(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).
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions
Article 1. The Department of Fish and Game.
Sec. 16.05.010. Commissioner of fish and game.
Sec. 16.05.020. Functions of commissioner.
Sec. 16.05.040. Compensation of commissioner.
Sec. 16.05.050. Powers and duties of commissioner.
Sec. 16.05.052. Nuisance moose.
Sec. 16.05.055. On-board observer program.
Sec. 16.05.060. Emergency orders.
Sec. 16.05.065. Application extension.
Sec. 16.05.070. Regulations as evidence.
Sec. 16.05.080. Limitation of power.
Sec. 16.05.090. Organization of the department.
Sec. 16.05.092. Fisheries rehabilitation, enhancement, and development.
Sec. 16.05.094. Duties of section of subsistence hunting and fishing.
Sec. 16.05.100. Fish and game fund established.
Sec. 16.05.110. Composition of fund.
Sec. 16.05.120. Disbursement of funds.
Sec. 16.05.130. Diversion of funds prohibited; separate accounts.
Sec. 16.05.140. Assent to provisions of federal aid acts.
Sec. 16.05.150. Enforcement authority.
Sec. 16.05.160. Duty to arrest.
Sec. 16.05.165. Form and issuance of citation.
Sec. 16.05.170. Power to execute warrant.
Sec. 16.05.180. Power to search without warrant.
Sec. 16.05.190. Seizure and disposition of equipment.
Sec. 16.05.195. Forfeiture of equipment.