Section 5.37.100. Permits.

	(a)  A processor, buyer, harvester of aquatic plants, aquatic plant farmer operating under a permit authorized by AS 16.40.100, or a person intending to collect and supply wild stock to such an aquatic farm must obtain a harvest permit issued by the commissioner, or the commissioner's authorized representative, before operating. The permit must include the following provisions:  
		(1) the area of operation shall be restricted to one or more fishing districts;  
		(2) species to be harvested;  
		(3) method of harvest shall be restricted to mechanical cutting or handpicking;  
		(4) plants shall be removed from the water at the time of harvesting;  
		(5) aquatic plants where used as a substrate for herring spawn may be harvested only as otherwise provided in this title.  
	(b)  Notwithstanding (a) of this section, outside of the nonsubsistence areas defined in 5 AAC 99.015, a permit is not required for the harvesting of aquatic plants for noncommercial uses.   

Authorities

16.05.251

Notes

Reference

5 AAC 27.334

Authority

AS 16.05.251

History

In effect before 1988; am 6/2/88, Register 106; am 5/11/90, Register 114; am 8/8/2007, Register 183