Sec. 16.05.258. Subsistence use and allocation of fish and game.
(a) Except in nonsubsistence areas, the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game shall identify the fish stocks and game populations, or portions of stocks or populations, that are customarily and traditionally taken or used for subsistence. The commissioner shall provide recommendations to the boards concerning the stock and population identifications. The boards shall […]
Sec. 16.05.259. No subsistence defense.
In a prosecution for the taking of fish or game in violation of a statute or regulation, it is not a defense that the taking was done for subsistence uses.
Sec. 16.05.221. Boards of fisheries and game.
(a) For purposes of the conservation and development of the fishery resources of the state, there is created the Board of Fisheries composed of seven members appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session. The governor shall appoint each member on the basis of […]
Sec. 16.05.241. Powers excluded.
The boards have regulation-making powers as set out in this chapter, but do not have administrative, budgeting, or fiscal powers.
Sec. 16.05.251. Regulations of the Board of Fisheries.
(a) The Board of Fisheries may adopt regulations it considers advisable in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) for (1) setting apart fish reserve areas, refuges, and sanctuaries in the waters of the state over which it has jurisdiction, subject to the approval of the legislature; (2) establishing open and closed seasons and areas […]
Sec. 16.05.253. Operation of stationary fishing gear.
(a) The Board of Fisheries may require a person who holds a limited entry permit or an interim-use permit under AS 16.43 to be physically present at a beach or riparian fishing site during the operation of net gear or other stationary fishing gear at the site, except when the permit holder is at or […]
Sec. 16.05.255. Regulations of the Board of Game; management requirements.
(a) The Board of Game may adopt regulations it considers advisable in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) for (1) setting apart game reserve areas, refuges, and sanctuaries in the water or on the land of the state over which it has jurisdiction, subject to the approval of the legislature; (2) establishing open and […]