Alaska Statutes.
Title 17. Food and Drugs
Chapter 20. Alaska Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
Section 66. Seafood Product Quality Standards and Seals.
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AS 17.20.066. Seafood Product Quality Standards and Seals.

(a) The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute established in AS 16.51 shall design an "inspection" seal that may be used to signify that a seafood product has been packed in compliance with the requirements of a permit issued under AS 17.20.065 .

(b) The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute shall design a "premium quality" seal that may be used to signify that a seafood product has met the product specifications and standards under (d) of this section.

(c) The commissioner shall authorize the use of an "inspection" seal for display on seafood products processed by a person who, at the time the products are processed, holds a permit to operate issued under AS 17.20.065 and who complies with regulations adopted under this chapter.

(d) The commissioner, after consultation with the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, shall develop product specifications and standards for the use of the "premium quality" seal on Alaska seafood products. The commissioner shall authorize a seafood processor to display a "premium quality" seal on products that qualify for the seal if the processor meets the requirements of regulations adopted under this chapter and has been issued a permit to operate under AS 17.20.065 .

(e) A person may not display a seal under this section without authorization from the commissioner.

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