5 AAC 27.179. Permits for winter food and bait herring fishery in Southeastern Alaska Area

(a) The owner or operator of a vessel used in the winter food and bait herring fishery must obtain a permit issued by the commissioner. In the permit, the commissioner shall set the date when the permit holder may begin fishing. The date shall occur during a 14-day period following the issuance of the permit. When setting the date under this subsection, the commissioner shall consider the following:

(1) the anticipated harvest effort in the district;

(2) the guideline harvest level established;

(3) the available tender capacity; and

(4) seasonal bait demand.

(b) The permit required under (a) of this section may

(1) establish harvest limits;

(2) specify open fishing areas;

(3) establish reporting requirements; and

(4) set other conditions determined by the commissioner to be necessary for the conservation and management of the resource.

History: Eff. 1/29/98, Register 145; am 4/16/2000, Register 154

Authority: AS 16.05.251

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