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Home » US Law » 2022 Alaska Statutes » Title 16. Fish and Game » Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions » Article 8. Protection of Waterways for Anadromous Fish.

Sec. 16.05.871. Protection of fish and game.

(a) The commissioner shall, in accordance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), specify the various rivers, lakes, and streams or parts of them that are important for the spawning, rearing, or migration of anadromous fish. (b) If a person or governmental agency desires to construct a hydraulic project, or use, divert, obstruct, pollute, or change […]

Sec. 16.05.881. Construction without approval prohibited.

If a person or governmental agency begins construction on a work or project or use for which notice is required by AS 16.05.871 without first providing plans and specifications subject to the approval of the commissioner for the proper protection of fish and game, and without first having obtained written approval of the commissioner as […]

Sec. 16.05.891. Exemption for emergency situations.

In an emergency arising from weather or stream flow conditions, the commissioner, through authorized representatives, shall issue oral permits to a riparian owner for removing obstructions or for repairing existing structures without the necessity of submitting prepared plans and specifications as required by AS 16.05.871.

Sec. 16.05.896. Penalty for causing material damage.

If a person or governmental agency fails to notify the commissioner of any construction or use that causes material damage to the spawning beds or prevents or interferes with the migration of anadromous fish, or by neglect or noncompliance with plans and specifications required and approved by the commissioner causes material damage to the spawning […]