2018 Alaska Statutes
Title 16. Fish and Game
Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions
Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.
Sec. 16.05.092. Fisheries rehabilitation, enhancement, and development.
The department shall
(1) develop and continually maintain a comprehensive, coordinated state plan for the orderly present and long-range rehabilitation, enhancement, and development of all aspects of the state's fisheries for the perpetual use, benefit, and enjoyment of all citizens and revise and update this plan annually;
(2) encourage the investment by private enterprise in the technological development and economic utilization of the fisheries resources;
(3) through rehabilitation, enhancement, and development programs do all things necessary to ensure perpetual and increasing production and use of the food resources of state waters and continental shelf areas;
(4) prepare a comprehensive annual report, containing detailed information regarding its accomplishments under this section and proposals of plans and activities for the next fiscal year, and notify the legislature not later than 20 days after the convening of each regular session that the report is available.
