Sec. 16.43.860. Suspension.
(a) A permit holder whose commercial salmon fishing privileges for a salmon fishery are suspended under AS 16.43.850 – 16.43.895 may not obtain an entry permit or interim-use permit for that salmon fishery during the period of the suspension of the privileges. During the period for which the permit holder’s privilege to obtain an entry […]
Sec. 16.43.870. Notice and appeal.
The commission shall provide notice of determinations of the commission under AS 16.43.850 – 16.43.895. Respondents may request a hearing under regulations adopted by the commission under AS 16.43.110.
Sec. 16.43.880. Required notice to commission.
(a) A court that convicts a person of a violation of commercial fishing laws under this title or under a regulation adopted under this title in a salmon fishery shall forward a record of the conviction to the commission on a weekly basis. (b) A conviction on a plea of nolo contendere accepted by the […]
Sec. 16.43.895. Definitions for AS 16.43.850 – 16.43.895.
In AS 16.43.850 – 16.43.895, (1) “commercial fishing law” means a statute or regulation that regulates the conduct of a person engaged in commercial fishing activities by establishing requirements relating to fishing licenses and permits; catch records and reports; size, nature, quantity, or use of fishing vessels, sites, and gear; time, place, or manner of […]
Sec. 16.43.940. Exempted activities.
This chapter does not apply to activities authorized by a permit issued under AS 16.40.100 or 16.40.120.
Sec. 16.43.945. Commercial fishing privileges exempt from claims of creditors.
Except as provided in AS 16.10.333 – 16.10.338, AS 16.43.170(g), AS 44.81.215, and 44.81.231 – 44.81.250, commercial fishing privileges granted under this chapter, including entry permits, are exempt from claims of creditors, including claims under AS 09.38.065 and AS 45.29.408.
Sec. 16.43.950. Applications of regulations of Board of Fisheries.
Nothing in this chapter limits the powers of the Board of Fisheries, including the power to determine legal types of gear and the power to establish size limitations or other uniform restrictions applying to a certain type of gear. Holders of interim-use permits or entry permits issued under this chapter are subject to all regulations […]
Sec. 16.43.955. Hearings in proximity to Board of Fisheries meetings.
When practicable, a commission hearing that deals with the subject of limiting entry to a fishery shall be held on the same dates on which, and in the same building or in a building adjacent to the building in which, a Board of Fisheries meeting is being held.
Sec. 16.43.960. Commission revocation or suspension of permits.
(a) The commission may revoke, suspend, or transfer all entry or interim-use permits held by a person who knowingly provides or assists in providing false information, or fails to correct false information provided to the commission for the purpose of obtaining a benefit for self or another, including the issuance, renewal, duplication, or transfer of […]
Sec. 16.43.970. Penalties.
(a) A person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter is, upon conviction, guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for a first conviction, and a fine of not more than $10,000 for a second or third conviction. […]