Alaska § 16.10.010 - Interference with salmon spawning streams and waters.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 16.10.010 — Interference with salmon spawning streams and waters., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.10.010. Interference with salmon spawning streams and waters.
(a) A person may not, without first applying for and obtaining a permit or license from the Department of Environmental Conservation, (1) obstruct, divert, or pollute waters of the state, either fresh or salt, utilized by salmon in the propagation of the species, by felling trees or timber in those waters, casting, passing, throwing, or dumping tree limbs or foliage, underbrush, stumps, rubbish, earth, stones, rock, or other debris, or passing or dumping sawdust, planer shavings, or other waste or refuse of any kind in those waters;
(2) erect a dam, barricade, or obstruction to retard, conserve, impound, or divert the waters described in (1) of this subsection to prevent, retard, or interfere with the free ingress or egress of salmon into those waters in the natural spawning or propagation process;
(3) render the waters described in (1) of this subsection inaccessible or uninhabitable for salmon for spawning or propagation.
(b) The application for the permit or license referred to in (a) of this section must set out the name and style of the person or concern, describe the waters and location, and state in particular the plans, purpose, and intention for which the application is made.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 16.10.010
What does Alaska Statutes § 16.10.010 cover?
Section 16.10.010 ("Interference with salmon spawning streams and waters.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 16.10.010?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 16.10.010" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 16.10.010 apply to my situation?
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