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.
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.