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AK Stat § 16.05.140 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.140. Assent to provisions of federal aid acts.

The state assents to the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Act of September 2, 1937 (16 U.S.C. 669-669j), to the Federal Aid in Fish Restoration Act of August 9, 1950 (16 U.S.C. 777-777k), to any amendment, revision, or modification of either Act, and to any other federal aid act that may be enacted to benefit the state. It is desired that the department participate in the federal aid programs on the same basis as other states.
AK Stat § 16.05.150 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.150. Enforcement authority.

The following persons are peace officers of the state and they shall enforce this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52: (1) an employee of the department authorized by the commissioner; (2) a police officer in the state; (3) any other person authorized by the commissioner.
AK Stat § 16.05.160 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.160. Duty to arrest.

Each peace officer designated in AS 16.05.150 shall arrest a person violating a provision of this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52, or any regulation adopted under this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52, in the peace officer's presence or view, and shall take the person for examination or trial before an officer or court of competent jurisdiction unless in the judgment of the peace officer it would be in the state's best interest to issue a warning or a citation under AS 16.05.165.
AK Stat § 16.05.165 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.165. Form and issuance of citation.

(a) When a peace officer stops or contacts a person concerning a violation of this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52 or of a regulation adopted under this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52 that is a misdemeanor, the peace officer may, in the officer's discretion, issue a citation to the person as provided in AS 12.25.175 - 12.25.230. (b) The supreme court shall specify by rule or order those misdemeanors that are appropriate for disposition without court appearance, and shall establish a schedule of bail amounts. Before establishing or amending the schedule of bail amounts required by this subsection, the supreme court shall appoint and consult with an advisory committee consisting of two law enforcement officers of the Department of Public Safety engaged in fish and wildlife protection, two representatives of the Department of Fish and Game, two district court judges, and the chairpersons of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees of the legislature. The maximum bail amount for an offense may not exceed the maximum fine specified by law for that offense. If the misdemeanor for which the citation is issued may be disposed of without court appearance, the issuing peace officer shall write on the citation the amount of bail applicable to the violation. (c) If a person cited for a misdemeanor for which a bail amount has been established under (b) of this section does not contest the citation, the person may, on or before the 30th day after the date of the citation, mail or personally deliver to the clerk of the court in which the citation is filed by the peace officer (1) the amount of bail indicated on the citation for that offense; and (2) a copy of the citation indicating that the right to an appearance is waived, a plea of no contest is entered, and the bail is forfeited. (d) When bail has been forfeited under (c) of this section, a judgment of conviction shall be entered. Forfeiture of bail and all seized items is a complete satisfaction for the misdemeanor. The clerk of the court accepting the bail shall provide the offender with a receipt stating that fact if requested. (e) A person cited under this section is guilty of failure to obey a citation under AS 12.25.230 if the person fails to pay the bail amount established under (b) of this section or fails to appear in court as required. (f) Notwithstanding other provisions of law, if a person cited for a misdemeanor for which a bail amount has been established under (b) of this section appears in court and is found guilty, the penalty that is imposed for the offense may not exceed the bail amount for that offense established under (b) of this section.
AK Stat § 16.05.170 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.170. Power to execute warrant.

Each peace officer designated in AS 16.05.150 may execute a warrant or other process issued by an officer or court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of this title except AS 16.51 and AS 16.52, and may, with a search warrant, search any place at any time. The judge of a court having jurisdiction may, upon proper oath or affirmation showing probable cause, issue a warrant in all cases.
AK Stat § 16.05.180 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.180. Power to search without warrant.

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.
AK Stat § 16.05.190 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.190. Seizure and disposition of equipment.

Guns, traps, nets, fishing tackle, boats, aircraft, automobiles or other vehicles, sleds, and other paraphernalia used in or in aid of a violation of this chapter or a regulation of the department may be seized under a valid search, 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 chapter or a regulation of the department shall be seized by any peace officer designated in AS 16.05.150. Upon conviction of the offender or upon judgment of the court having jurisdiction that the item was taken, transported, or possessed in violation of this chapter or a regulation of the department, all fish and game, or parts of them are forfeited to the state and shall be disposed of as directed by the court. If sold, the proceeds of the sale shall be transmitted to the proper state officer for deposit in the general fund. Guns, traps, nets, fishing tackle, boats, aircraft, or other vehicles, sleds, and other paraphernalia seized under the provisions of this chapter or a regulation of the department, unless forfeited by order of the court, shall be returned, after completion of the case and payment of the fine, if any.
AK Stat § 16.05.195 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.195. Forfeiture of equipment.

(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.
AK Stat § 16.05.200 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.200. Power to administer oaths.

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.
AK Stat § 16.05.210 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.|Sec. 16.05.210. Ineligibility for bounties.

An employee or special hunter of the department may not receive or attempt to receive a bounty for the killing of a predator, or transfer the scalp or other part of a predator to another person for the purpose of collecting a bounty.
AK Stat § 16.05.241 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.241. Powers excluded.

The boards have regulation-making powers as set out in this chapter, but do not have administrative, budgeting, or fiscal powers.
AK Stat § 16.05.253 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.253. Operation of stationary fishing gear.

(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.
AK Stat § 16.05.256 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.256. Nonresident and nonresident alien permits.

Whenever it is necessary to restrict the taking of big game so that the opportunity for state residents to take big game can be reasonably satisfied in accordance with sustained yield principles, the Board of Game may, through a permit system, limit the taking of big game by nonresidents and nonresident aliens to accomplish that purpose.
AK Stat § 16.05.259 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.259. No subsistence defense.

In a prosecution for the taking of fish or game in violation of a statute or regulation, it is not a defense that the taking was done for subsistence uses.
AK Stat § 16.05.260 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.260. Advisory committees.

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.
AK Stat § 16.05.270 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.270. Delegation of authority to commissioner.

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.
AK Stat § 16.05.280 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.280. Removal of board members.

The governor may only remove a board member for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, or because the member while serving on the board is convicted of a misdemeanor for violating a statute or regulation related to fish or game or of a felony, and shall do so by delivering to the member a written copy of the charges and giving the member an opportunity to be heard in person or through counsel at a public hearing before the governor or a designee upon at least 10 days' notice by registered mail. The member may confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses. Upon removal, the governor or a designee shall file in the proper state office the findings and a complete statement of all charges made against the member.
AK Stat § 16.05.290 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.290. Compensation of board members.

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.
AK Stat § 16.05.300 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.300. Board meetings.

(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.
AK Stat § 16.05.305 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.305. Clerical assistance for boards.

The Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game are authorized to hire and set the compensation for one clerical assistant for each board.
AK Stat § 16.05.310 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.310. Special board meetings.

A board may meet at any time upon the call of the commissioner or upon the request of two board members.
AK Stat § 16.05.315 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.315. Joint board meetings.

The Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game may hold a joint meeting upon the call of the commissioner or a board to resolve any conflicts in regulations of the boards and to consider matters, as determined by the commissioner or a board, that require the consideration of both boards.
AK Stat § 16.05.320 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 2. Boards of Fisheries and Game.|Sec. 16.05.320. Quorum.

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.
AK Stat § 16.05.330 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 3. Licensing of Sport Fishing and Hunting.|Sec. 16.05.330. Licenses, tags, and subsistence permits; immunity for damage to electronic devices.

(a) Except as otherwise permitted in this chapter, without having the appropriate license, tag, or permit in actual possession, a person may not engage in (1) sport fishing, including the taking of razor clams; (2) hunting or trapping; (3) the farming of fish, fur, or game; (4) taxidermy or fur dealing; or (5) control of nuisance wild birds and nuisance wild small mammals for compensation. (b) When obtaining the appropriate license or tag in (a) of this section, an applicant who asserts residency in the state shall provide the license vendor with the proof of residence that the department requires by regulation. (c) The Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game may adopt regulations providing for the issuance and expiration of subsistence permits for areas, villages, communities, groups, or individuals as needed for authorizing, regulating, and monitoring the subsistence harvest of fish and game. The boards shall adopt these regulations when the subsistence preference requires a reduction in the harvest of a fish stock or game population by nonsubsistence users. (d) A person may not receive a sport fishing, hunting, or trapping license or other permit or tag issued under AS 16.05.330 - 16.05.430, if the person's right to obtain, or exercise the privileges granted by, a sport fishing, hunting, or trapping license is suspended or revoked in another state. A person who applies for a sport fishing, hunting, or trapping license or other permit or tag issued under AS 16.05.330 - 16.05.430 shall sign a statement that the person's right to obtain, or exercise the privileges granted by, a sport fishing, hunting, or trapping license is not suspended or revoked in another state. (e) [Repealed, § 2 ch 39 SLA 2001.]  (f) A person charged with violating (a)(1) or (2) of this section for failure to have a license in actual possession may not be convicted if the person provides, not later than 30 days after the issuance of the citation, evidence satisfactory to the arresting or citing agency of a license previously issued to the person that was valid at the time of the offense. (g) A license in actual possession may be in paper or electronic form. (h) A peace officer presented with an electronic device under (g) of this section is immune from any liability resulting from damage to the device, except that a peace officer may be liable for civil damages that are the result of the peace officer's intentional misconduct.
AK Stat § 16.05.334 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 3. Licensing of Sport Fishing and Hunting.|Sec. 16.05.334. Application of Wildlife Violator Compact.

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.
AK Stat § 16.05.335 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 16. Fish and Game|Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions|Article 3. Licensing of Sport Fishing and Hunting.|Sec. 16.05.335. Complimentary licenses.

The commissioner shall annually, at the request of the governor, provide the governor with not more than 50 complimentary fishing and hunting licenses and appropriate big game tags which the governor may distribute to distinguished visitors to the state for their use in any one season during their visits to the state. The complimentary license for sport fishing or hunting or both shall be inscribed by the governor with the inclusive dates for its authorized use. The governor shall advise the department on any complimentary issuances, which information shall be available to the public.