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AK HB100

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Beth Kerttula

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from growing or cultivating genetically modified fish in Alaska.

  • Exempts rearing and sale of ornamental finfish for aquariums or ornamental ponds if the fish are not reared in or released into state waters.

  • Exempts department fishery rehabilitation, enhancement, and development activities.

  • Exempts nonprofit salmon hatchery permit holders from selling salmon returning from natural state waters and surplus salmon eggs.

  • Defines "genetically modified fish" by reference to AS 17.20.040(b)(2).

Legislative Description

Ban Cultivation Of Genetically Mod. Fish

Consumer Affairs

Last Action

REFERRED TO RESOURCES

2/24/2012

Committee Referrals

Resources2/24/2012
Fisheries1/18/2011

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