An Act restructuring the Board of Fisheries; and providing for an effective date.

Summary

The bill creates a statewide Board of Fisheries composed of three five‑member regional boards—Southeast, Central, and Western—whose members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature. Each regional board must include one commercial fisherman, one sport fisherman, one subsistence or personal‑use fisherman, and two members of the public, all Alaska residents. The boards will hold at least one meeting each year, may hold additional meetings, can meet jointly with the Board of Game, and are authorized to hire a clerical assistant.

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