To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow the transport, purchase, and sale of pelts of, and handicrafts, garments, and art produced from, Southcentral and Southeast Alaska northern sea otters that are taken for subsistence purposes.

Summary

The bill changes the Marine Mammal Protection Act so that pelts and items made from northern sea otters harvested for subsistence can be transported, bought, and sold. It applies only to otters taken under Alaska's subsistence regulations in the Southcentral and Southeast regions, affecting local hunters, artisans, and buyers.

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