery resources found on board the person's vessel at the time of the violation.

(i) Upon the conviction of a person for an offense described under (a), (b), or (g) of this section, the court shall immediately notify the commission of the conviction. The notice provided by the court shall be accompanied by an order suspending commercial fishing privileges and revoking commercial fishing permits under (a) of this section, as appropriate. The commission shall, upon receipt of (1) an order from the court under (a) of this section, suspend the commercial fishing privileges of a person for the period set by the court and revoke commercial fishing permits held by the person as directed by the court;

(2) a notice from the court that a person has been convicted of a third or subsequent violation of (a) of this section, suspend all commercial fishing privileges of the person for a period of three years from the date of conviction and revoke all commercial fishing permits held by the person;

(3) a notice from the court that a person has been convicted of a violation described under (b) of this section, suspend all commercial fishing privileges of the person for a period of three years from the date of conviction and revoke all commercial fishing permits held by the person;

(4) a notice from the court that a person has been convicted of a violation described under (g)(1) of this section, suspend all commercial fishing privileges of the person for a period of one year from the date of conviction;

(5) a notice from the court that a person has been convicted of a violation described under (g)(2) of this section, suspend all commercial fishing privileges of the person for a period of two years from the date of conviction;

(6) a notice from the court that a person has been convicted of a violation described under (g)(3) of this section, suspend all commercial fishing privileges of the person for a period of five years from the date of conviction.

(j) In this section, (1) commercial fishing permit means an entry permit or an interim-use permit issued under this chapter;

(2) commercial fishing privileges means the privilege of participating in an activity for which a commercial fishing permit is required and the privilege of obtaining a commercial fishing permit.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.407 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.407
Nonresident hunting big game animals must be accompanied.
Status: reserved

(a) It is unlawful for a nonresident to hunt, pursue, or take brown bear, grizzly bear, mountain goat, or sheep in this state, unless personally accompanied by (1) a person who is licensed as (A) a registered guide-outfitter or a master guide-outfitter under AS 08.54 and who is providing big game hunting services to the nonresident under a contract with the nonresident; or

(B) a class-A assistant guide or an assistant guide under AS 08.54 and who is employed by a registered guide-outfitter or a master guide-outfitter who has a contract to provide big game hunting services to the nonresident; or

(2) a resident over 19 years of age who is (A) the spouse of the nonresident; or

(B) related to the nonresident, within and including the second degree of kindred, by marriage or blood.

(b) An applicant for a nonresident big game tag for the taking of an animal specified in (a) of this section shall first furnish to the state, on a form provided by the state, an affidavit showing that the applicant will be personally accompanied while hunting by a person who is qualified under the terms of (a) of this section. A person who falsifies the required affidavit is guilty of perjury under AS 11.56.200 .

(c) [Repealed, § 27 ch 71 SLA 1986.] (d) A nonresident who violates (a) of this section, or who fails to furnish an affidavit under (b) of this section, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both.

(e) [Repealed, § 18 ch 37 SLA 1989.] (f) An applicant for a nonresident hunt permit for the taking of an animal specified in (a) of this section shall, if requested by the department, first furnish to the department proof of prior authorization to use federal, state, or private land where the permit hunt will occur. The authorization shall be provided to the applicant by the registered guide-outfitter or master guide-outfitter with whom the applicant has contracted to guide the permit hunt.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.915 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.915
Limitations on loans.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this section, a loan under AS 16.10.890 16.10.945 (1) may not exceed (A) $100,000 a year for an applicant under AS 16.10.910 (a)(1); or

(B) $1,000,000 a year for an applicant under AS 16.10.910 (a)(2);

(2) may not, unless extended under AS 16.10.905 , exceed a term of (A) 20 years for an applicant under AS 16.10.910 (a)(1); or

(B) 30 years for an applicant under AS 16.10.910 (a)(2);

(3) may not bear interest at a rate greater than the prime rate, as defined in AS 44.88.599 , plus one percentage point, but which may not be less than five percent a year or more than nine percent a year;

(4) must be secured by a first priority lien on collateral acceptable to the department; and

(5) may not be made to a person who has a past due child support obligation established by court order or by the child support services agency under AS 25.27.160  25.27.220 at the time of application.

(b) Subsequent loans may be made to a borrower under (1) AS 16.10.910 (a)(1), if the total of the balances outstanding on the loans received by the borrower does not exceed $300,000; or

(2) AS 16.10.910 (a)(2), if the total of the balances outstanding on the loans received by the borrower does not exceed $1,000,000.

(c) A loan under AS 16.10.910 may be made for the purchase of boats or vessels determined to be integral to the operation of the farm or hatchery.

(d) For a loan made under AS 16.10.890  16.10.945, the department may provide a reduction of the interest rate of not more than two percent if at least 50 percent of the loan proceeds are used by the borrower for purchasing products manufactured or produced in the state. When the department offers a reduction under this subsection, the department shall provide the reduction to all loan applicants who meet the criterion described in this subsection. In this subsection, manufactured or produced means processing, developing, or making an item into a new item with a distinct character and use.

(e) The department may not make a loan to an applicant under AS 16.10.910 (a)(2) for a hatchery or shellfish enhancement project unless the department determines that the hatchery or enhancement project will (1) be managed in a financially viable manner that is reasonably expected to result in repayment of the loan; and

(2) provide a significant contribution to common property fisheries or otherwise benefit the public interest.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.230 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.230
Designation of distressed fisheries.
Status: in_force

Pending the determination of maximum numbers of entry permits under AS 16.43.240 and before the initial issue of entry permits under AS 16.43.270 , the commission shall designate as distressed fisheries those for which it estimates that the optimum number of entry permits will be less than the highest number of units of gear fished in that fishery during any one of the four years immediately preceding January 1, 1973.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.905 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.905
Powers and duties of the department.
Status: in_force

The department may (1) make loans to eligible applicants under AS 16.10.890  16.10.945 for the planning, construction, and operation of a (A) mariculture business;

(B) hatchery that artificially propagates marine aquatic plants or shellfish; or

(C) a shellfish enhancement project;

(2) receive, take, hold, and administer any appropriation, transfer, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or donation of money for the fund;

(3) establish amortization plans for repayment of loans, including extensions of the terms of loans;

(4) allow an assumption of a loan if (A) the applicant meets the requirements established under this section; and

(B) approval of the assumption would be consistent with the purposes of AS 16.10.890  16.10.945;

(5) establish the rate of interest for loans consistent with law;

(6) charge and collect fees for services provided under AS 16.10.890  16.10.945;

(7) adopt regulations under AS 44.62 necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 16.10.890  16.10.945, including regulations to establish reasonable fees for services provided; and

(8) designate agents and delegate powers as necessary to the agents.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.500 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.500
Declaration of policy.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the state, under AS 16.10.500  16.10.560, to promote the enhancement of the state's fisheries by means of grants for organizational and planning purposes to regional associations described in AS 16.10.510 that have qualified under AS 16.10.380 , and by means of long-term, low interest loans for hatchery planning, construction, and operation and for planning and implementation of enhancement and rehabilitation activities including, but not limited to, lake fertilization and habitat improvement.
Alaska Stat. § 16.51.095 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.51 / Section 16.51.095
Executive Budget Act.
Status: in_force

The operating budget of the institute shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with AS 37.07 (Executive Budget Act).
Alaska Stat. § 16.40.130 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.40 / Section 16.40.130
Importation of aquatic plants or shellfish for stock.
Status: in_force

A person may not import into the state an aquatic plant or shellfish for the purpose of supplying stock to an aquatic farm or hatchery unless authorized by a regulation of the Board of Fisheries.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.162 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.162
Purpose; regulations.
Status: in_force

(a) The McNeil River State Game Sanctuary is established to (1) provide permanent protection for brown bear and other fish and wildlife populations and their habitats, so that these resources may be preserved for scientific, aesthetic, and educational purposes;

(2) manage human use and activities in a way that is compatible with (1) of this subsection and to maintain and enhance the unique bear viewing opportunities within the sanctuary; and

(3) provide opportunities that are compatible with (1) of this subsection for wildlife viewing, fisheries enhancement, and fishing, for temporary safe anchorage, and for other activities.

(b) Hunting and trapping within the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary are prohibited.

(c) The department and the Department of Natural Resources (1) may not enter into sales of land within the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary;

(2) may enter into leases within the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary if the commissioner finds that activity conducted under the lease is compatible with the purposes for which the sanctuary is established;

(3) may not accept transfer of state selected land from the federal government, or conveyance of other land, within the sanctuary if the land is subject to (A) a lease, easement, or other right to operate or maintain a private facility on the land or to conduct a private enterprise on the land; or

(B) a continuing trespass by an unauthorized private facility or private enterprise.

(d) The McNeil River State Game Sanctuary is closed to mineral entry under AS 38.05.185  38.05.275.

(e) The boards may adopt regulations governing access, entry, development, construction, fishing, and other uses and activities affecting the natural habitat, fish and wildlife, and public use of the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary.

(f) The commissioner shall prepare a report and notify the legislature of its availability by January 30 of each year on (1) the status of the brown bears and other fish and wildlife resources within the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary; and

(2) the effects of fishing and fishery enhancement activity on these resources.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.350 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.350
Management responsibility for moose range.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Fish and Game is responsible for the management of fish and game resources on the state land and water described in AS 16.20.360 consistent with the purposes of AS 16.20.340  16.20.360.

(b) Management of the surface and subsurface estate is the responsibility of the Department of Natural Resources. After adequate public hearings the Department of Natural Resources shall develop and adopt a management plan for the Matanuska Valley Moose Range that shall reflect the concurrence of the Department of Fish and Game. The management plan shall be adopted, implemented, and maintained within three years of the establishment of the Matanuska Valley Moose Range. The management plan shall be revised, if necessary and appropriate, under the same procedure followed for initial adoption. The plan shall provide for roadside recreation sites, including picnicking and camping areas.

(c) The Department of Natural Resources may, after consultation with the Department of Fish and Game, adopt regulations governing the public use of the area. The regulations must include provisions for multiple use, as defined in AS 38.04.910 , and for public multiple uses listed in AS 16.20.340 . Regulations adopted for the Matanuska Valley Moose Range do not apply to private land within the boundary described in AS 16.20.360 .

(d) The area shall be managed to sustain fish and wildlife resources in perpetuity, according to the principle of sustained yield.

(e) The commissioner of natural resources may acquire in the name of the state, by negotiated purchase only, without an option of first purchase, title or interest in real property lying within the boundaries of the Matanuska Valley Moose Range. The land described herein is to be managed by the Department of Natural Resources.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.050 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.050
Multiple land use.
Status: in_force

Where the use, lease, or disposal of real property in state game refuges created by AS 16.20.010  16.20.080 is under the control or jurisdiction of the state, whether through federal permit or state ownership, the responsible state department or agency shall notify the commissioner of fish and game before initiating any use, lease, or disposal of real property. The commissioner shall acknowledge receipt of notice by return mail.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.570 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.570
Pilot Point Critical Habitat Area established.
Status: in_force

The following described area is established as the Pilot Point Critical Habitat Area: (1) Township 30 South, Range 52 West, Seward Meridian (protracted) Sections 1  3

Section 12;

(2) Township 30 South, Range 51 West, Seward Meridian (protracted) Sections 5  8

Section 17;

(3) Township 31 South, Range 51 West, Seward Meridian (protracted) Sections 5  8

Sections 13  15

Sections 17  27;

(4) Township 30 South, Range 52 West, Seward Meridian (protracted) Sections 27  29

Sections 31  34;

(5) Township 31 South, Range 52 West, Seward Meridian (protracted) Sections 1  3

Sections 5  6

Sections 11  14

Sections 23  24;

(6) Township 30 South, Range 53 West, Seward Meridian (protracted) Section 36;

(7) Township 31 South, Range 53 West, Seward Meridian (protracted) Sections 1  2

Sections 10  11

Sections 12  14 (not tide or submerged land)

Sections 15  16

Sections 20  21

Sections 22  28 (not tide or submerged land)

Sections 29  31

Sections 32  36 (not tide or submerged land);

(8) Township 32 South, Range 54 West, Seward Meridian (protracted) Section 36.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.671 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.671
Transportation and sale of certain fish by an agent of the fisherman who caught the fish.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may transport and sell commercially taken fish as the agent of the commercial fisherman who caught the fish if the person holds a fish transporter permit issued by the commissioner under this section.

(b) The commissioner may issue a fish transporter permit to a natural person. A fish transporter permit authorizes the permittee to transport and sell commercially taken fish as the agent of the commercial fisherman who caught the fish. A fish transporter may not buy or process fish received for transport unless the fish transporter also holds the appropriate licenses, permits, and other authorizations required to buy or process fish.

(c) A person who applies for a fish transporter permit under this section shall provide the person's social security number to the department. Upon request of the child support services agency created in AS 25.27.010 , or a child support agency of another state, the department shall provide a social security number provided by an applicant for a fish transporter permit under this section to that agency for child support purposes authorized under law.

(d) A commercial fisherman may authorize a fish transporter to transport and sell fish on behalf of the fisherman as the agent of the fisherman. The fish transporter shall complete a fish ticket in accordance with procedures prescribed by the department for each fisherman who transfers fish to the fish transporter. The fish ticket must accompany the fish transferred to the fish transporter while the fish are in possession of the fish transporter. The fish transporter shall present the fish ticket for inspection upon request by a peace officer or representative of the commissioner. The fish transporter shall present the fish ticket to the buyer of the fish at the time of sale. The buyer of the fish shall complete the fish ticket by inserting the buyer's information as required by the department, including the weight or count of fish purchased. The buyer shall return a copy of the fish ticket to the commercial fisherman on whose behalf the fish are sold.

(e) A commercial fisherman who transfers fish to a fish transporter to transport and sell fish on behalf of the fisherman shall provide the fish transporter with all required information that the fisherman would have to provide to the buyer of the fish if the fisherman were to personally sell the fish to the buyer. The fish transporter who sells fish as the agent of a commercial fisherman shall provide all information to the buyer of the fish that the commercial fisherman would have to provide to the buyer if the fisherman were to personally sell the fish.

(f) A commercial fisherman may also hold a fish transporter permit. A commercial fisherman who holds a fish transporter permit may simultaneously transport or sell fish that the fisherman caught as well as fish caught by other commercial fishermen. A commercial fisherman who is simultaneously operating as a fish transporter shall physically possess (1) the fish ticket completed under (d) of this section for the fish being transported or sold on behalf of another fisherman; and

(2) other documentation that may be prescribed by the commissioner by regulation.

(g) The commissioner may adopt regulations the commissioner considers necessary to implement this section. The regulations may not conflict with regulations or management plans adopted by the Board of Fisheries. The regulations may include (1) criteria for determining areas or fisheries for which transporter permits may not be issued because (A) fish transporter operations may alter harvest rates for the area or fishery to the extent that conservation of the resource is jeopardized, may significantly impair the ability of the department to accurately determine catch or effort levels, or may interfere with fishery management, allocation, or enforcement matters;

(B) a fishery is managed through allocations of the harvest to individuals, such as trip limits or quota shares; or

(C) combining of catches by multiple fishermen on a vessel may impair the ability of the department to accurately determine the incidental catch by each fisherman;

(2) requirements for timely and accurate reporting and record keeping; or

(3) procedures to maintain quality of harvested resources.

(h) Fish transferred to the possession of a fish transporter under the authority of this section are property of the fisherman who caught the fish until the fish are sold to a buyer by the fish transporter on behalf of the fisherman.

(i) In this section, fish means fish legally harvested and retained in salmon, herring, or Pacific cod fisheries.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.825 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.825
State upland game bird release program.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other program for the stocking or propagation of game birds that the department has as of July 23, 1974, the department shall establish a special program for the raising, maintenance, and release of upland game birds in the state. Birds raised under this program may be released in an appropriate area of the state at any time, but may be harvested only during regular hunting seasons, as specified by the board under AS 16.05.255 (a)(2). The board shall adopt regulations necessary to implement this section.

(b) The department shall establish an appropriate facility for the raising and maintenance of upland game birds to be located at an appropriate place, as determined by the commissioner, in interior Alaska.

(c) The department shall employ a method of tagging game birds released under this section and compile harvest statistics.

(d) In this section, upland game bird means a game bird for which a season is established under AS 16.05.255 (a)(2) as of July 23, 1974, excluding waterfowl.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.092 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.092
Fisheries rehabilitation, enhancement, and development.
Status: in_force

The department shall (1) develop and continually maintain a comprehensive, coordinated state plan for the orderly present and long-range rehabilitation, enhancement, and development of all aspects of the state's fisheries for the perpetual use, benefit, and enjoyment of all citizens and revise and update this plan annually;

(2) encourage the investment by private enterprise in the technological development and economic utilization of the fisheries resources;

(3) through rehabilitation, enhancement, and development programs do all things necessary to ensure perpetual and increasing production and use of the food resources of state waters and continental shelf areas;

(4) prepare a comprehensive annual report, containing detailed information regarding its accomplishments under this section and proposals of plans and activities for the next fiscal year, and notify the legislature not later than 20 days after the convening of each regular session that the report is available.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.390 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.390
Definition of recipient.
Status: in_force

In AS 16.43.340  16.43.390, recipient means the entity to which an educational entry permit is issued.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.320 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.320
Limitations on loans.
Status: reserved

(a) [See delayed amendment note.] Except as permitted in (h) and (l) of this section, a loan under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370 (1) may not exceed a term of 15 years, except for extensions under AS 16.10.310 (a)(4);

(2) may not bear interest (A) exceeding the prime rate, as defined by AS 44.88.599 , plus two percentage points; or

(B) at a rate of more than 5.25 percent a year;

(3) must be secured by a first priority lien and appropriate security agreement;

(4) may not exceed 80 percent of the appraised value of the collateral used to secure the loan; and

(5) may not be made to a person who has a past due child support obligation established by court order or by the child support services agency under AS 25.27.160  25.27.220 at the time of application.

(b) A lien in favor of the state is not required for loans guaranteed fully by the federal government under 46 U.S.C. 1271  1279b (Federal Ship Financing Act of 1972), as amended. In the case of a security agreement given to secure a loan made under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370 and covering a vessel documented under the laws of the United States and so long as 46 U.S.C. 911-984 (Ship Mortgage Act, 1920) as amended, and 46 U.S.C. 801-842 (Shipping Act, 1916), as amended, remain ambiguous with respect to whether or not a state or state agency qualifies as a citizen of the United States for purposes of those Acts, the first lien requirement of this section may be satisfied by the recordation and endorsement of a first preferred ship mortgage under 46 U.S.C. 911-984, and by perfection of a security interest under AS 45.29 (Uniform Commercial Code  Secured Transactions), if the approval of the Secretary of Transportation is obtained under 46 U.S.C. 839 for the transfer to the department of the interest in a vessel documented under the laws of the United States. In the case of a security agreement given to secure a loan made under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370 and covering a vessel documented under the laws of the United States, the first lien requirement of this section may also be satisfied by use of a trust deed and bond issued under it, if the trustee is a citizen of the United States and obtains a first preferred ship mortgage on the vessel under 46 U.S.C. 911  984, and the approval of the Secretary of Transportation is obtained under 46 U.S.C. 839 and 961 for the transfer of the bond or bonds to the department if the trustee is not a trustee approved by the Secretary of Transportation under 46 U.S.C. 808, 835, and 961.

(c) [Repealed, § 72 ch 113 SLA 1982.] (d) [See delayed amendment note.] The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(A) may not exceed $400,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(B) may not exceed $400,000 . The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(C) may not exceed $400,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(D) to satisfy past due federal tax obligations may not exceed $35,000. The total of balances outstanding on loans made under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(E) may not exceed $2,000,000 for each community eligible under federal statute or regulation to establish or participate in the establishment of a community quota entity. The total of balances outstanding on loans made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(F) may not exceed $400,000. Excluding loans made under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(E), the total of balances outstanding on all loans, including debt refinancing under AS 16.10.310 (a), made to a borrower under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370 may not exceed $400,000.

(e) Two or more individual commercial fishermen who each satisfy the requirements specified in AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(B) may jointly, whether operating as a corporation, partnership, joint venture, or otherwise, obtain a commercial fishing loan for the repair, restoration, or upgrading of an existing vessel and gear, for the purchase of gear, and for the construction or the purchase of a fishing vessel. Loans granted under this subsection may not exceed the amount specified in (d) of this section multiplied by the number of qualified commercial fishermen applying for the loan.

(f) [Repealed, § 34 ch 79 SLA 1985.] (g) [Repealed, § 72 ch 113 SLA 1982.] (h) A loan for an entry permit under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(B) may be made for up to 100 percent of the appraised value of the collateral used to secure the loan if the borrower demonstrates that (1) the borrower has at least three years of experience as a commercial fisherman in the fishery to which the entry permit applies; and (2) the borrower has not owned an Alaska limited entry permit in the year immediately preceding the application for the loan. In this subsection three years of experience as a commercial fisherman in the fishery means that for an accumulated total of three fishing seasons in the same fishery the borrower has actively participated in the commercial harvest of fish under the direction of a limited entry permit holder.

(i) If a loan is made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(A), a subsequent loan may not be made to the borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(B), unless the loan requested under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1) is for propulsion engine or generator engine replacement on an existing vessel for the purpose of improving fuel efficiency or is for the purchase of an entry permit. If a loan is made to a borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(B), a subsequent loan may be made to the borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(A) if the total of the balance outstanding on loans received by the borrower under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(A) and (B) does not exceed $400,000.

(j) All principal and interest payments, and any money chargeable to principal or interest that is collected through liquidation by foreclosure or other process, on loans made under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370, shall be paid into the commercial fishing revolving loan fund.

(k) Two or more individuals who each satisfy the requirement specified in AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(F) may jointly, whether operating as a corporation, partnership, joint venture, or otherwise, obtain a commercial fishing loan, not to exceed $300,000, for the upgrade of existing tender vessels and gear to improve the quality of Alaska seafood products.

(l) Until a community quota entity has used loans under this subsection to purchase fishing quota shares cumulatively authorizing a total take of 50,000 pounds, a loan or a portion of a loan made to that community quota entity under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(E) may not exceed 95 percent of the appraised value of the collateral used to secure the loan or a portion of the loan. A loan to a community quota entity under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(E) (1) may not exceed a term of 25 years, except for extensions under AS 16.10.310 (a)(4);

(2) may not, alone or in combination with other loans to the community quota entity under AS 16.10.310 (a)(4), exceed $1,000,000 in loans to one community quota entity;

(3) may have terms that allow for a community quota entity to defer interest payments for up to two years; and

(4) is not eligible for refinancing by the department.

(m) In this section, cost of funds means the true interest cost expressed as a rate based on the prime rate plus one percentage point plus an additional percentage determined by the department to represent risk of loss, term of credit facility, the allocable expense of operation, cost of issuance, and loan servicing costs.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.310 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.310
Powers of the department.
Status: reserved

(a) The department may (1) make loans (A) to individual commercial fishermen who have been state residents for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370, who have had an annual crewmember or commercial fishing license under AS 16.05.480 or a permit under AS 16.43 for the year immediately preceding the date of application and any other two of the past five years, and who actively participated in the fishery during those periods (i) for the purchase of entry permits;

(ii) to upgrade existing vessels and gear for the purpose of improving the quality of Alaska seafood products; or

(iii) for propulsion engine or generator engine replacements on existing vessels for the purpose of improving fuel efficiency;

(B) to an individual for the repair, restoration, or upgrading of existing vessels and gear, for the purchase of entry permits and gear, and for the construction and purchase of vessels, if the individual has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370, is not eligible for financing from a state financial institution as defined in AS 06.01.050 , a federally chartered financial institution, or the Commercial Fishing and Agricultural Bank, and (i) because of lack of training or lack of employment opportunities in the area of residence, does not have occupational opportunities available other than commercial fishing; or

(ii) is economically dependent on commercial fishing for a livelihood and for whom commercial fishing has been a traditional way of life in Alaska;

(C) for the purchase of quota shares for fisheries in or off the state by individual commercial fishermen who (i) have been state residents for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370;

(ii) for any two of the past five years, possessed an annual crewmember or commercial fishing license under AS 16.05.480 or a permit under AS 16.43 and actively participated in a fishery for which the license or permit was issued;

(iii) qualify as transferees for quota shares under applicable law; and

(iv) are not eligible for financing from other recognized commercial lending institutions to purchase quota shares;

(D) to an individual commercial fisherman to satisfy past due federal tax obligations, if the fisherman has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for the loan, has filed past and current federal tax returns with the federal government, has executed an agreement with the federal government for repayment of past due federal tax obligations, and either (i) because of lack of training or lack of employment opportunities in the area of residence, does not have occupational opportunities available other than commercial fishing; or

(ii) is economically dependent on commercial fishing for a livelihood and for whom commercial fishing has been a traditional way of life in Alaska;

(E) for the purchase of fishing quota shares by a community quota entity eligible under federal statute or regulation to purchase the fishing quota shares if the community quota entity is not eligible or qualified for financing from other recognized commercial lending institutions to purchase the fishing quota shares;

(F) to an individual for the upgrade of existing tender vessels and gear to improve the quality of Alaska seafood products, if the individual has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of application for a loan under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370;

(2) designate agents and delegate its powers to them as necessary;

(3) adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 16.10.300  16.10.370, including regulations to establish reasonable fees for services provided;

(4) establish amortization plans for repayment of loans, which may include extensions for poor fishing seasons or for adverse market conditions for Alaska products;

(5) enter into agreements with private lending institutions, other state agencies, or agencies of the federal government to carry out the purposes of AS 16.10.300  16.10.370;

(6) enter into agreements with other agencies or organizations to create an outreach program to make loans under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370 in rural areas of the state;

(7) allow an assumption of a loan if (A) the applicant has been a state resident for a continuous period of two years immediately preceding the date of the request for an assumption; and

(B) approval of the assumption would be consistent with the purposes of AS 16.10.300 ; an applicant for a loan assumption may not be disqualified because the applicant does not meet the loan eligibility requirements of (1) of this subsection;

(8) prequalify loan applicants for a limited entry permit loan or a quota shares loan and charge a fee not to exceed $200 for prequalification;

(9) charge and collect the fees established under this subsection;

(10) refinance a debt obligation incurred by a borrower or borrowers under this section if the borrower or borrowers otherwise qualify for a loan under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370;

(11) [See delayed amendment note.] refinance debt obligations, not to exceed $400,000, incurred by a borrower or borrowers for the purchase of a commercial fishing vessel or gear if the borrower or borrowers otherwise qualify for a loan under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370; the department may collect a refinancing loan origination charge as provided by regulation.

(b) [Repealed, § 34 ch 79 SLA 1985.] (c) In determining whether an individual commercial fisherman is reasonably likely to be able to repay a loan made under AS 16.10.300  16.10.370, the commissioner shall consider the individual commercial fisherman's income from commercial fishing and from all other sources.

(d) [Repealed, § 9 ch 62 SLA 1994.] (e) [Repealed, § 4 ch 12 SLA 2000.]
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.790 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.790
Fines.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of AS 12.55.035 (b) and (c), a person convicted of an offense under AS 16.10.760  16.10.780 may be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding the greater of (1) $100,000;

(2) three times the pecuniary gain realized by the person as a result of the offense; or

(3) if the person is convicted under AS 16.10.760 , two times the fair market value of the salmon involved or contemplated in the commission of the offense.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.300 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.300
Delta Junction Bison Range Area.
Status: in_force

The following described areas, excluding valid existing rights, are established as the Delta Junction Bison Range Area: (1) Township 11 South, Range 12 East, Fairbanks Meridian Section 28: S 1/2 SW 1/4, SW 1/4 SE 1/4 and that portion of the NW 1/4 SW 1/4 east of the west bank of Granite Creek excluding A.S.L.S. 78-93, Tract A, Unit 1

Sections 29, 32: that land east of the west bank of Granite Creek

Section 33: all, excluding A.S.L.S. 78-93, Tract A, Unit 1

Section 34: S 1/2 NW 1/4, excluding A.S.L.S. 78-93, Tract A, Unit 1, S 1/2

Section 35: S 1/2, S 1/2 NW 1/4, that portion of the NE 1/4 lying south of the Alaska Highway excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the highway

Section 36: that portion lying south of the Alaska Highway excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the highway;

(2) Township 12 South, Range 11 East, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 13, 2426, 35, 36: all

Sections 1, 11, 12, 14, 22, 23, 27, 34: that land east of the west bank of Granite Creek;

(3) Township 12 South, Range 12 East, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 14, 725, 30, 36: all

Sections 5, 6: that land east of the west bank of Granite Creek;

(4) Township 12 South, Range 13 East, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 5, 6, 9: that portion lying south of the Alaska Highway excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the highway

Section 7: all

Section 8: all, excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the Alaska Highway

Section 10: that portion of the SW 1/4 lying south of the Alaska Highway excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the highway

Section 14: S 1/2 S 1/2 SW 1/4

Section 15: S 1/2, NW 1/4, excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the Alaska Highway

Sections 16-22: all

Section 23: S 1/2, NW 1/4, S 1/2 NE 1/4, S 1/2 N 1/2 NE 1/4

Section 24: SW 1/4, S 1/2 NW 1/4, excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the Alaska Highway, S 1/2 S 1/2 SE 1/4

Sections 25-36: all;

(5) Township 12 South, Range 14 East, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 19, 28-30, 33-35: that portion lying south of the Alaska Highway excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the highway

Sections 31, 32: all;

(6) Township 13 South, Range 13 East, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1-5, 9-15, 23-25, 36: all;

(7) Township 13 South, Range 14 East, Fairbanks Meridian Section 1: that portion lying south of the Alaska Highway excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the highway

Sections 2-36: all;

(8) Township 13 South, Range 15 East, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 5, 6, 8-10, 15: that portion lying south of the Alaska Highway excluding a corridor extending 1320 feet from the centerline of the highway

Sections 7, 16-20, 30: all

Sections 21, 22, 28, 29, 31, 32: that portion lying west of the east bank of the Little Gerstle River;

(9) Township 14 South, Range 14 East, Fairbanks Meridian Section 1: that portion lying west of the east bank of the Little Gerstle River

Sections 2-6: all;

(10) Township 14 South, Range 13 East, Fairbanks Meridian Section 1: all;

(11) Township 14 South, Range 15 East, Fairbanks Meridian Section 6: that portion lying west of the east bank of the Little Gerstle River.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.380 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.380
Commissioner may appoint agents.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may appoint state employees or other persons to take applications, issue licenses, permits, and tags, and collect fees. The commissioner is not liable for defalcation or failure to account for the fees collected by any person so appointed, but the commissioner shall require a bond in an adequate sum, conditioned upon faithfully accounting for all money collected. However, the commissioner may waive the bond requirements of an instrumentality of the United States or its agents and employees when the instrumentality or its agents or employees sell licenses, permits, or tags primarily to persons in the armed forces. Each person, upon appointment by the commissioner, may administer oaths on applications for licenses, permits, and tags.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.032 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.032
Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge.
Status: in_force

(a) The following state-owned land and water is established as the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge: (1) Township 16 North, Range 1 West, Seward Meridian Sections 1  12

Section 13: N1/2

Sections 14  18;

(2) Township 17 North, Range 1 West, Seward Meridian Section 25

Section 26: S1/2, S1/2 N1/2, N1/2 NE1/4, NE1/4 NW1/4

Section 27: S1/2, SE1/4 NE1/4

Section 31: Lot 4, SE1/4, E1/2 SW1/4, SE1/4 NE1/4, S1/2 SW1/4, NE1/4

Section 32: S1/2, S1/2 NE1/4, NE1/4 NE1/4, SE1/4 NW1/4

Sections 33  36;

(3) Township 17 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian Section 19: Lots 3 and 4, E1/2 SW1/4, S1/2 SE1/4

Section 21: N1/2 SE1/4, S1/2 S1/2

Section 22:

excluding NW1/4 NW1/4

excluding N1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4

excluding NE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4

excluding all portions of U.S. Survey No. 9024

Section 25: Lots 1  6, NW1/4, N1/2 NE1/4, N1/2 SW1/4, SW1/4 SW1/4

Section 26: SE1/4 NE1/4, S1/2, excluding all portions of U.S. Survey No. 9024

Section 27: Lot 1, N1/2, N1/2 S1/2, SE1/4 SW1/4, S1/2 SE1/4

Section 28: Lots 1  2, N1/2, SW1/4, N1/2 SE1/4, SW1/4 SE1/4

Section 29: N1/2, N1/2 SW1/4, SE1/4

Section 30: Lots 1  4, E1/2, E1/2 W1/2

Section 31: Lots 1  10, NE1/4 NW1/4, SW1/4 NE1/4, N1/2 NE1/4

Section 32: Lots 3  7, NE1/4, SW1/4 SW1/4, NE1/4 SE1/4

Section 33: Lots 5  9, S1/2 SE1/4, SW1/4 NW1/4, including all state tide and submerged land

Section 34: Lots 1  3, E1/2 NW1/4, SW1/4, E1/2, excluding all portions of U.S. Survey No. 9024

Section 35: Lots 1  5, NW1/4, N1/2 SW1/4, SW1/4 SW1/4, N1/2 NE1/4, SW1/4 NE1/4, NW1/4 SE1/4, excluding all portions of U.S. Survey No. 9024

Section 36: Lots 1  10, SE1/4 SW1/4, S1/2 SE1/4, NE1/4 SE1/4;

(4) Township 17 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian Sections 19  21: Tracts B and D, according to Plat No. 2012-110, Palmer Recording District;

(5) Township 17 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian U.S. Survey No. 1169: Lots 1 and 2, Block 31, within Section 26;

(6) Township 16 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian Sections 4  9

Section 17: N1/2

Section 18: N1/2

(7) Township 16 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian Section 2: That portion lying westerly of Lot 7 and Parcel F of U.S. Survey No. 9023

Section 3: That portion lying westerly of Lot 7, Lot 8, and Parcel F of U.S. Survey No. 9023

Section 10: That portion lying westerly of Lot 4, Lot 5, and Parcel C of U.S. Survey No. 9023

Section 15: That portion northerly of the left bank of the Knik River and lying westerly of Lot 3, Lot 4, and Parcel A of U.S. Survey No. 9023

Section 16: That portion northerly of the left bank of the Knik River;

(8) Township 16 North, Range 2 West, Seward Meridian Section 1: All, excluding South Hayfield Road right-of-way

Section 2: Lot 5

Section 11: Lots 1 and 3  6, N1/2 NE1/4

Section 12: Lots 1  4, N1/2 NW1/4, NE1/4 NE1/4;

(9) Township 17 North, Range 2 West, Seward Meridian Section 36: That portion of the S1/2 S1/2 lying easterly of the South Hayfield Road right-of-way

(b) Selections under 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq. (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act) are recognized as valid prior claims to the land within the area described in (a) of this section. Land specified in (a) of this section may not include land patented to a Native corporation under that Act.

(c) Land selected by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Township 17, North Range 1 East S.M. shall be included in the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge, subject to borough approval. If the borough relinquishes the selection of the land, the selected land becomes part of the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge.

(d) The state may not acquire by eminent domain privately owned land within state-owned land specified in (c) of this section for inclusion in the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge. The Department of Natural Resources may adopt, in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), zoning regulations governing privately owned land within the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge.

(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) of this section, the land described in this subsection is excluded from the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge established under (a) of this section for the establishment of a transportation and utility corridor. Land within the transportation and utility corridor that is determined by the commissioner of transportation and public facilities to be unnecessary for future transportation or utility corridors becomes a part of the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge. The commissioner of transportation and public facilities is directed to provide access to the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge during future development of state highways in the area. The land that is excluded from the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge under this subsection is described as

Township 17 North, Range 1 East, Seward Meridian Section 22: SE1/4 NW1/4, W1/2 NE1/4, SE1/4 NE1/4, S1/2 NE1/4 NE1/4, NW1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4, NE1/4 SW1/4, W1/2 SE1/4

Sections 27 and 34: a corridor 300 feet on each side of the existing highway centerline.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.036 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.036
Susitna Flats State Game Refuge.
Status: in_force

(a) The following state-owned land, including tide and submerged land, and all land, including tide and submerged land, acquired in the future by the state lying within the parcels described in this subsection is established as the Susitna Flats State Game Refuge: (1) Township 13 North, Range 4 West, Seward Meridian Section: 6;

(2) Township 13 North, Range 5 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 1  10;

(3) Township 13 North, Range 6 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 1  18;

(4) Township 13 North, Range 7 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 1  18;

(5) Township 13 North, Range 8 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 1  24;

(6) Township 13 North, Range 9 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 1  36;

(7) Township 13 North, Range 10 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 13, 23  26, 36 (excluding uplands above the toe of the bluff);

(8) Township 14 North, Range 4 West, Seward Meridian Sections: Lots 1  6, SE1/4 NW1/4, W1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4, SE1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4, NE1/4 SW1/4, NW1/4 SE1/4, SE1/4 SE1/4, W1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4, SE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4, S1/2 NE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4 of Section 31;

(9) Township 14 North, Range 5 West, Seward Meridian Sections: W1/2 1, 2  11, W1/2 12, 13  36;

(10) Township 14 North, Ranges 6  9 West, Seward Meridian Sections: All;

(11) Township 14 North, Range 10 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 12  14, 22  27, 34  36;

(12) Township 15 North, Range 5 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 3  10, 15  22, SW1/4 26, 27  35, SW1/4 36;

(13) Township 15 North, Range 6 West, Seward Meridian Sections: All;

(14) Township 15 North, Range 7 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 1  4, E1/2 5, 7  36;

(15) Township 15 North, Range 8 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 1, 2, 8  36;

(16) Township 15 North, Range 9 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 23  28, 32  36;

(17) Township 16 North, Range 5 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 19  22, 27  34;

(18) Township 16 North, Range 6 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 21  28, 31  36;

(19) Township 16 North, Range 7 West, Seward Meridian Sections: 22  27, 34  36.

(b) The Susitna Flats State Game Refuge is established to protect the following: (1) fish and wildlife habitat and populations, particularly waterfowl nesting, feeding, and migration areas; moose calving areas; spring and fall bear feeding areas; salmon spawning and rearing habitats;

(2) public uses of fish and wildlife and their habitat, particularly waterfowl, moose, and bear hunting; viewing; photography; and general public recreation in a high quality environment.

(c) Entry upon the Susitna Flats State Game Refuge for purposes of exploration and development of oil and gas resources shall be permitted when compatible with the purposes specified in (b) of this section; however, all existing leases shall be valid and continue in full force and effect according to their terms.

(d) Land selected by the Matanuska-Susitna Borough within the area described in (a) of this section shall be included in the Susitna Flats State Game Refuge, subject to borough approval. If the borough relinquishes the selection of the land, the selected land becomes part of the Susitna Flats State Game Refuge.

(e) The state may not acquire by eminent domain privately owned land within state-owned land specified in (a) of this section for inclusion in the Susitna Flats State Game Refuge. The Department of Natural Resources may adopt, in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), zoning regulations governing privately owned land within the Susitna Flats State Game Refuge, only to the extent that these regulations may insure compatibility with the intended use of the refuge.

(f) Egress and ingress to and from private property within the parcels described in (a) of this section shall be allowed through access corridors established through agreement between the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Game, and the private property owners involved. The establishment of a refuge under this section does not impair or alter existing rights of access to set net site leases.

(g) The establishment of a refuge under this section does not impair or alter existing rights of a municipality to state land selected under former AS 29.18.190  29.18.200.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.871 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.871
Protection of fish and game.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall, in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), specify the various rivers, lakes, and streams or parts of them that are important for the spawning, rearing, or migration of anadromous fish.

(b) If a person or governmental agency desires to construct a hydraulic project, or use, divert, obstruct, pollute, or change the natural flow or bed of a specified river, lake, or stream, or to use wheeled, tracked, or excavating equipment or log-dragging equipment in the bed of a specified river, lake, or stream, the person or governmental agency shall notify the commissioner of this intention before the beginning of the construction or use.

(c) The commissioner shall acknowledge receiving the notice by return first class mail. If the commissioner determines that the following information is required, the letter of acknowledgement shall require the person or governmental agency to submit to the commissioner: (1) full plans and specifications of the proposed construction or work;

(2) complete plans and specifications for the proper protection of fish and game in connection with the construction or work, or in connection with the use; and

(3) the approximate date the construction, work, or use will begin.

(d) The commissioner shall approve the proposed construction, work, or use in writing unless the commissioner finds the plans and specifications insufficient for the proper protection of fish and game. Upon a finding that the plans and specifications are insufficient for the proper protection of fish and game, the commissioner shall notify the person or governmental agency that submitted the plans and specifications of that finding by first class mail. The person or governmental agency may, within 90 days of receiving the notice, initiate a hearing under AS 44.62.370 . The hearing is subject to AS 44.62.330  44.62.630.
Alaska Stat. § 16.35.200 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.35 / Section 16.35.200
Use of poison to kill predatory animals.
Status: in_force

A department, other state agency, or person may not use poison to kill predatory animals without first obtaining the written consent of the appropriate board.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.210 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.210
Unlawful sale or offer prohibited.
Status: in_force

A person may not possess, purchase, offer to purchase, sell, or offer to sell in the state migratory fish or migratory shellfish taken on the high seas knowing that they were taken in violation of a regulation adopted by the Board of Fisheries governing the taking of migratory fish or migratory shellfish in certain areas designated by the Board of Fisheries or the commissioner.
Alaska Stat. § 16.52.030 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.52 / Section 16.52.030
Fishery Industrial Technology Policy Council.
Status: in_force

(a) A Fishery Industrial Technology Policy Council is established to provide program and planning guidance to the center. The policy council shall be composed of members of the state's fishing and processing industry.

(b) The policy council consists of seven members appointed by the president of the University of Alaska, including (1) two members appointed from the seafood processing industry; the members appointed under this paragraph shall be owners or employees of firms that are in operation in the state and, insofar as possible, shall represent diverse processing operations;

(2) two members who are commercial fishermen; the members appointed under this paragraph shall be actively engaged in commercial fishing in the state and, insofar as possible, shall represent fishing for diverse fisheries resources;

(3) three public members.

(c) A member of the policy council serves a term of two years.

(d) At least five members of the policy council shall be residents of the state.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.935 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.935
Restrictions on cooperation with federal government.
Status: in_force

(a) In recognition of the fact that the state has not assented to federal control of fish and game in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve or the navigable waters within or adjoining the park and preserve, that the power to control the management of fish and game within the boundaries of the state is an incident of state sovereignty, and that the federal government cannot commandeer the lawmaking processes of the states to compel the state to enact and enforce a federal regulatory program, an agency, employee, or agent of the state may not expend funds to adopt or enforce the implementation of the federal regulatory program or a part of the program for control of fish and game in the park and preserve or the navigable waters within or adjoining the park and preserve that is in conflict with a state statute or regulation regarding management of fish or game within the park or preserve. This subsection does not prohibit an agency, employee, or agent of the state from (1) taking action necessary to protect life or property;

(2) commenting on proposed federal statutes or regulations;

(3) collecting data relating to claims of economic harm arising from the closure of the park and preserve to commercial fishing; or

(4) participating in or cooperating with a federal program established under 16 U.S.C. 703  712 (Migratory Bird Treaty Act); 16 U.S.C. 773  773k (Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982); 16 U.S.C. 1361  1421h (Marine Mammal Protection Act); 16 U.S.C. 1531  1544 (Endangered Species Act); 16 U.S.C. 1801  1883 (Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act); 16 U.S.C. 3631  3644 (Pacific Salmon Treaty Act of 1985).

(b) Nothing in this title authorizes the department or a board to enter into an agreement with a department or agency of the federal government that cedes state authority for the management of fish or game in the state to the federal government. In this subsection, management means the regulation of the method, manner, means, time, or place of taking of fish or game or the regulation of the amount of fish or game that may be taken.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.080 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.080
Limitation of power.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter authorizes the department or a board to change the amount of fees or licenses.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.260 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.260
Advisory committees.
Status: in_force

The Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game may adopt regulations they consider advisable in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) establishing, at places in the state designated by the individual boards, advisory committees to be composed of persons well informed on the fish or game resources of the locality. The boards shall set the number and terms of each of the members of the advisory committees, shall delegate one member of each committee as chairman, and shall give the chairman authority to hold public hearings on fish or game matters. Recommendations from the advisory committees shall be forwarded to the appropriate board for their consideration but if the Board of Fisheries or the Board of Game chooses not to follow the recommendations of the local advisory committee the appropriate board shall inform the appropriate advisory committee of this action and state the reasons for not following the recommendations. The commissioner shall delegate authority to advisory committees for emergency closures during established seasons. The commissioner is empowered to set aside and make null and void only opening of seasons set by the advisory committees under this section. The appropriate board shall adopt the necessary regulations governing these closures.
Alaska Stat. § 16.40.020 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.40 / Section 16.40.020
Sale of meat.
Status: in_force

The sale of buffalo or musk oxen meat resulting from the slaughter of animals obtained under AS 16.40.010 , or their offspring is authorized.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.935 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.935
Disposal of property acquired after default.
Status: in_force

The department shall dispose of property acquired through default of a loan made under AS 16.10.890  16.10.945. Disposal must be made in a manner that serves the best interest of the state and may include the amortization of payments over a period of years.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.340 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.340
License, permit, and tag fees; surcharge; miscellaneous permits to take fish and game.
Status: reserved

(a) Fees for licenses, permits, and tags are as follows: (1) Resident sport fishing license ..... $ 20 However, the fee is 50 cents for a resident who is blind.

(2) Resident hunting license ..... 35

(3) Resident hunting and trapping license ..... 55

(4) Resident trapping license ..... 25

(5) Resident hunting and sport fishing license ..... 50

(6) Resident hunting, trapping, and sport fishing license ..... 75; (A) however, the fee is $5 for an applicant who has an annual family or household income equal to or less than the most recent poverty guidelines for the state set by the United States Department of Health and Human Services for the year preceding application;

(B) a person paying $5 for a resident hunting, trapping, and sport fishing license must provide proof of eligibility under this paragraph when requested by the department.

(7) Nonresident sport fishing license  valid for the period inscribed on the license (A) For 14-day license ..... 75

(B) For seven-day license ..... 45

(C) For three-day license ..... 30

(D) For one-day license ..... 15

(8) Nonresident annual sport fishing license ..... 100

(9) Nonresident hunting license ..... 130

(10) [Repealed, § 10 ch 74 SLA 1997.]

(11) Nonresident hunting and trapping license ..... 375

(12) Fur dealers (A) Resident fur dealer biennial license ..... 150

(B) Nonresident fur dealer biennial license ..... 500

(13) Taxidermists (A) Resident taxidermy biennial license ..... 200

(B) Nonresident taxidermy biennial license ..... 500

(14) Aquatic farming triennial license ..... 400

(15) Nonresident big game tagsA nonresident may not take a big game animal without previously purchasing a numbered, nontransferable, appropriate tag, issued under this paragraph. The tag must be affixed to the animal before leaving the kill site and must remain affixed until the animal is prepared for storage, consumed, or exported. A tag issued but not used for an animal may be used to satisfy the tagging requirement for an animal of any other species for which the tag fee is of equal or less value. (A) Bear, black, each ..... 450

(B) Bear, brown or grizzly, each ..... 1,000

(C) Bison, each ..... 900

(D) Caribou, each ..... 650

(E) Deer, each ..... 300

(F) Elk, each ..... 600

(G) Goat, each ..... 600

(H) Moose, each ..... 800

(I) Sheep, each ..... 850

(J) Wolf, each ..... 60 A nonresident is not required to have a nonresident wolf tag to take a wolf in a game management unit if the Board of Game has adopted an intensive management program under AS 16.05.255 (e) for all or a portion of the game management unit.

(K) Wolverine, each ..... 350

(L) Musk oxen, each ..... 2,200

(16) Resident big game tags (A) Bear, brown or grizzly, each ..... 25 The Board of Game may, by regulation effective for not more than one year, eliminate the resident brown or grizzly bear tag and fee for all or a portion of a game management unit.

(B) Musk oxen, each ..... 500 However, the Board of Game may by regulation reduce or eliminate the resident big game tag and fee for musk oxen for all or a portion of a game management unit.

(17) Waterfowl conservation tag ..... 10 (A) A person may not engage in waterfowl hunting without having the current year's waterfowl tag in the person's actual possession, unless that person (i) qualifies for a $5 license fee under (6) of this subsection;

(ii) is a resident under 18 years of age;

(iii) is 60 years of age or older and is a resident;

(iv) has an identification card issued under AS 16.05.400 (b).

(B) The Board of Game shall by regulation exempt the requirement of a waterfowl conservation tag for waterfowl hunting in areas of the state not likely to benefit from programs described in AS 16.05.130 (b)(2)  (4).

(18) Game farming (A) Game mammal or game reptile farming biennial license ..... 250

(B) Game bird farming biennial license ..... 50

(19) Nonresident small game hunting license ..... 30

(20) Nonresident alien hunting license ..... 600 A nonresident alien may not take a big game animal without previously purchasing a numbered, nontransferable, appropriate tag, issued under (21) of this subsection. The tag must be affixed to the animal before leaving the kill site and must remain affixed until the animal is prepared for storage, consumed, or exported. A tag issued but not used for an animal may be used to satisfy the tagging requirement for an animal of any other species for which the tag fee is of equal or less value.

(21) Nonresident alien big game tags (A) Bear, black, each ..... 600

(B) Bear, brown or grizzly, each ..... 1,300

(C) Bison, each ..... 1,300

(D) Caribou, each ..... 850

(E) Deer, each ..... 400

(F) Elk, each ..... 800

(G) Goat, each ..... 800

(H) Moose, each ..... 1,000

(I) Musk oxen, each ..... 3,000

(J) Sheep, each ..... 1,100

(K) Wolf, each ..... 100 A nonresident alien is not required to have a nonresident alien wolf tag to take a wolf in a game management unit if the Board of Game has adopted an intensive management program under AS 16.05.255 (e) for all or a portion of the game management unit.

(L) Wolverine, each ..... 500

(22) Chitina dip net fishing permit ..... 15 The members of the family of a person who has obtained a Chitina dip net fishing permit are not required to have a Chitina dip net fishing permit while they are engaged in dip net fishing at Chitina if they are engaged in fishing in the presence of the person and the person has the Chitina dip net fishing permit in the person's physical possession. In this paragraph, family means persons who are related by blood, marriage, or adoption and who live in the same household on a permanent basis.

(23) Resident anadromous king salmon tag ..... 10 A resident may not engage in sport fishing for anadromous king salmon without having the current year's anadromous king salmon tag in the resident's actual possession, unless that person (A) qualifies for a 50 cent license fee under (1) of this subsection;

(B) is under 18 years of age;

(C) is 60 years of age or older and has been a resident of the state for at least one year;

(D) has an identification card issued under AS 16.05.400 (b); or

(E) qualifies for a $5 license fee under (6) of this subsection.

(24) Nonresident anadromous king salmon tag  valid for the period inscribed on the tag (A) for a one-day tag ..... 15

(B) for a three-day tag ..... 30

(C) for a seven-day tag ..... 45

(D) for a 14-day tag ..... 75

(E) for an annual tag ..... 100 A nonresident may not engage in sport fishing for anadromous king salmon without having a valid anadromous king salmon tag in the person's actual possession, unless that person is under 16 years of age. Members of the military service on active duty who are permanently stationed in the state, and their dependents, who do not qualify as residents under AS 16.05.415 , may obtain an annual nonresident military anadromous king salmon tag for $30.

(25) Nuisance wild animal control license ..... 100

(26) [Repealed, § 8, ch. 70, SLA 2004.] (27) [Repealed, § 5 ch 30 SLA 2016.] (b) The commissioner may issue without cost a permit to collect fish and game, including fur animals, subject to limitations and provisions that are appropriate, for a scientific, propagative, or educational purpose. The commissioner also may issue without cost a permit for the noncommercial control of nuisance wild birds or nuisance wild small mammals. The commissioner also may issue a permit for the collection of bivalve spat for use in connection with an aquatic farm. In addition, the commissioner shall issue a permit for the collecting of wild fur animals for improving the genetic stock of fur farm animals. Permits issued under this subsection shall be in accordance with current sustained yield management practices for the species of wild game for which the permit is requested. The annual permit fee for an Alaska resident to collect wild fur animals for fur farming purposes is the same as the fee for resident trappers.

(c) The commissioner may issue a duplicate license or a duplicate tag as a replacement for a license or tag issued under (a) of this section. A fee of $5 shall be charged for each duplicate license or tag; however, a fee of $2 shall be charged for each duplicate of reduced fee license issued to an indigent or low income person under (a)(6) of this section. The duplicate license or tag may not be issued unless the commissioner or a delegate is satisfied that the original has been lost or destroyed.

(d) Members of the military service or the United States Coast Guard on active duty who are permanently stationed in the state, and their dependents, who do not qualify as residents under AS 16.05.415 , may obtain special nonresident military hunting and sport fishing licenses at the rates for resident hunting and sport fishing licenses. A person who obtains a special nonresident military hunting license under this subsection is exempt from the requirements of (a)(15) of this section, but may not take a big game animal for which a tag is required under (a)(16) of this section or a mountain goat or sheep without previously purchasing a numbered, nontransferable appropriate tag, issued at the resident rate, under (a)(16) of this section. A person who obtains a special nonresident military hunting license under this subsection may obtain a numbered, nontransferable tag for mountain goat or sheep at no cost.

(e) [Repealed, § 27 ch 71 SLA 1986.] (f) [Repealed, § 4 ch 81 SLA 1992.] (g) A hunting, trapping, or fishing license, tag, or permit for which a fee is authorized under this section or for which the fee is waived or modified under AS 16.05.330  16.05.430 may be issued only to a natural person.

(h) Subject to regulations adopted by the Board of Game, a person who holds a nuisance wild animal control license may engage in the control of nuisance wild birds and nuisance wild small mammals for compensation.

(i) If the commissioner determines that residents of the state are entitled to obtain licenses for sport fishing, including sport fishing for anadromous king salmon, in Yukon, Canada, for the same fees that are charged to residents of Yukon for comparable sport fishing licenses, the commissioner may adopt regulations authorizing residents of Yukon to receive (1) nonresident annual sport fishing licenses for the fees charged to residents under (a) of this section for a resident sport fishing license; and

(2) nonresident anadromous king salmon annual tags for the fee charged to residents under (a) of this section for a resident anadromous king salmon tag.

(j) [Repealed, § 34 ch 18 SLA 2016.] (k) In addition to the fees for a hunting license set out in (a) and (d) of this section, each person who purchases a hunting license shall pay an intensive management surcharge as set out in this subsection for the purpose of providing funding for the intensive management of the state's game populations under AS 16.05.255 (e). A person who is eligible for a $5 resident hunting, trapping, and sport fishing license under (a)(6) of this section or a free license under AS 16.05.341 is exempt from payment of the surcharge imposed under this subsection. The amount of the surcharge attached to each hunting license must be clearly disclosed on the license. Except as otherwise provided by this subsection, the intensive management surcharge for each (1) resident hunting license available under this section is $10; and

(2) nonresident hunting license available under this section is $30.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.380 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.380
Regional associations.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall assist in and encourage the formation of qualified regional associations for the purpose of enhancing salmon production. A regional association is qualified if the commissioner determines that it (1) is comprised of associations representative of commercial fishermen in the region;

(2) includes representatives of other user groups interested in fisheries within the region who wish to belong; and

(3) possesses a board of directors that includes no less than one representative of each user group that belongs to the association.

(b) A qualified regional association, when it becomes a nonprofit corporation under AS 10.20 , is established as a service area in the unorganized borough under AS 29.03.020 for the purpose of providing salmon enhancement services.

(c) In this section user group includes, but is not limited to, sport fishermen, processors, commercial fishermen, subsistence fishermen, and representatives of local communities.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.590 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.590
Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area established.
Status: in_force

(a) The following described area is established as the Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area: (1) Township 4 South, Range 10 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(2) Township 5 South, Range 10 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(3) Township 5 South, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(4) Township 5 South, Range 12 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(5) Township 6 South, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(6) Township 6 South, Range 12 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(7) Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(8) Township 6 South, Range 14 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(9) Township 7 South, Range 11 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(10) Township 7 South, Range 12 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(11) Township 7 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(12) Township 7 South, Range 14 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(13) Township 8 South, Range 12 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(14) Township 8 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(15) Township 8 South, Range 14 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(16) Township 9 South, Range 14 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters);

(17) Township 9 South, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters east of a line from Anchor Point to Point Pogibshi);

(18) Township 5 South, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian (including all tide and submerged land and waters east of a line from Anchor Point to Point Pogibshi);

(19) Township 6 South, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian (including all tide and submerged land and waters east of a line from Anchor Point to Point Pogibshi);

(20) Township 7 South, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian (including all tide and submerged land and waters east of a line from Anchor Point to Point Pogibshi);

(21) Township 8 South, Range 15 West, Seward Meridian (including all tide and submerged land and waters east of a line from Anchor Point to Point Pogibshi);

(22) Township 9 South, Range 12 West, Seward Meridian (only tide and submerged land and waters).

(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the land described in this subsection is excluded from the Kachemak Bay Critical Habitat Area established under (a) of this section. The land that is excluded is described as (1) Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian Section 35 (those portions of the tidelands and submerged lands lying northerly of the Homer Spit, including any portion of the Homer Small Boat Basin, within the SE1/4 of the protracted section; and any portion within The Fishin' Hole subdivision, Plat 92-39 Homer Recording District)

Section 36 (those portions of the tidelands and submerged lands, including any portion of the Homer Small Boat Basin within the S1/2 of the protracted section);

(2) Township 7 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian Section 1 (those portions of the tidelands and submerged lands lying northerly or easterly of the Homer Spit, including any portion of the Homer Small Boat Basin, within the N1/2N1/2 and N1/2S1/2N1/2 of the protracted section)

Section 2 (those portions of the tidelands and submerged lands lying in the Homer Small Boat Basin within the NE1/4NE1/4NE1/4 of the protracted section).
Alaska Stat. § 16.45.020 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.45 / Section 16.45.020
The compact.
Status: in_force

The form and contents of the compact must be substantially as provided in this section, and the effect of its provisions shall be interpreted and administered in conformity with the provisions of this section:
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.890 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.890
Declaration of policy.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the state, under AS 16.10.890  16.10.945, to promote mariculture and the enhancement of the state's shellfish fisheries by means of long-term, low-interest loans.
Alaska Stat. § 16.55.010 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.55 / Section 16.55.010
Duties of department.
Status: in_force

The Department of Fish and Game shall (1) assist in developing and coordinating activities involving private organizations relating to shooting and firearms;

(2) develop a hunting safety program for the people of the state;

(3) establish a program to assist in the planning, construction, and operation of public shooting ranges.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.780 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.780
Assisting a vessel in high seas interception of salmon.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits the offense of assisting a vessel in high seas interception of salmon if, knowing that a vessel is in possession of salmon obtained by high seas interception or that the owner or operator of the vessel intends to engage in the imminent interception of salmon, the person (1) moves persons, cargo, or other property to or from the vessel;

(2) services or repairs the vessel or its equipment;

(3) provides the vessel with power, supplies, equipment, or fuel;

(4) provides the vessel with information, other than weather reports, capable of aiding the high seas interception of salmon or frustrating or avoiding detection, including communicating the movements, intentions, or activities of state or federal law enforcement officials or other fishing vessels; or

(5) is in charge of a docking facility, harbor, or anchorage, and permits the vessel to dock or anchor, or to remain docked or anchored.

(b) It is an affirmative defense, as defined in AS 11.81.900 (b), to a violation of this section, if the person honestly and reasonably believed that the assistance provided to the vessel was necessary for humanitarian or environmental purposes or to prevent a significant loss of property. An affirmative defense under this section may not be raised, unless the person provided immediate notice, by the quickest available means, to the United States Coast Guard or the Department of Public Safety indicating the type of assistance being provided and the circumstances requiring the assistance.

(c) In this section, (1) environmental purpose means the intent to prevent or minimize adverse ecological effects to water quality;

(2) humanitarian purpose means the intent to provide medical services for a sick or injured person, or to prevent the loss of human life;

(3) owner or operator of the vessel means a person who (A) has an ownership interest in the vessel;

(B) has authority to control or direct the vessel's activities; or

(C) physically operates a vessel or its equipment.

(d) Assisting a vessel in high seas interception of salmon is a class A misdemeanor.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.630 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.630
Homer Airport Critical Habitat Area established.
Status: reserved

(a) The following described area is established as the Homer Airport Critical Habitat Area: (1) Tract A:

Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian

Section 21: that portion of the S1/2NE1/4NW1/4 upland of the ordinary high water line of Beluga Lake, comprising 9.3 acres, more or less;

(2) Tract B:

Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian

Section 21: that portion of the NE1/4 upland of the ordinary high water line of Beluga Lake that is encompassed by a boundary beginning at the section corner common to Sections 15, 16, 21, and 22, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian; thence proceeding South 00 degrees 01 minute 00 seconds East along the section line common to Sections 21 and 22, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, to the point of intersection with a line located 1,520 feet South of and parallel to the northern section line of Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian; thence along the line located 1,520 feet South of and parallel to the northern section line of Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, to the point of intersection with the ordinary high water line of Beluga Lake; thence in a northwesterly direction along the meanders of the ordinary high water line of Beluga Lake to the point of intersection with the West boundary line of NE1/4, Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, being common to the center quarter line of Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian; thence North 00 degrees 01 minute 00 seconds West along the West boundary line of NE1/4, Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, to the point of intersection with the section line common to Sections 16 and 21, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian; thence East along the section line common to Sections 16 and 21, Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian, to the point of beginning; comprising 70.4 acres, more or less;

(3) Tract C:

Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian

Section 15: S1/2SW1/4, comprising 80 acres, more or less;

(4) Tract D:

Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian

Section 22: that portion of the NW1/4 northwesterly of a line parallel to, northwesterly of, and 750 feet perpendicular from the monumented runway centerline of the Homer Airport, comprising 60 acres, more or less;

(5) Tract E, comprising 74 acres, more or less:

Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Seward Meridian

Section 15: those portions of SW1/4SE1/4 and E1/2SE1/4 northwesterly of a line parallel to, northwesterly of, and 750 feet perpendicular from the monumented runway centerline of the Homer Airport;

Section 22: that portion of the NW1/4NE1/4 northwesterly of a line parallel to, northwesterly of, and 750 feet perpendicular from the monumented runway centerline of the Homer Airport.

(b) Notwithstanding AS 16.20.500  16.20.530, the land in Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Section 21 described in (a) of this section is subject to the following: (1) the right of unobstructed passage by aircraft over the land;

(2) the right of aircraft to use the airspace above the land without restrictions on noise, dust, or fumes, other than those imposed under federal and state laws governing air and water quality;

(3) the authority of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to (A) prohibit the construction of obstructions and permanent structures on the land;

(B) clear the land and keep the land clear, including removal of trees, brush, soil, berms, hills, irregularities in the topography, stockpiles, rocks, buildings, structures, and other obstructions;

(C) prohibit or remove an activity, installation, or object on the land that (i) creates electrical interference with radio communication or navigational instruments of aircraft or the Homer Airport;

(ii) may enhance bird habitat on or in the vicinity of the Homer Airport;

(iii) hinders the ability of pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights;

(iv) results in glare in the eyes of pilots using the Homer Airport;

(v) impairs visibility in the vicinity of the Homer Airport; or

(vi) endangers the landing, departure, or maneuvering of aircraft at the Homer Airport;

(D) prohibit development on the land for any purpose, other than public access across the land;

(E) require (i) approval of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for the design and construction of access across the land;

(ii) relocation of access across the land as necessary to satisfy applicable standards of airport design, safety, and security;

(F) install navigational aids on the land; and

(G) enter upon the land for the purpose of enforcing or implementing this subsection.

(c) Notwithstanding AS 16.20.500  16.20.530, the land in Township 6 South, Range 13 West, Sections 15 and 22 described in (a) of this section is subject to the following: (1) the right of unobstructed passage by aircraft over the land;

(2) the right of aircraft to use the airspace above the land without restrictions on noise, dust, or fumes, other than those imposed under federal and state laws governing air and water quality;

(3) the authority of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to (A) prohibit the construction of obstructions and permanent structures extending above the imaginary surface of the Homer Airport as determined under regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration;

(B) clear the land and keep the land clear of obstructions extending above the imaginary surface of the Homer Airport as determined under regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration, including removal of trees, brush, soil, berms, hills, irregularities in the topography, stockpiles, rocks, buildings, structures, and other obstructions;

(C) prohibit or remove an activity, installation, or object that (i) creates electrical interference with radio communication or navigational instruments of aircraft or the Homer Airport;

(ii) may enhance bird habitat on or in the vicinity of the Homer Airport;

(iii) hinders the ability of pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights;

(iv) results in glare in the eyes of pilots using the Homer Airport;

(v) impairs visibility in the vicinity of the Homer Airport; or

(vi) endangers the landing, departure, or maneuvering of aircraft at the Homer Airport;

(D) enter upon the land for the purpose of enforcing or implementing this subsection.

(d) The Department of Fish and Game shall cooperate with the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in implementing (b) and (c) of this section.

(e) Neither the Department of Fish and Game nor another person may create, develop, or enhance bird habitat within the Homer Airport Critical Habitat Area.

(f) The state land described in (a) of this section may not be transferred to municipal or private ownership or to another state agency unless covenants or easements in the land, containing provisions substantially similar to (b) and (c) of this section, are reserved to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for the benefit of the Homer Airport.

(g) The Department of Fish and Game shall establish and appoint an advisory committee to work with the department and advise on the management of the Homer Airport Critical Habitat Area. If the department develops a management plan for the critical habitat area, the department shall consult with the advisory committee, and the plan must allow guaranteed access to and continued public fishing, hunting, and trapping activities and opportunities in the area. Among appointments to the advisory committee, the department shall include (1) industry and commercial users and hunters, trappers, fishermen, and recreational users recommended by the City of Homer;

(2) an official representing the City of Homer; and

(3) a representative of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.930 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.930
Exempted activities.
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter does not prevent the collection or exportation of fish and game, a part of fish or game or a nest or egg of a bird for scientific or educational purposes, or for propagation or exhibition purposes under a permit that the department may issue and prescribe the terms thereof.

(b) This chapter does not prohibit a person from taking fish or game during the closed season, in case of dire emergency, as defined by regulation adopted by the appropriate board.

(c) AS 16.05.920 and 16.05.921 do not prohibit rearing and sale of fish from private ponds, the raising of wild animals in captivity for food, or the raising of game birds for the purpose of recreational hunting on game hunting preserves, under regulations adopted by the appropriate board. In this subsection, animals includes all animal life, including insects and bugs.

(d) Nondomestic animals of any species may not be transferred or transported from the state under (a) of this section unless approved by the Board of Game in regular or special meeting. Animals transferred or transported under (a) of this section shall be animals that are certified by the department to be surplus and unnecessary to the sustained yield management of the resource. Each application for a permit under (a) of this section shall be accompanied by a statement prepared by the department examining the probable environmental impact of the action.

(e) This chapter does not prevent the traditional barter of fish and game taken by subsistence hunting or fishing, except that the commissioner may prohibit the barter of subsistence-taken fish and game by regulation, emergency or otherwise, if a determination on the record is made that the barter is resulting in a waste of the resource, damage to fish stocks or game populations, or circumvention of fish or game management programs.

(f) A permit may not be required for possessing, importing, or exporting mink and fox for fur farming purposes.

(g) AS 16.05.330  16.05.723 do not apply to an activity authorized by a permit issued under AS 16.40.100 or 16.40.120, or to a person or vessel employed in an activity authorized by a permit issued under AS 16.40.100 or 16.40.120.
Alaska Stat. § 16.40.100 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.40 / Section 16.40.100
Aquatic farm and hatchery permits.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not, without a permit from the commissioner, construct or operate (1) an aquatic farm; or

(2) a hatchery for the purpose of supplying aquatic plants or shellfish to an aquatic farm.

(b) A permit issued under this section authorizes the permittee, subject to the conditions of AS 16.40.100  16.40.199 and AS 17.20 , to (1) acquire, purchase, offer to purchase, transfer, possess, sell, and offer to sell stock and aquatic farm products that are used or reared at the hatchery or aquatic farm; and

(2) except as provided in (f) of this section, harvest and, without further cultivation, sell an insignificant population that may be present at the aquatic farm site of a wild stock of a shellfish species intended to be cultured at the site.

(c) The commissioner may attach conditions to a permit issued under this section that are necessary to protect natural fish and wildlife resources.

(d) Notwithstanding other provisions of law, the commissioner may not issue a permit under this section for the farming of, or hatchery operations involving, Atlantic salmon.

(e) Upon the expiration or termination of a permit issued under this section, a person who holds a permit for an aquatic farming site where wild stocks of shellfish indigenous to the site are cultured shall, as a condition of the permit, restore the wild stock of shellfish, as consistent with sustained yield management of the wild stock, to the population level that existed on the site when the permit for the site was initially issued by the commissioner. A permit holder is not required to restore that portion of the wild stock of shellfish that was removed from an aquatic farming site by a common property fishery conducted after the issuance of the permit for the aquatic farming site.

(f) If the wild stock of a shellfish species to be cultured at an aquatic farm site exceeds the amount determined by the department to be an insignificant population and if the commissioner determines in writing that removal from the site of that portion of the stock that exceeds an insignificant population would benefit the public and that removal of the stock by a person other than the permittee would unreasonably interfere with the operation of the aquatic farm, the commissioner may authorize the permittee to remove and sell the excess amount of the wild stock from the site, if the permittee pays reasonable compensation, as defined by the department, to the department for the harvest and sale of the excess wild stock. The department shall deposit the money received under this subsection into the general fund. The legislature may appropriate the money received under this section to the department for shellfish management and enhancement.

(g) The commissioner may not use the absence of wild geoduck stock within a management area described in AS 16.40.145 as the reason for denial of an aquatic farm permit under this section. If, under this section, the commissioner issues a permit for an aquatic farm to culture geoducks in a management area that does not have wild geoduck stocks when the permit is issued, the permit may not allow operations for that purpose in the intertidal habitat or environment.
Alaska Stat. § 16.51.130 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.51 / Section 16.51.130
Termination of the seafood marketing assessment.
Status: in_force

(a) A seafood marketing assessment levied under AS 16.51.120 (b), (c), (d), (e), (h), or (i) shall be terminated by the commissioner of revenue if an election is held under AS 16.51.140 in which the termination is approved by eligible processors who together produce at least 51 percent of the total value of seafood products produced in Alaska during the calendar year.

(b) An election under (a) of this section shall be held if (1) the proposed election for the termination of the assessment is approved by a majority of the whole membership of the board at a regularly scheduled meeting; or

(2) a petition is presented to the director of elections requesting termination of the assessment by eligible processors who together produce at least 25 percent of the total value of seafood products produced in Alaska during the calendar year.

(c) The institute shall provide notice of an election in accordance with AS 16.51.140 within 60 days after receiving notice from the director of elections that a valid petition under (b)(2) of this section has been received.

(d) The seafood marketing assessment is terminated on the effective date stated on the ballot.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.200 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.200
Power to administer oaths.
Status: in_force

Each peace officer designated in AS 16.05.150 may administer to or take from any person, an oath, affirmation, or affidavit when it is for use in a prosecution or proceeding under or in the enforcement of this chapter.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.305 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.305
Clerical assistance for boards.
Status: in_force

The Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game are authorized to hire and set the compensation for one clerical assistant for each board.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.150 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.150
Stan Price State Wildlife Sanctuary.
Status: in_force

(a) The state-owned tide and submerged land and water within the following described parcels is established as a state wildlife sanctuary to be known as the Stan Price State Wildlife Sanctuary:

Township 46 South, Range 69 East, Copper River Meridian Section 5: W1/2, W1/2E1/2

Section 6: SE1/4SE1/4

Section 7: NE1/4NE1/4

Section 8: NW1/4, W1/2NE1/4, N1/2SW1/4.

(b) The Stan Price State Wildlife Sanctuary is established to provide permanent protection for brown bears, other fish and wildlife populations, and their habitats in the area so that these resources may be preserved for scientific, aesthetic, and educational purposes.

(c) A board may adopt regulations governing access, entry, development, construction, and each other use and activity affecting the natural habitat and the fish and wildlife within the Stan Price State Wildlife Sanctuary.

(d) Consistent with (b) of this section, the commissioner shall manage the Stan Price State Wildlife Sanctuary compatibly with the United States Forest Service's management of the adjacent upland. The commissioner may enter into a cooperative management agreement with a federal agency, a municipality, another state agency, or a private landowner to achieve the purposes of this section.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.290 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.290
Compensation of board members.
Status: in_force

Each member of a board is entitled to compensation at a rate equal to Step A, Range 20, of the salary schedule in AS 39.27.011 (a) for Juneau, Alaska, for each day going to and from and for each day in actual attendance at board meetings. For other meetings or conferences authorized by a board a member shall receive compensation at a rate equal to one-half of Step A, Range 20, of the salary schedule in AS 39.27.011 (a) for Juneau, Alaska, for each day going to and from and for each day in actual attendance. Each member of a board is also entitled to travel expenses and per diem authorized for boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180 .
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.520 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.520
Number plate.
Status: in_force

(a) The vessel license includes a permanent number plate. The number plate shall be accompanied by a tab affixed to the number plate designating the year to be fished. A number plate is not transferable, and the number plate shall be considered a permanent fixture upon the vessel upon which the number plate is originally placed. The number plate shall be securely fastened well forward on the port side in plain sight. On a vessel with a superstructure, the number plate shall be fastened on the port side of the superstructure. A number plate remains the property of the state. The Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission may establish by regulation a reasonable fee for the initial issuance of a permanent number plate. If a permanent number plate is accidentally defaced, mutilated, destroyed, or lost, the person owning or operating the vessel shall immediately apply for and may obtain a duplicate upon furnishing the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission with the pertinent facts and a payment of a reasonable fee established by the commission by regulation that is not less than $2.

(b) If a vessel carrying a number plate is lost, destroyed, or sold, the owner shall immediately report the loss, destruction, or sale to the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.160 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.160
Fees.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as specifically provided in this section, the commission shall establish annual fees for the issuance and annual renewal of entry permits or interim-use permits.

(b) The commission may charge interest at a rate not to exceed the legal rate of interest established in AS 45.45.010 on fees more than 60 days overdue.

(c) The annual base fee for issuance or renewal of an entry permit or an interim-use permit may not be less than $30 or more than $3,000. The annual base fee must reasonably reflect the different rates of economic return for different fisheries. In addition to the annual base fee established by the commission under this subsection, a nonresident shall pay an annual nonresident surcharge for the issuance or renewal of one or more entry permits or interim-use permits. The commission shall establish the annual nonresident surcharge by regulation at an amount that is as close as is practicable to the maximum allowed by law.

(d) The holder of a permit whose household income, assets, and financial resources fall within the eligibility standards for the food stamp program under 7 U.S.C. 2011  2025, as amended, is subject to an annual base fee for the issuance or renewal of an entry permit or an interim-use permit that is equal to 50 percent of the annual base fee that the permit holder would otherwise pay under (c) of this section. In addition to the reduced annual base fee under this subsection, a nonresident who qualifies for a reduced fee under this subsection shall pay the annual nonresident surcharge established under (c) of this section.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.280 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.280
Price disputes between fishermen and fish processors.
Status: in_force

In an area where a price dispute exists between at least one-third of the registered commercial fishermen for that area, as estimated by the Department of Fish and Game on the basis of information available to the department, and fish processors on the price to be paid for salmon, and no agreement has been reached up to 120 days before the opening of the salmon fishing season in that area, a representative from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development shall intervene as mediator of the dispute upon request of either party.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.320 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.320
Quorum.
Status: in_force

A majority of the members of a board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, for the performance of any duty, and for the exercise of any power. However, a majority of the full board membership is required to carry all motions, regulations, and resolutions. A majority of the members of the boards of fisheries and game constitute a quorum for the transaction of business in a joint board meeting. A majority of the membership of the boards is required to carry all joint motions, regulations, and resolutions of the boards.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.923 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.923
Voluntary assessment on sale of shellfish.
Status: in_force

(a) An association of persons who hold entry permits under AS 16.43 comprising at least 51 percent of the persons holding entry permits and actively participating in a fishery to be benefited by a hatchery program may levy and collect an assessment from among its members for the purpose of securing and repaying a loan made under AS 16.10.890  16.10.945.

(b) Upon satisfactory demonstration to the department that an assessment levied under this section may reasonably be relied on to secure and repay a loan to be made under AS 16.10.890  16.10.945, the department may make the loan.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.020 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.020
Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission as a regulatory and quasi-judicial agency of the state. The commission consists of two members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature in joint session.

(b) The governor shall designate one member of the commission as chair of the commission. The designated member serves as chair for a term of two years and may be designated chair for successive two-year terms. When there is a vacancy in the executive director position, the member serving as chair is responsible for and has authority over the internal administrative and personnel practices and procedures of the commission.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.450 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.450
Issuance of licenses; disclosure for child support purposes.
Status: reserved

(a) The commissioner or an authorized agent shall issue a crewmember fishing license under AS 16.05.480 to each qualified person who files a written application at a place in the state designated by the commissioner, containing the reasonable information required by the commissioner together with the required fee. The commissioner shall require the reporting of the applicant's social security number on the application. The application shall be simple in form and shall be executed by the applicant under the penalty of unsworn falsification in the second degree.

(b) The Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission shall issue a vessel license under AS 16.05.490 to each qualified vessel for which a written application has been filed, at a place in the state designated by the commission, containing the reasonable information required by the commission together with the required fee. The application shall be simple in form and shall be executed by the applicant under the penalty of unsworn falsification in the second degree.

(c) [Repealed, § 19 ch 105 SLA 1977.] (d) Upon request, the commissioner shall provide a social security number provided under (a) of this section to the child support services agency created in AS 25.27.010 , or the child support enforcement agency of another state, for child support purposes authorized under law.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.180 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.180
Power to search without warrant.
Status: in_force

Each peace officer designated in AS 16.05.150 may without a warrant search any thing or place if the search is reasonable or is not protected from searches and seizures without warrant within the meaning of art. I, § 14, Alaska State Constitution, which specifically enumerates persons, houses and other property, papers and effects. However, before a search without warrant is made a signed written statement by the person making the search shall be submitted to the person in control of the property or object to be searched, stating the reason the search is being conducted. A written receipt shall be given by the person conducting the search for property which is taken as a result of the search. The enumeration of specific things does not limit the meaning of words of a general nature.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.190 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.190
Regulations.
Status: in_force

The Board of Fisheries may adopt regulations to carry out the purposes of AS 16.10.180  16.10.230 defining the adjacent high sea areas, migratory fish, and migratory shellfish and to make coastal fishery regulations governing the manner, means, conditions, and time for the taking of migratory fish and migratory shellfish applicable in designated adjacent high sea areas.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.735 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.735
Management of offshore fisheries.
Status: in_force

The state may assume management of a fishery in offshore water adjacent to the state in the absence of a federal fishery management plan for the fishery or in the event that a federal fishery management plan for the fishery delegates authority to the state to manage the fishery in the United States exclusive economic zone.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.195 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.195
Permit for taking endangered species.
Status: in_force

A species or subspecies of fish or wildlife listed as endangered under AS 16.20.190 (b) may not be harvested, captured, or propagated except under the terms of a special permit issued by the commissioner of fish and game for scientific or educational purposes, or for propagation in captivity for the purpose of preservation.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.195 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.195
Forfeiture of equipment.
Status: in_force

(a) Guns, traps, nets, fishing gear, vessels, aircraft, other motor vehicles, sleds, and other paraphernalia or gear used in or in aid of a violation of this title or AS 08.54 , or regulation adopted under this title or AS 08.54 , and all fish and game or parts of fish and game or nests or eggs of birds taken, transported, or possessed contrary to the provisions of this title or AS 08.54 , or regulation adopted under this title or AS 08.54 , may be forfeited to the state (1) upon conviction of the offender in a criminal proceeding of a violation of this title or AS 08.54 in a court of competent jurisdiction; or

(2) upon judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction in a proceeding in rem that an item specified above was used in or in aid of a violation of this title or AS 08.54 or a regulation adopted under this title or AS 08.54 .

(b) Items specified in (a) of this section may be forfeited under this section regardless of whether they were seized before instituting the forfeiture action.

(c) An action for forfeiture under this section may be joined with an alternative action for damages brought by the state to recover damages for the value of fish and game or parts of them or nests or eggs of birds taken, transported, or possessed contrary to the provisions of this title or a regulation adopted under it.

(d) It is no defense that the person who had the item specified in (a) of this section in possession at the time of its use and seizure has not been convicted or acquitted in a criminal proceeding resulting from or arising out of its use.

(e) Forfeiture may not be made of an item subsequently sold to an innocent purchaser in good faith. The burden of proof as to whether the purchaser purchased the item innocently and in good faith shall be on the purchaser.

(f) An item forfeited under this section shall be disposed of at the discretion of the department. Before the department disposes of an aircraft it shall consider transfer of ownership of the aircraft to the Alaska Wing, Civil Air Patrol.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.334 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.334
Application of Wildlife Violator Compact.
Status: in_force

The provisions of AS 16.05.332 do not apply to violations involving (1) commercial fishing; or

(2) commercial activities of providers of services to big game hunters; for purposes of this section, services to big game hunters has the meaning given to big game hunting services under AS 08.54.790 .
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.480 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.480
Contracts for the operation of state hatcheries.
Status: in_force

(a) If the department determines that it is unable to continue operating a state-owned hatchery or that it is in the best interest of the state to provide for the operation of the hatchery by another person or by another person in cooperation with the state, the department may enter into a contract for the operation or cooperative operation of the hatchery.

(b) Notwithstanding AS 36.30 , when selecting a contractor under (a) of this section, the department shall give a preference to the regional association organized under AS 16.10.380 that is located in the region in which the hatchery is located. If the department determines that the preferred regional association does not meet the criteria established by the department for the contract, the department may not award the contract to the preferred regional association and shall procure the contract under AS 36.30 after considering the recommendations of the preferred regional association.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a contract entered into under this section must provide that the hatchery will be operated under AS 16.10.400  16.10.470 and the regulations adopted under those sections.

(d) The department may issue to a contractor who operates a hatchery under this section a permit to harvest adult salmon during the term of the contract at locations designated by the department. The contractor shall use funds received from the sale of adult salmon harvested under the permit to recover all or part of the costs of operating the hatchery and may use the remaining funds for improvements to the hatchery or other salmon enhancement or rehabilitation projects, fisheries research, or the contractor's reasonable operating or administrative costs in the region in which the hatchery is located including debt retirement or for other fisheries activities of the contractor.

(e) A contract under this section for the operation of a hatchery may not affect the state's ownership of the hatchery and does not affect the state's responsibility to manage the resource.

(f) The operation of a hatchery under a contract authorized by this section shall be conducted in accordance with the fisheries management and production goals of the department, and must be consistent with the comprehensive regional salmon plan approved under AS 16.10.375 . During the term of the contract, the department may order changes in the operation of the hatchery that are necessary to ensure consistency with the production goals of the comprehensive regional salmon plan. The contract must specify the species to be raised and the production goals for each species, and these specifications must comply with the comprehensive regional salmon plan. The department may terminate a contract if the contractor fails to operate the hatchery in accordance with the requirements established by and under this subsection.

Article 10. Fisheries Enhancement Loan Program.
Alaska Stat. § 16.40.155 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.40 / Section 16.40.155
Records and reports confidential.
Status: in_force

Records required by statute or by a regulation adopted by the department concerning aquatic farm stocks or production, prices, and harvests of aquatic farm products and wild stocks, and annual statistical reports of individual aquatic farms or hatcheries required by statute or by a regulation adopted by the department are confidential and may not be released by the department, except that the department may release the records and reports (1) to the Department of Revenue and the Department of Natural Resources to assist the departments in carrying out their respective statutory responsibilities;

(2) as necessary to comply with a court order;

(3) provided by an aquatic farm or hatchery permit holder to the permit holder whose activity is the subject of the records or reports;

(4) regarding cumulative annual harvests of wild stocks at individual aquatic farm sites.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.120 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.120
Disbursement of funds.
Status: in_force

Upon authorization of the commissioner, disbursements from the fish and game fund shall be paid by the proper state officer on presentation of vouchers signed by the commissioner or an authorized representative, and approved by the proper state officer.
Alaska Stat. § 16.51.040 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.51 / Section 16.51.040
Removal and vacancies.
Status: in_force

The members of the board appointed by the governor under AS 16.51.020 serve at the governor's pleasure. A vacancy on the board occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.310 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.310
Establishment of buy-back funds and permit buy-back assessments.
Status: in_force

(a) When the optimum number of entry permits is less than the number of entry permits outstanding in a fishery, the commission may establish a buy-back program, a buy-back plan, and a buy-back fund for that fishery.

(b) The commission may establish by regulation a permit buy-back assessment for each fishery for which the commission has established a buy-back fund under (a) of this section. The amount of the assessment may not exceed seven percent of the value, as defined in AS 43.75.290 , of fish that a permit holder in the fishery subject to the assessment removes from the state or transfers to a buyer in the state. The Department of Revenue shall collect an assessment established under this subsection.

(c) The commission shall expend money appropriated to a buy-back fund for the purpose of reducing the number of entry permits in the fishery to the optimum number, at a rate to be established by the commission. The legislature may appropriate interest accrued on the money in a buy-back fund to that fund. Except as provided in AS 16.43.320 , money appropriated to a buy-back fund does not lapse.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.315 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.315
Bison range timber sales.
Status: in_force

The Department of Natural Resources, division of forestry and fire protection, shall provide for the sale of timber in the Delta Junction bison range area in a manner that does not delay implementation of the game management plan required under AS 16.20.310 .
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.037 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.037
Minto Flats State Game Refuge.
Status: in_force

(a) The following state-owned land and water is established as the Minto Flats State Game Refuge: (1) Township 1 North, Range 6 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 2  11

Sections 14  23

Sections 26  34;

(2) Township 1 North, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  36;

(3) Township 1 North, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  16

Sections 21  28: excluding ASLS 95-37

Section 35: E1/2

Section 36;

(4) Township 1 North, Range 9 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  12;

(5) Township 1 North, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  12;

(6) Township 1 North, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  4

Sections 8  17

Section 18: east of Tolovana River

Section 19: east of Tolovana River

Sections 20  29

Section 30: east of Tolovana River;

(7) Township 2 North, Range 6 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  36;

(8) Township 2 North, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  36;

(9) Township 2 North, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  36;

(10) Township 2 North, Range 9 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  36;

(11) Township 2 North, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 3

Section 7: S1/2

Sections 8  10

Section 11: S1/2N1/2, S1/2

Section 12: S1/2N1/2, S1/2

Sections 13  36;

(12) Township 2 North, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 10: S1/2

Section 11: S1/2

Section 12: S1/2

Sections 13  15

Sections 22  27

Sections 34  36;

(13) Township 3 North, Range 6 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 13  36;

(14) Township 3 North, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 6  8

Section 9: S1/2S1/2

Sections 13  36;

(15) Township 3 North, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 1

Sections 5  10

Sections 14  23

Sections 25  36;

(16) Township 3 North, Range 9 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 24: S1/2

Section 25

Sections 33  36;

(17) Township 3 North, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 34  35;

(18) Township 4 North, Range 6 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 2  9

Sections 16  21;

(19) Township 4 North, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  4

Section 5: S1/2

Section 6: S1/2

Sections 7  24

Sections 27  29

Sections 30  31

Section 32: N1/2, SW1/4;

(20) Township 4 North, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 10  15

Sections 22  27

Sections 30  31

Sections 35  36;

(21) Township 5 North, Range 5 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 6: W1/2

Section 7: W1/2

Section 18: W1/2;

(22) Township 5 North, Range 6 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  3

Section 4: SE1/4

Section 9: E1/2

Sections 10  15

Section 16: E1/2, SW1/4

Section 20: S1/2

Sections 21  29

Sections 31  36;

(23) Township 5 North, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 35: SE1/4

Section 36: S1/2;

(24) Township 1 South, Range 6 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 5  8

Sections 17  20

Sections 29  31;

(25) Township 1 South, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  36;

(26) Township 1 South, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  2

Sections 11  14

Sections 23  26

Sections 35  36;

(27) Township 1 South, Range 9 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  36;

(28) Township 1 South, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 7  36;

(29) Township 1 South, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 25  26

Sections 35  36;

(30) Township 2 South, Range 6 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 6: S1/2NW1/4, S1/2

Section 7: all North and West of the Alaska Railroad right-of-way

Section 18: all North and West of the Alaska Railroad right-of-way

Section 19: all North and West of the Alaska Railroad right-of-way;

(31) Township 2 South, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  12

Section 13: NE1/4, E1/2NW1/4, NE1/4SW1/4, S1/2SW1/4, SE1/4

Section 14: W1/2

Sections 15  22

Section 23: W1/2

Section 24: all North and West of the Alaska Railroad right-of-way

Section 27: NW1/4

Sections 28  32

Section 33: NE1/4NE1/4, W1/2NE1/4, W1/2, W1/2SE1/4;

(32) Township 2 South, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 1

Sections 12  13

Sections 24  25

Section 36;

(33) Township 2 South, Range 9 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  12

Section 17: W1/2NW1/4, NW1/4SW1/4

Section 18

Section 19: N1/2, N1/2S1/2;

(34) Township 2 South, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  20

Section 21: NE1/4, W1/2

Section 22: NW1/4

Section 24: N1/2, N1/2S1/2

Sections 29  31;

(35) Township 2 South, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  5

Sections 7  36;

(36) Township 2 South, Range 12 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 25  26

Sections 35  36;

(37) Township 3 South, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 5: N1/2NE1/4, W1/2

Sections 6  7

Section 18: NE1/4, W1/2, N1/2SE1/4, SW1/4SE1/4;

(38) Township 3 South, Range 8 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 1

Section 12

Section 13

Section 22: NE1/4 (that portion above the ordinary high water mark right bank Tanana River)

Section 23: N1/2, SE1/4

Section 24: N1/2, SW1/4

Section 25: NW1/4;

(39) Township 3 South, Range 11 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 2  10

Section 11: N1/2

Section 14: SW1/4NE1/4, S1/2NW1/4, SW1/4, W1/2SE1/4

Sections 15  21

Section 22: NE1/4, W1/2, W1/2SE1/4

Section 23: NW1/4

Section 27: W1/2NE1/4, NW1/4, W1/2SW1/4

Sections 28  31

Section 32: NE1/4, NW1/4, SE1/4

Section 33: W1/2;

(40) Township 3 South, Range 12 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1  2

Sections 11  14

Sections 23  26

Sections 35  36.

(b) The Minto Flats State Game Refuge is established to (1) ensure the protection and enhancement of habitat;

(2) ensure the conservation of fish and wildlife; and

(3) guarantee the continuation of hunting, fishing, trapping, and other uses by the public compatible with the protection and enhancement of habitat and the conservation of fish and wildlife.

(c) The state may not acquire by eminent domain privately owned land within the Minto Flats State Game Refuge, but may acquire privately owned land by purchase, exchange, or otherwise for inclusion in the Minto Flats State Game Refuge.

(d) Management decisions under this section made by the commissioner of natural resources and the commissioner of fish and game are applicable only to land and water described in (a) of this section.

(e) Public access to the Minto Flats State Game Refuge by means of horse, boat, aircraft, dog team, snow machine, ATV, or other means consistent with (b) of this section may not be prohibited.

(f) Access to and from private property within the Minto Flats State Game Refuge shall be guaranteed through access corridors established through agreement between the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Fish and Game, and the private property owners involved.

(g) The Department of Fish and Game and the Department of Natural Resources shall exercise their respective authorities over the Minto Flats State Game Refuge consistent with a management plan prepared by the Department of Fish and Game in consultation with the Department of Natural Resources.

(h) Entry upon the Minto Flats State Game Refuge for purposes of exploration and development of oil and gas resources shall be permitted unless a person demonstrates, on the basis of sound science or local traditional knowledge, that exploration and development is incompatible with the purposes specified in (b) of this section.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.060 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.060
Submission of plans and specifications.
Status: in_force

If the commissioner so determines, the commissioner shall, in the letter of acknowledgment required under AS 16.20.050 , require the person or governmental agency to submit full plans for the anticipated use, full plans and specifications of proposed construction work, complete plans and specifications for the proper protection of fish and game, and the approximate date when the construction or work is to commence, and shall require the person or governmental agency to obtain the written approval of the commissioner as to the sufficiency of the plans or specifications before construction is commenced. The commissioner shall abide by the principle that recognizes preferences among beneficial uses as more particularly set forth in art. VIII of the state constitution.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.080 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.080
Employment of personnel.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may employ those persons necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. Employees of the commission are in the exempt service under AS 39.25.110 .

(b) In addition to its staff of regular employees, the commission may contract for and engage the services of consultants, experts, and hearing officers as necessary.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.338 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.338
Entry permits as collateral.
Status: in_force

(a) Alaska limited entry permits may be used as security for loans under AS 16.10.310 (a). The provisions of AS 16.10.335 and 16.10.337 apply to Alaska limited entry permits pledged as security for loans in accordance with this section.

(b) If a limited entry permit is pledged for security for a loan made under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(B) for the repair, restoration, upgrading, construction, or purchase of a vessel and the borrower thereafter fails to make a payment or defaults, the commissioner shall, in addition to the notice provided under AS 16.10.335 (a), notify the borrower that subject to the commissioner's acceptance the borrower may sell the vessel, apply the sales proceeds to the debt, and renegotiate payment of the balance due on the loan to avoid the immediate loss of the limited entry permit that has been pledged for security for the loan.

(c) If a limited entry permit is pledged for security for a loan made under AS 16.10.310 (a)(1)(C) for the purchase of quota shares and the borrower thereafter fails to make a payment or defaults, the commissioner shall, in addition to the notice provided under AS 16.10.335 (a), notify the borrower that subject to the commissioner's acceptance the borrower may sell the quota shares, apply the sales proceeds to the debt, and renegotiate payment of the balance due on the loan to avoid the immediate loss of the limited entry permit that has been pledged for security for the loan.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.300 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.300
Board meetings.
Status: in_force

(a) Each board shall hold at least one meeting a year and as many other meetings as it considers necessary. Each board shall select the time and place in the state for the transaction of business. Each board shall maintain its office at the principal office of the department.

(b) In addition, the Board of Fisheries shall hold at least one meeting or hearing a year in each of the following general areas: (1) Upper Yukon  Kuskokwim  Arctic

(2) Western Alaska (including Kodiak)

(3) Southcentral

(4) Prince William Sound (including Yakutat)

(5) Southeast.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.098 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.098
Sale prohibited; authorized leasing.
Status: in_force

Land in the Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary may not be sold. It may be leased only as mineral land as authorized in regulations of the Department of Natural Resources.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.320 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.320
Administration of the buy-back program.
Status: in_force

The commission shall adopt regulations providing for the purchase of transferable entry permits with money in the buy-back fund for each fishery. The commission shall cease purchases of entry permits in a fishery when the number of entry permits in the fishery has been reduced to the optimum number. The commission shall terminate a buy-back assessment established for a fishery under AS 16.43.310 (b) when the commission determines that the amount of revenue collected through the assessment is sufficient to purchase the number of entry permits necessary to achieve the optimum number of entry permits in the fishery and to offset the reasonable costs of the buy-back program for the fishery, including repayment of any debt the commission was authorized to incur to capitalize the buy-back fund for the fishery. The unexpended balance of appropriations made to a buy-back fund for a fishery shall lapse back into the fund from which the money was appropriated at the end of the fiscal year in which the buy-back program is terminated.
Alaska Stat. § 16.55.030 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.55 / Section 16.55.030
Grants.
Status: in_force

Subject to legislative appropriation for the purpose, the Department of Fish and Game may make grants to municipalities and private organizations in accordance with AS 16.55.020 (2). The department may impose reasonable restrictions on the use of funds granted under this section.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.175 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.175
Removal of herring from state.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not remove herring from the state before the herring has been frozen or otherwise processed for shipment.

(b) In this section, processed for shipment includes, but is not limited to, icing, stripping, or salting of the herring; however, it does not include salting of the herring if five percent or more of the body weight of the herring consists of roe.

Article 5. Migratory Fish and Shellfish.
Alaska Stat. § 16.51.030 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.51 / Section 16.51.030
Term of office.
Status: in_force

The members of the board appointed by the governor under AS 16.51.020 serve three-year terms and may be reappointed. Terms shall be staggered. An appointee to fill a vacancy shall hold office for the balance of the term for which the appointee's predecessor on the board was appointed.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.525 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.525
Repayment of principal and interest on loans.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may not require the repayment of principal on a loan made under AS 16.10.510 for the initial period of the loan. Interest on the principal of a loan made under AS 16.10.510 does not accrue during the initial period of the loan. In this subsection, the initial period of the loan means a period of time determined by the commissioner that is not less than six years or more than 10 years from the date the loan is made.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.080 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.080
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 16.20.010  16.20.080, (1) board means the Board of Game;

(2) game means any species of bird and mammal, including a feral mammal, but excluding domestic birds and mammals.

Article 2. State Game Sanctuaries.
Alaska Stat. § 16.40.110 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.40 / Section 16.40.110
Permit application, renewal, and transfer.
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant for an aquatic farming or hatchery permit required under AS 16.40.100 shall apply on a form prescribed by the commissioner. An application for a permit must include a plan for the development and operation of the aquatic farm or hatchery, which must be approved by the commissioner before the permit is issued.

(b) An application for renewal or transfer of a permit must be accompanied by fees required by the commissioner, a report of the disease history of the farm or hatchery covered by the permit, and evidence that satisfies the commissioner that the applicant has complied with the development plan required under (a) of this section. The commissioner may require a health inspection of the farm or hatchery as a condition of renewal. The department may conduct the inspection or contract with a disease diagnostician to conduct the inspection.

(c) A person to whom a permit is transferred may use the permit only for the purposes for which the permit was authorized to be used by the transferor, and subject to the same conditions and limitations.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.296 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.296
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 16.10.265  16.10.296, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) commissioner means the commissioner of labor and workforce development;

(2) fish means any species of aquatic finfish, invertebrates and amphibians, shellfish, or any other raw fishery resource, in any stage of its life cycle, found in or introduced into the state, and includes fish eggs except fish eggs sold for stock enhancement purposes;

(3) fish processor means a person engaging or attempting to engage in a business for which a license is required under AS 43.75 ;

(4) primary fish buyer means a person, other than a cooperative corporation organized under AS 10.15 , engaging or attempting to engage in the business of originally purchasing or buying any fishery resource in intrastate, interstate, or foreign commerce.

Article 8. Commercial Fishing Loan Act.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.110 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.110
Regulations and hearing procedures.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission may adopt regulations, consistent with law, necessary or proper in the exercise of its powers or for the performance of its duties under this chapter.

(b) The commission shall adopt regulations, consistent with due process of law, that govern practice and procedure and the conduct of all investigations, hearings, and proceedings that it holds.

(c) The Alaska Rules of Evidence apply to investigations, hearings, and proceedings before the commission, except when the commission determines that their application is not required in order to assure fair treatment of all parties and that the evidence is relevant and of the sort on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious matters.

(d) The commission, a commissioner, or an employee authorized by the commission may administer oaths, certify to all official acts, and issue subpoenas and other process to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of testimony, records, papers, accounts, and documents in an inquiry, investigation, hearing, or proceeding before the commission in any part of the state. The commission may petition a court to enforce its subpoenas or other process.

(e) The commission shall adopt regulations to provide for the correction of administrative error.

(f) In case of a tie vote between commissioners in an adjudicatory proceeding, the decision of the hearing officer is the final administrative decision of the commission subject to review by a superior court under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
Alaska Stat. § 16.55.020 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.55 / Section 16.55.020
Powers of department.
Status: in_force

In the discharge of its duties under AS 16.55.010 , the Department of Fish and Game may (1) provide, through a departmental coordinator, technical assistance to municipalities, communities, and organizations;

(2) make grants to municipalities and organizations as provided in AS 16.55.030 (A) to develop and operate public shooting ranges and facilities; and

(B) to operate programs involving education and training in the safe use of firearms.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.343 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.343
Auctions or raffles for certain harvest permits.
Status: reserved

(a) The department may donate each year for a competitive auction or raffle up to two harvest permits for elk from the Etolin, Afognak, or Raspberry Island herds and one harvest permit for bison. The donation may be made only to a nonprofit corporation established to promote education in outdoor traditions and wildlife conservation and wildlife protection programs in partnership with the department, subject to the terms of a memorandum of agreement developed by the department.

(b) [Repealed, § 4 ch 47 SLA 2014.] (c) The department, subject to regulations adopted by the commissioner, may issue, through a competitive auction or raffle, up to four harvest permits each year for each of the following species: emperor goose, Dall sheep, bison, musk ox, brown or grizzly bear, black bear, moose, caribou, goat, elk, and wolf. Subject to regulations, if the department issues permits that allow persons to view bears in the McNeil River State Game Sanctuary established under AS 16.20.160 and 16.20.162, the department may issue up to four of the viewing permits through a competitive auction or raffle. Notwithstanding AS 36.30 , the department may authorize a qualified organization selected under (e) of this section to conduct the auction or raffle on behalf of the department. If the department does authorize a qualified organization to conduct an auction or raffle for a species, the department shall make available to a qualified organization at least one harvest permit for that species. A person who is issued a harvest permit under this subsection shall receive upon the person's request a complimentary hunting license and, if applicable, a big game tag for the species for which the harvest permit is issued. A hunting license issued under this subsection must bear the inscription Governor's license or a similar designation. Notwithstanding an inscription as a Governor's license or a similar designation, the commissioner shall issue licenses under this section. A person who receives a harvest permit, hunting license, or big game tag under this subsection may exercise the privileges conveyed by the permit, license, or tag only in accordance with applicable law. In this subsection, qualified organization means an organization selected under (e) of this section.

(d) Auctions and raffles of harvest permits authorized under this section are not subject to AS 05.15 .

(e) The department may select a nonprofit organization that promotes education in outdoor traditions and wildlife conservation and that conducts wildlife conservation and wildlife protection programs to conduct auctions or raffles for the department under (c) of this section. An organization selected under this subsection is a qualified organization for purposes of (c) of this section if the organization (1) is incorporated in the state as a nonprofit corporation; and

(2) in the judgment of the department, demonstrates support for a state-based model through a user-pays system based on sustained yield and use principles.

(f) If an auction or raffle is conducted by an organization qualified under (e) of this section, the organization may retain an amount from the gross proceeds of the auction or raffle equal to the administrative cost of the auction or raffle plus an additional amount from the auction or raffle not to exceed 30 percent of the net proceeds if the organization will use the funds to support outdoor tradition and wildlife conservation education projects and wildlife conservation and wildlife protection programs approved by the department.

(g) Proceeds from a raffle or lottery held under this section may be used only by an organization qualified under (e) of this section for the purposes provided by (f) of this section, and may not be used to make a contribution to a candidate for political office or to an organization supporting or opposing ballot propositions or paying expenses associated with lobbying the legislature or administration. All proceeds from the auction or raffle of the harvest permit less the amount that is retained by a qualified organization under (f) of this section shall be deposited in the fish and game fund under AS 16.05.100 .
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.020 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.020
Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of AS 16.20.010  16.20.080 is to protect and preserve the natural habitat and game population in certain designated areas of the state.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.350 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.350
Administration of fund.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall administer the commercial fishing revolving loan fund.

(b) The commissioner shall annually prepare a report detailing the number and nature of reinstatements authorized by AS 16.10.335 (a)(5) and notify the legislature that the report is available.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.822 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.822
Transplanting of musk oxen.
Status: in_force

The board may transplant surplus musk oxen from Nunivak Island to appropriate areas on the mainland of the state, when good management practices dictate the action. The board shall determine which transplant sites are appropriate and whether a surplus of animals exists.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.395 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.395
Sport fishing vessel registration.
Status: in_force

A person may not use a vessel to provide sport fishing services unless the vessel is registered with the department and proof of registration is attached to and clearly visible on the vessel while the vessel is used to provide sport fishing services. The department shall register vessels used to provide sport fishing services, and provide proof of registration, without charge. The department may adopt regulations as the department finds necessary to implement this section.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.352 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.352
Fish and game conservation decal.
Status: in_force

The department shall annually produce and make available to the public fish and game conservation decals. The department shall, by appropriate means, provide for the selection of designs for fish and game conservation decals and for the production and sale of the decals. The department may produce and sell different decals in quantities that the commissioner considers appropriate. Upon payment of a $20 fee, a person may purchase a fish and game conservation decal from the department. Subject to appropriation by the legislature, money received under this section may be used by the department to fund programs benefiting fish and wildlife conservation.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.050 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.050
Powers and duties of commissioner.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner has, but not by way of limitation, the following powers and duties: (1) through the appropriate state agency and under the provisions of AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code), to acquire by gift, purchase, or lease, or other lawful means, land, buildings, water, rights-of-way, or other necessary or proper real or personal property when the acquisition is in the interest of furthering an objective or purpose of the department and the state;

(2) under the provisions of AS 36.30 , to design and construct hatcheries, pipelines, rearing ponds, fishways, and other projects beneficial for the fish and game resources of the state;

(3) to accept money from any person under conditions requiring the use of the money for specific purposes in the furtherance of the protection, rehabilitation, propagation, preservation, or investigation of the fish and game resources of the state or in settlement of claims for damages to fish or game resources;

(4) to collect, classify, and disseminate statistics, data and information that, in the commissioner's discretion, will tend to promote the purposes of this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52 ;

(5) to take, capture, propagate, transport, buy, sell, or exchange fish or game or eggs for propagating, scientific, public safety, or stocking purposes;

(6) under the provisions of AS 36.30 , to provide public facilities where necessary or proper to facilitate the taking of fish or game, and to enter into cooperative agreements with any person to effect them;

(7) to exercise administrative, budgeting, and fiscal powers;

(8) under the provisions of AS 36.30 , to construct, operate, supervise, and maintain vessels used by the department;

(9) to authorize the holder of an interim-use permit under AS 16.43 to engage on an experimental basis in commercial taking of a fishery resource with vessel, gear, and techniques not presently qualifying for licensing under this chapter in conformity with standards established by the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission;

(10) not later than January 31 of each year, to provide to the commissioner of revenue the names of those fish and shellfish species that the commissioner of fish and game designates as developing commercial fish species for that calendar year; a fish or shellfish species is a developing commercial fish species if, within a specified geographical region, (A) the optimum yield from the harvest of the species has not been reached;

(B) a substantial portion of the allowable harvest of the species has been allocated to fishing vessels of a foreign nation; or

(C) a commercial harvest of the fish species has recently developed;

(11) to initiate or conduct research necessary or advisable to carry out the purposes of this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52 ;

(12) to enter into cooperative agreements with agencies of the federal government, educational institutions, or other agencies or organizations, when in the public interest, to carry out the purposes of this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52 ;

(13) to implement an on-board observer program authorized by the Board of Fisheries under AS 16.05.251 (a)(13); implementation (A) must be as unintrusive to vessel operations as practicable; and

(B) must make scheduling and scope of observers' activities as predictable as practicable;

(14) to sell fish caught during commercial fisheries test fishing operations;

(15) to establish and charge fees equal to the cost of services provided by the department, including provision of public shooting ranges, broodstock and eggs for private nonprofit hatcheries, department publications, and other direct services, and reasonable fees for the use of state facilities managed by the department; fees established under this paragraph for tours of hatchery facilities, commercial use of sport fishing access sites, and for operation of state hatchery facilities by private aquaculture associations are not subject to the cost limit under AS 37.10.050 (a);

(16) to permit and regulate aquatic farming in the state in a manner that ensures the protection of the state's fish and game resources and improves the economy, health, and well-being of the citizens of the state;

(17) to operate state housing and facilities for employees, contractors, and others in support of the department's responsibilities and to charge rent that is consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements, or, if no collective bargaining agreement is applicable, competitive with market conditions; rent received from tenants shall be deposited in the general fund;

(18) to petition the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission, unless the Board of Fisheries disapproves the petition under AS 16.05.251 (g), to establish a moratorium on new entrants into commercial fisheries (A) that have experienced recent increases in fishing effort that are beyond a low, sporadic level of effort;

(B) that have achieved a level of harvest that may be approaching or exceeding the maximum sustainable level for the fishery; and

(C) for which there is insufficient biological and resource management information necessary to promote the conservation and sustained yield management of the fishery;

(19) to promote fishing, hunting, and trapping and preserve the heritage of fishing, hunting, and trapping in the state.

(b) The commissioner shall annually submit a report to the (1) Board of Game regarding the department's implementation during the preceding three years of intensive management programs that have been established by the board under AS 16.05.255 for identified big game prey populations;

(2) legislature regarding the Board of Game's allocation of big game hunting opportunities in the preceding calendar year; the commissioner shall file the report with the senate secretary and the chief clerk of the house of representatives on or before February 1 and notify the legislature that the report is available; the report must include (A) a summary description of the big game hunting opportunities provided to residents and nonresidents;

(B) a detailed description of how big game hunting opportunities for each big game species were allocated (i) to residents, guided nonresidents, nonprofit organizations for auction under AS 16.05.343 (a) and (c), and, if applicable, nonguided nonresidents;

(ii) by hunt type;

(iii) within each game management unit; and

(C) other information and data relevant to allocation of big game hunting opportunities in the state by the Board of Game.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.253 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.253
Operation of stationary fishing gear.
Status: in_force

(a) The Board of Fisheries may require a person who holds a limited entry permit or an interim-use permit under AS 16.43 to be physically present at a beach or riparian fishing site during the operation of net gear or other stationary fishing gear at the site, except when the permit holder is at or traveling to or from the location of (1) a sale of fish caught in the gear; or

(2) other stationary gear of the permit holder.

(b) In this section, fishing site means fishing site as defined by the Board of Fisheries and includes any structure used for providing shelter in support of the operation of the net gear or other stationary fishing gear.
Alaska Stat. § 16.51.020 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.51 / Section 16.51.020
Board of directors.
Status: in_force

(a) The governing body of the institute is a board of directors. The board consists of seven voting members appointed by the governor. In making appointments to the board, the governor shall consider, but need not appoint, nominees presented by persons engaged in fish processing, the financing of fish processing, or commercial fishing.

(b) Five members of the board shall be seafood processors: four of the seafood processors must have an annual payroll in the state of more than $2,500,000; one of the seafood processors must have an annual payroll in the state of $50,000  $2,500,000. Two members of the board must be engaged in commercial fishing.

(c) The board shall annually elect a chairman and other necessary officers from among its members.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.346 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.346
Permit applications.
Status: reserved

(a) If the Board of Game establishes an open season for musk oxen and has not reduced or eliminated the $500 resident tag and fee under AS 16.05.340 (a)(16), the department shall conduct a drawing for permits to take the musk oxen. If the Board of Game establishes an open season for musk oxen for which the Board of Game has reduced or eliminated the resident tag and fee, the department shall issue permits to take the musk oxen in the order in which applications are received by the department. The department may not charge a resident a fee for an application for a musk oxen permit for an open season in which the Board of Game has reduced or eliminated the resident tag and fee under AS 16.05.340 (a)(16). In all other cases, the application fee for a musk oxen permit is $10.

(b) The application fee for a drawing permit issued by the department for the hunting of bison is $10.

(c) Except as provided in (a) and (b) of this section, the permit application fee for all species for which a limited drawing is conducted is $5.

(d) [Repealed, § 2 ch 39 SLA 2001.]
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.800 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.800
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 16.10.750  16.10.800, (1) high seas interception, interception, or a similar term means the unauthorized catching, taking, or harvesting of salmon for other than sport, subsistence, or personal use purposes, (A) throughout the migratory range of each species, by a vessel not registered under the laws of this state; or

(B) beyond the territorial sea of the state by a vessel registered under the laws of the state;

(2) knowing or knowingly has the meaning given for knowingly in AS 11.81.900 (a);

(3) process means affecting the condition or location of salmon, including preparation, packaging, storage, refrigeration, or transportation;

(4) reckless disregard has the meaning given for recklessly in AS 11.81.900 (a);

(5) salmon means Pacific salmon and steelhead, and parts of Pacific salmon and steelhead, whether mature or immature, processed or unprocessed; and

(6) unauthorized means contrary to a statute or regulation of the United States or the state, or to a treaty or international fishery agreement, or in violation of a foreign law.

Article 13. Commercial Charter Fisheries Revolving Loan Fund.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.100 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.100
Erection of fish traps prohibited on land or water owned by state.
Status: in_force

Fish traps, including but not limited to floating, pile-driven, or hand-driven fish traps, may not be erected, moored, or maintained on or over land, tideland, submerged land, or water owned or otherwise acquired by the state. This section does not prevent the maintenance, use, or operation of small, hand-driven fish traps of the type ordinarily used on rivers of the state which are otherwise legally maintained and operated in or above the mouth of a stream or river.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.360 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.360
Commissioner charged with license issuance.
Status: reserved

(a) The commissioner or an authorized deputy shall issue each license and tag to a qualified person under written application containing such reasonable information as required by the commissioner. The commissioner shall designate the license and tag form or type. The form or type must be sufficient to identify and locate the applicant and establish the applicant's status as to residency and citizenship. Each application shall be subscribed by the applicant.

(b) [Repealed, § 2 ch 39 SLA 2001.]
Alaska Stat. § 16.52.060 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.52 / Section 16.52.060
Cooperation with other agencies.
Status: in_force

In the development of its programs the center shall consult with (1) the Department of Fish and Game;

(2) the division of economic development of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;

(3) the Department of Natural Resources;

(4) the Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation;

(5) the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute;

(6) the North Pacific Fishery Management Council;

(7) the National Marine Fisheries Service;

(8) the Department of Education and Early Development; and

(9) the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.580 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.580
Fox River Flats Critical Habitat Area established.
Status: in_force

The following described area is established as the Fox River Flats Critical Habitat Area: (1) Township 4 South, Range 10 West, Seward Meridian Section 20 SE 1/4 (not tide or submerged land)

Section 21 S 1/2 (not tide or submerged land)

Section 22 S 1/2

Section 23 S 1/2 (not tide or submerged land)

Sections 25  29

Sections 33  36;

(2) Township 4 South, Range 9 West, Seward Meridian Section 30 W 1/2 (not tide or submerged land).
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.905 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.905
Activities by aliens prohibited.
Status: in_force

(a) Alien persons not lawfully admitted to the United States are prohibited from engaging in commercial fishing activities or taking marine mammals in the territorial waters of the state as they presently exist or may be extended in the future.

(b) An alien person who violates (a) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by a confiscation and forfeiture of the fishing vessel used in the violation, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by fine of not more than $10,000, or by all or any two of the foregoing punishments.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.815 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.815
Confidential nature of certain reports and records.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in (b) and (c) of this section, records required by regulations of the department concerning the landings of fish, shellfish, or fishery products, and annual statistical reports of fishermen, buyers, and processors required by regulation of the department are confidential and may not be released by the department or by the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission except as set out in this subsection. The department may release the records and reports set out in this subsection to the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission. The department and the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission may release the records and reports set out in this subsection to the recipients identified in this subsection if the recipient, other than a recipient under (6)  (10) of this subsection, agrees to maintain the confidentiality of the records and reports. The department and the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission may release (1) any of the records and reports to the National Marine Fisheries Service and the professional staff of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council as required for preparation and implementation of the fishery management plans of the North Pacific Fishery Management Council within the exclusive economic zone;

(2) any of the records and reports to the professional staff of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission who are employed in the Alaska Fisheries Information Network project for the purpose of exchanging information with users authorized by the department;

(3) any of the records and reports to the Department of Revenue to assist the department in carrying out its statutory responsibilities;

(4) records or reports of the total value purchased by each buyer to a municipality that levies and collects a tax on fish, shellfish, or fishery products if the municipality requires records of the landings of fish, shellfish, or fishery products to be submitted to it for purposes of verification of taxes payable;

(5) records or reports of guided sport fishing activities filed by a guide to a municipality that levies a tax on those activities if the (A) municipality requests the records for the purpose of verifying taxes payable; and

(B) activities occurred within the four calendar years preceding the date of the request;

(6) such records and reports as necessary to be in conformity with a court order;

(7) on request, the report of a person to the person whose fishing activity is the subject of the report, or to a designee of the person whose fishing activity is the subject of the report;

(8) on request, annual statistical reports of a fisherman, buyer, or processor to the fisherman, buyer, or processor whose activity is the subject of the report, or to a designee of the fisherman, buyer, or processor whose activity is the subject of the report;

(9) any of the records and reports to the Department of Public Safety for law enforcement purposes;

(10) fish tickets, fish ticket information, records required of sport fishing guides, and annual statistical reports of fishermen, buyers, and processors and information in those reports to the law enforcement personnel of the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the purpose of enforcing fishery laws in waters of this state and in waters of the exclusive economic zone adjacent to this state;

(11) fish tickets, fish ticket information, and records required of sport fishing guides regarding halibut to the International Pacific Halibut Commission;

(12) any of the records and reports to the child support services agency created in AS 25.27.010 , or the child support enforcement agency of another state, for child support purposes authorized under law;

(13) any of the records and reports to the Department of Natural Resources to assist the department in carrying out its statutory responsibilities in regard to sport fishing operations and sport fishing guides within the Kenai River Special Management Area under AS 41.21.500  41.21.514; and

(14) fish ticket information and records or reports of the total value purchased by each fisherman, buyer, or processor to the National Marine Fisheries Service for the purpose of enforcing the industry fee system of a fishing capacity reduction program under 16 U.S.C. 1861a (Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act).

(b) Except as provided in (c) of this section, records or reports received by the department which do not identify individual fishermen, buyers, or processors or the specific locations where fish have been taken are public information.

(c) Crab stock abundance survey information that reveals crab catch by sampling location is confidential and is not subject to inspection or copying under AS 40.25.110  40.25.120 until the close of the fishing season for which the survey was conducted.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the department shall keep confidential (1) personal information contained in fish and wildlife harvest and usage data; and (2) the records of the department that concern (A) telemetry radio frequencies of monitored species; (B) denning sites; (C) nest locations of raptors that require special attention; (D) the specific location of animal capture sites used for wildlife research or management; and (E) the specific location of fish and wildlife species. The department may release records and information that are kept confidential under this subsection if the release is necessary to comply with a court order, if the requester is a state or federal agency, if the requester is under contract with the state or federal agency to conduct research on a fish or wildlife population, or if the requester has been authorized by the department to perform specific activities and agrees to use the records and information only for purposes as provided under a contract or agreement with the department. After 25 years, the records and information that are kept confidential under this subsection become public records subject to inspection and copying under AS 40.25.110  40.25.140 unless the department determines that the release of the records or information may be detrimental to the fish or wildlife population. In this subsection, personal information has the meaning given in AS 40.25.350 .

(e) The department may charge a municipality a fee, set by the department under AS 37.10.050 , to provide a record under (a)(5) of this section.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.240 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.240
Determination of the maximum number of entry permits for initial issue.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in AS 16.43.270 (a), the maximum number of entry permits for a distressed fishery designated under AS 16.43.230 shall be the highest number of units of gear fished in that fishery during any one of the four years immediately preceding January 1, 1973.

(b) When the commission finds that a fishery, not designated as a distressed fishery under AS 16.43.230 or not subject to a moratorium under AS 16.43.225 , has reached levels of participation that require the limitation of entry under AS 16.43.140  16.43.330 in order to achieve the purposes of this chapter, the commission shall establish the maximum number of entry permits for that fishery.

(c) When the commission finds that a fishery subject to a moratorium under AS 16.43.225 has reached levels of participation that require the limitation of entry under AS 16.43.140  16.43.330 in order to achieve the purposes of this chapter, the commission shall establish the maximum number of entry permits for that fishery.
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.180 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.180
Emergency transfers.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall adopt regulations providing for the temporary emergency transfer of entry permits and interim-use permits when illness, disability, death, required military or government service, or other unavoidable hardship prevents the permit holder from participating in the fishery. To alleviate hardship pending a final determination of the permit holder's eligibility for an entry permit, the commission shall adopt regulations providing for the temporary emergency transfer of an interim-use permit issued under AS 16.43.210 (b) or 16.43.225.

(b) The commission shall adopt regulations providing for the temporary transfer of an entry permit upon the death of the permittee pending final disposition of the permit as a part of the permittee's estate.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.710 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.710
Suspension of commercial license and entry permit.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the conviction of a person for a misdemeanor or felony violation of a commercial fishing law of this state, in a fishery other than a commercial salmon fishery, the court, in addition to other penalties imposed by law, (1) may suspend one or more of the person's commercial fishing privileges and licenses for a period of not more than one year if the conviction is the person's first or second misdemeanor or felony conviction within a 10-year period for violating a commercial fishing law of this state, in a fishery other than a commercial salmon fishery, or another jurisdiction; or

(2) shall suspend one or more of the person's commercial fishing privileges and licenses for a period of not more than three years if the conviction is the person's third or subsequent misdemeanor or felony conviction within a 10-year period for violating a commercial fishing law of this state, in a fishery other than a commercial salmon fishery, or another jurisdiction.

(b) Upon a first conviction of a person for a violation of AS 11.46.120  11.46.130 in which the property is commercial fishing gear as defined in AS 16.43.990 , the court shall, in addition to the penalty imposed by law, suspend one or more of the person's commercial fishing privileges and licenses for one year. Upon a second or subsequent conviction for a violation of AS 11.46.120  11.46.130 or a similar law of another jurisdiction in which the property is commercial fishing gear as defined in AS 16.43.990 , the court shall, in addition to the penalty imposed by law, suspend one or more of the person's commercial fishing privileges and licenses for two years.

(c) If proceedings in which commercial fishing privileges or licenses may be suspended under this section are pending against a limited entry permit holder, the permit holder's limited entry permit may not be permanently transferred, unless allowed by order of the court in which the proceedings are pending, and a permanent transfer of the permit, unless allowed by order of the court, is void. During the period for which a limited entry permit or the permit holder's right to obtain a limited entry permit or to engage in an activity for which a limited entry permit is required is suspended under this section, a permit card may not be issued to the permit holder and the permit holder's permit may not be transferred or sold.

(d) In this section, (1) commercial fishing law means a statute or regulation that regulates the conduct of a person engaged in commercial fishing activities by establishing requirements relating to fishing licenses and permits; catch records and reports; size, nature, or use of fishing vessels, sites, and gear; time, place, or manner of taking fishery resources; possession, transportation, sale, barter, or waste of fishery resources; or other aspects of commercial fishing;

(2) commercial fishing license means a limited entry permit or a crew member license;

(3) commercial fishing privilege means the privilege of participating in an activity for which a commercial fishing license is required and the privilege of obtaining a commercial fishing license;

(4) limited entry permit means an entry permit or an interim-use permit issued under AS 16.43 .
Alaska Stat. § 16.43.210 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.43 / Section 16.43.210
Interim-use permit; qualifications.
Status: reserved

(a) For each fishery that is not subject to a maximum number of entry permits under AS 16.43.240 and not subject to a moratorium under AS 16.43.225 , the commission shall issue interim-use permits under regulations adopted by the commission to all applicants who can establish their present ability to participate actively in the fishery for which they are making application.

(b) Before the issuance of the maximum number of entry permits for a given fishery, the commission may issue an interim-use permit to an applicant who may later become eligible for an entry permit under AS 16.43.270 .

(c) To the extent that the commissioner of fish and game authorizes it under AS 16.05.050 (a)(9), the commission may grant an interim-use permit to a person to engage in the commercial taking from a fishery on an experimental basis.

(d) The sustained yield management and economic health of the following fisheries is severely impaired as a result, among other factors, of too many units of gear participating in the commercial harvest: (1) Bristol Bay registration area  drift gillnet fishery;

(2) Cook Inlet registration area  drift gillnet fishery;

(3) Prince William Sound registration area  drift gillnet fishery.

(e) [Repealed, § 69 ch 6 SLA 1984.]
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.403 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.403
Special licenses and permits.
Status: in_force

(a) A resident hunting license, a resident sport fishing license, a resident subsistence fishing permit, or a resident personal use fishing permit indicating that the purchaser is blind may be obtained from the department upon payment of the fee prescribed in AS 16.05.330  16.05.430 and upon presentation of either an affidavit of the applicant stating that the applicant cannot distinguish light from darkness or an affidavit signed by a licensed physician or a licensed optometrist stating that the applicant's central visual acuity does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses or that the applicant's widest diameter of visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees.

(b) A resident who is a person with physical disabilities may obtain from the department upon payment of the fee prescribed in AS 16.05.330  16.05.430 and upon submission of satisfactory proof of physical disabilities a resident hunting license, a resident sport fishing license, a resident subsistence fishing permit, or a resident personal use fishing permit indicating that the purchaser is a person with physical disabilities.

(c) A resident who is 65 years of age or older may obtain from the department upon payment of the fee prescribed in AS 16.05.330  16.05.430 and upon submission of satisfactory proof of age a resident hunting license, a resident sport fishing license, a resident subsistence fishing permit, or a resident personal use fishing permit indicating that the purchaser is a person who is 65 years of age or older. This subsection does not limit the right of a resident person who is 65 years of age or older to obtain a permanent identification card under AS 16.05.400 (b).

(d) A resident who is a person with developmental disabilities may obtain from the department upon payment of the fee prescribed in AS 16.05.330  16.05.430 and upon submission of satisfactory proof of developmental disabilities a resident hunting license, a resident sport fishing license, a resident subsistence fishing permit, or a resident personal use fishing permit indicating that the purchaser is a person with developmental disabilities. This subsection does not require the department to issue a license or permit to a person with a developmental disability who is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition under 18 U.S.C. 922 as a result of an involuntary commitment or an adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.268 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.268
Notice of liability.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of labor and workforce development shall print posters that contain notice of the requirements of AS 16.10.265 . The commissioner shall distribute the posters to fish processors, primary fish buyers, and cooperative corporations organized under AS 10.15 for the purpose of buying fish.

(b) A fish processor, primary fish buyer, or cooperative corporation organized under AS 10.15 for the purpose of buying fish shall display in a prominent place on its business premises posters provided by the commissioner of labor and workforce development under (a) of this section.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.337 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.337
Deficiencies and transfer of entry permits after foreclosure.
Status: reserved

(a) Upon a foreclosure on an entry permit as provided in AS 16.10.335 or the termination of a debtor's interest in an entry permit under AS 16.10.335 (g), the commissioner shall offer the commission a right of first refusal if the permit is subject to a buy-back program under AS 16.43.290  16.43.330 at a price equal to the amount outstanding on the note plus any costs the department directly incurred in administering the loan.

(b) If the commission does not exercise its right of first refusal within 30 days after it receives the offer, or if the permit is not subject to a buy-back program under AS 16.43.290  16.43.330, the department shall advertise and sell the permit. If the proceeds of the sale of a permit exceed the amount necessary to pay the note in full, plus penalties, costs of administration of the note, attorney fees, and child support liens of which the department has notice, the excess shall be transferred by the commissioner to the debtor. At any time until the permit has been sold under this subsection, the debtor may repurchase the permit by paying the department the amount necessary to pay the note in full, plus penalties, costs of administration of the note, and attorney fees, as determined by the commissioner.

(c) [Repealed, § 72 ch 113 SLA 1982.] (d) Nothing in this section affects the right of the commissioner to institute legal action for a deficiency resulting from a default on a note given under AS 16.10.333 . In addition to any deficiency, the debtor is liable for the costs of administering the note and for costs and attorney fees.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.408 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.408
Nonresident alien hunter to be accompanied by guide.
Status: in_force

(a) It is a class A misdemeanor for a nonresident alien to hunt, pursue, or take a big game animal as defined by the Board of Game unless personally accompanied by (1) a registered guide-outfitter or a master guide-outfitter licensed under AS 08.54 who is providing big game hunting services to the nonresident alien under a contract with the nonresident alien; or

(2) a class-A assistant guide or an assistant guide licensed under AS 08.54 who is employed by a registered guide-outfitter or a master guide-outfitter who has a contract to provide big game hunting services to the nonresident alien.

(b) A nonresident alien, when purchasing a big game tag for the taking of an animal specified in (a) of this section, shall first furnish to the state, on a form provided by the state, an affidavit showing that the nonresident alien will be accompanied in the hunt by a person who is qualified under the terms of (a) of this section. A nonresident alien shall have a copy of the affidavit in possession while in the field hunting. A person who falsifies the required affidavit is guilty of perjury under AS 11.56.200 .

(c) Before obtaining a nonresident hunt permit for the taking of an animal specified in (a) of this section, a nonresident alien shall, if requested by the department, first furnish to the department proof of prior authorization to use federal or private land where the permit hunt will occur. The authorization shall be provided to the nonresident alien by the registered guide-outfitter or master guide-outfitter with whom the nonresident alien has contracted to guide the permit hunt.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.510 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.510
Unlicensed vessel unlawful.
Status: in_force

A person may not operate a vessel to which AS 16.05.490  16.05.530 apply without a vessel license, whether the absence of a vessel license results from initial failure to purchase or from another reason.
Alaska Stat. § 16.05.270 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.270
Delegation of authority to commissioner.
Status: in_force

For the purpose of administering AS 16.05.251 and 16.05.255, each board may delegate authority to the commissioner to act in its behalf. If there is a conflict between the board and the commissioner on proposed regulations, public hearings shall be held concerning the issues in question. If, after the public hearings, the board and the commissioner continue to disagree, the issue shall be certified in writing by the board and the commissioner to the governor who shall make a decision. The decision of the governor is final.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.275 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.275
Regulations.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of AS 16.10.270  16.10.296.
Alaska Stat. § 16.40.105 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.40 / Section 16.40.105
Criteria for issuance of permits.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall issue permits under AS 16.40.100 on the basis of the following criteria: (1) the physical and biological characteristics of the proposed farm or hatchery location must be suitable for the farming or the shellfish or aquatic plant proposed;

(2) the proposed farm or hatchery may not require significant alterations in traditional fisheries or other existing uses of fish and wildlife resources;

(3) the proposed farm or hatchery may not significantly affect fisheries, wildlife, or their habitats in an adverse manner;

(4) the proposed farm or hatchery plans and staffing plans must demonstrate technical and operational feasibility; and

(5) the proposed farm site may not include more than an insignificant population of a wild stock, on the site, of a shellfish species intended to be cultured.
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.585 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.20 / Section 16.20.585
Chilkat River Critical Habitat Area established.
Status: in_force

The following described area is established as the Chilkat River Critical Habitat Area:

The areas encompassed by a boundary beginning at a point identical with the north corners common to Sections 1 and 2, Township 29 South, Range 56 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska; thence west a distance of 500 feet along the north boundary of Section 2; thence south along a line parallel to the west boundary of Section 2, Township 29 South, Range 56 East, Copper River Meridian, a distance of approximately one mile to the south boundary of Section 2; thence east a distance of approximately 500 feet to the southeast corner of Section 2; thence south along the east boundary of Section 11, Township 29 South, Range 56 West, Copper River Meridian crossing the Tsirku River, to the first point of intersection with a meander line 500 feet upland from the line of mean high water on the south bank of the Tsirku River; thence easterly along said meander line to its first point of intersection with a western boundary or the northerly extension of the western boundary of U.S. Survey 786; thence to the northwest corner of U.S. Survey 786; thence east 2,640 feet to the northeast corner of U.S. Survey 786; thence south along the east boundary to U.S. Survey 786 to its intersection with the section line common to Sections 17 and 20 of Township 29 South, Range 57 East, Copper River Meridian; thence east along said section line to its first point of intersection with a meander line running 500 feet upland from the mean high water mark on the west bank of the Chilkat River; thence meandering in a southeasterly direction along a line 500 feet upland from the mean high water mark on the southeast bank of the Chilkat River to its first point of intersection with the section line common to Sections 21 and 28 of Township 29 South, Range 57 East, Copper River Meridian; thence east along said section line to the corner common to Sections 21, 22, 27 and 28, Township 29 South, Range 57 East, Copper River Meridian; thence north along section lines to the point of intersection with the Haines Highway right-of-way; thence northwesterly along the southwest boundary of said highway right-of-way to the point of intersection with the north boundary of Section 6, Township 29 South, Range 57 East, Copper River Meridian; thence west along section lines to the point of beginning, comprising 4,800 acres, more or less.
Alaska Stat. § 16.10.173 — AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.173
Utilization of commercially taken herring.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not waste or cause to be wasted any commercially taken herring.

(b) The Board of Fisheries may adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) it considers necessary for implementation of this section. The board may delegate its authority under this section to the commissioner.

(c) The provisions of this section do not apply to herring taken commercially in the Bering Sea (including appurtenant bays, sounds, estuaries, and water of the state) north of 56° North Latitude, until January 1, 1979.

(d) In this section, (1) flesh means all muscular body tissue surrounding the bony skeleton of the herring;

(2) person has the meaning given in AS 01.10.060 and also includes a joint venture;

(3) waste means the failure to use the flesh of commercially taken herring for reduction to meal, production of fish food, human consumption, food for domestic animals, scientific or educational purposes, or round herring bait. Normal, inadvertent loss of flesh associated with the uses described in this subsection that cannot be prevented by practical means does not constitute waste. The commissioner may authorize other uses of commercially taken herring consistent with the intent of this section and AS 16.10.172 upon receipt of a request accompanied by a detailed justification.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.