Alaska § 16.12.050 - Regulations relating to released shellfish.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 16.12.050 — Regulations relating to released shellfish., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.12.050. Regulations relating to released shellfish.
(a) Shellfish released into the natural water of the state by a permit holder under this chapter are available to the people for common use and are subject to regulation under applicable law in the same way as shellfish occurring in their natural state except when they are in a special location designated by the department for harvest by a permit holder.
(b) The Board of Fisheries may, after the issuance of a permit by the commissioner, amend by regulation adopted in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) the terms of the permit relating to the source of wild brood stock, the harvest of shellfish by permit holders, and the specific locations designated by the department for harvest. The Board of Fisheries may not adopt a regulation or take an action regarding the issuance or denial of a permit required in this chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 16.12.050
What does Alaska Statutes § 16.12.050 cover?
Section 16.12.050 ("Regulations relating to released shellfish.") 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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