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AK HB20

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2011

Primary Sponsor

Wes Keller

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Alaska Statute 16.05.251 to add new subsection (j) establishing a priority for personal use fisheries when harvest restrictions are needed
  • Requires the Board of Fisheries to place restrictions on all other fisheries before restricting personal use fisheries when limiting harvest to achieve a management goal
  • Defines "management goal" as the escapement or estimated population size of an exploited stock that provides the greatest potential for sustained yield as established by the board
  • Exceptions to this priority are provided by AS 16.05.258

Legislative Description

Personal Use Fishing Priority

Fish & Game (fish)

Last Action

COSPONSOR(S): THOMPSON

1/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Fisheries1/18/2011

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