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AK HB211

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Lincoln

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Origin

House of Representatives

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Requires nonresidents hunting caribou from the Porcupine, Teshekpuk, Central Arctic, or Western Arctic herds to be accompanied by a qualified guide, resident spouse, or resident relative.

  • Mandates nonresidents applying for big game tags to furnish an affidavit to the state confirming they will be personally accompanied while hunting by a qualified person.

  • Makes falsification of the required affidavit guilty of perjury under Alaska Statute 11.56.200.

  • Establishes penalties for violations as a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.

  • Requires applicants for nonresident hunt permits to provide proof of prior authorization to use federal, state, or private land where the hunt will occur.

Legislative Description

Nonresident Hunting Requirements: Caribou

Licensing

Last Action

RETURNED TO STATE AFFAIRS

2/16/2018

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/3/2017
Resources4/5/2017

Full Bill Text

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