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2017 Alaska Statutes
Title 16. Fish and Game
Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions
Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game
Sec. 16.05.060. Emergency orders.
Universal Citation: AK Stat § 16.05.060 (2017)
(a) This chapter does not limit the power of the commissioner or an authorized designee, when circumstances require, to summarily open or close seasons or areas or to change weekly closed periods on fish or game by means of emergency orders.
(b) The commissioner or an authorized designee may, under criteria adopted by the Board of Fisheries, summarily increase or decrease sport fish bag limits or modify methods of harvest for sport fish by means of emergency orders.
(c) An emergency order has the force and effect of law after field announcement by the commissioner or an authorized designee. An emergency order adopted under this section is not subject to AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).
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