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AK HB266

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carl Gatto

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Origin

House of Representatives

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 16.05.251 to establish a priority for personal use fisheries when harvest restrictions are needed to achieve escapement goals
  • Requires the Board of Fisheries to place restrictions on all other fisheries before restricting personal use fisheries when a stock or species harvest is limited
  • Defines "escapement goal" as the escapement or annual estimated size of the target stock that provides the greatest potential for maximum sustained yield as established by the board
  • Notwithstanding subsistence provisions in AS 16.05.258, personal use fisheries receive priority protection under harvest limitations

Legislative Description

Personal Use Fishing Priority

Fish & Game (both)

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): JOHNSON

2/19/2010

Committee Referrals

Fisheries1/19/2010

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