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Alaska · Through Alaska Statutes 2025 (34th Legislature, 2025-2026)

AS 16.10.800: Definitions.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 16. Fish and Game.
  2. Chapter 10. Fisheries and Fishing Regulations.
  3. Article 12. High Seas Interception of Salmon.

In AS 16.10.750 — 16.10.800,

(1) “high seas interception,” “interception,” or a similar term means the unauthorized catching, taking, or harvesting of salmon for other than sport, subsistence, or personal use purposes,

(A) throughout the migratory range of each species, by a vessel not registered under the laws of this state; or

(B) beyond the territorial sea of the state by a vessel registered under the laws of the state;

(2) “knowing” or “knowingly” has the meaning given for “knowingly” in AS 11.81.900(a);

(3) “process” means affecting the condition or location of salmon, including preparation, packaging, storage, refrigeration, or transportation;

(4) “reckless disregard” has the meaning given for “recklessly” in AS 11.81.900(a);

(5) “salmon” means Pacific salmon and steelhead, and parts of Pacific salmon and steelhead, whether mature or immature, processed or unprocessed; and

(6) “unauthorized” means contrary to a statute or regulation of the United States or the state, or to a treaty or international fishery agreement, or in violation of a foreign law.

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