Alaska § 16.05.060 - Emergency orders.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 16.05.060 — Emergency orders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16.05.060. Emergency orders.

 (a) This chapter does not limit the power of the commissioner or an authorized designee, when circumstances require, to summarily open or close seasons or areas or to change weekly closed periods on fish or game by means of emergency orders.

 (b) The commissioner or an authorized designee may, under criteria adopted by the Board of Fisheries, summarily increase or decrease sport fish bag limits or modify methods of harvest for sport fish by means of emergency orders.

 (c) An emergency order has the force and effect of law after field announcement by the commissioner or an authorized designee. An emergency order adopted under this section is not subject to AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 16.05.060

What does Alaska Statutes § 16.05.060 cover?

Section 16.05.060 ("Emergency orders.") 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.

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