Section 5.06.333. Requirements and specifications for use of 200 fathoms of drift gillnet in Bristol Bay.

	(a)  Two Bristol Bay drift gillnet CFEC permit holders may concurrently fish from the same vessel and jointly operate up to 200 fathoms of drift gillnet gear under this section, except  
		(1) in the Togiak District;  
		(2) in a special harvest area;  
		(3) in the Bristol Bay Area when the Naknek River Special Harvest Area is open under 5 AAC 06.360.  
	(b)  Before operating drift gillnet gear jointly under this section, both permit holders shall register with the department under 5 AAC 06.370 for the same district indicating the intent to jointly operate gear. The permit holders may not use a vessel for joint operations of drift gillnet gear unless that vessel is registered with the department under 5 AAC 06.370 for the same district as the permit holders. Termination of joint operation of drift gillnet gear under this section is not effective until at least one of the permit holders register the date and time of termination with the department in the manner specified for reregistration in 5 AAC 06.370(b).  
	(c)  When two Bristol Bay drift gillnet CFEC permit holders fish from the same vessel and jointly operate a drift gillnet gear under this section, the vessel must display its ADF&G permanent license plate number followed by the letter "D" to identify the vessel as a dual permit vessel. The letter "D" must be removed or covered when the vessel is operating with only one drift gillnet CFEC permit holder on board the vessel. The identification number and letters must be displayed  
		(1) in letters and numerals 12 inches high with lines at least one inch wide;  
		(2) in a color that contrasts with the background;  
		(3) on both sides of the hull; and  
		(4) in a manner that is plainly visible at all times when the vessel is being operated.  
	(d)  When two permit holders jointly operate gear under this section, each permit holder is responsible for ensuring that the entire unit of gear is operated in a lawful manner.  
	(e)  Repealed 4/4/2013.  
	(f)  Repealed 2/13/2005.  
	(g)  Repealed 4/4/2013.  

Authorities

16.05.251

Notes

Reference

5 AAC 06.331

Authority

AS 16.05.251

History

Eff. 4/9/2004, Register 170; am 2/13/2005, Register 173; am 4/9/2010, Register 194; am 7/16/2011, Register 199; am 4/4/2013, Register 206