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AK SB15

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/18/2023

Primary Sponsor

Scott Kawasaki

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Origin

Senate

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 16.05.251 to require the Board of Fisheries to prioritize personal use fisheries when implementing harvest restrictions
  • Board must 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
  • Exception applies when restrictions are provided under AS 16.05.258

Legislative Description

Personal Use Fishing Priority

Fish & Game (fish)

Last Action

REFERRED TO RESOURCES

1/18/2023

Committee Referrals

Resources1/18/2023

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