2018 Alaska Statutes
Title 16. Fish and Game
Chapter 10. Fisheries and Fishing Regulations
Article 12. High Seas Interception of Salmon.
Sec. 16.10.800. Definitions.
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.
