Alaska Statutes.
Title 16. Fish and Game
Chapter 40. Commercial Use of Fish and Game
Section 105. Criteria For Issuance of Permits.
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AS 16.40.105. Criteria For Issuance of Permits.

The commissioner shall issue permits under AS 16.40.100 on the basis of the following criteria:
        (1) the physical and biological characteristics of the proposed farm or hatchery location must be suitable for the farming or the shellfish or aquatic plant proposed;
        (2) the proposed farm or hatchery may not require significant alterations in traditional fisheries or other existing uses of fish and wildlife resources;
        (3) the proposed farm or hatchery may not significantly affect fisheries, wildlife, or their habitats in an adverse manner;
        (4) the proposed farm or hatchery plans and staffing plans must demonstrate technical and operational feasibility; and
        (5) the proposed farm site may not include more than an insignificant population of a wild stock, on the site, of a shellfish species intended to be cultured.

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