(a) The department shall approve the source and number of salmon eggs taken under AS 16.10.400 - 16.10.470.
(b) Where feasible, salmon eggs utilized by a hatchery operator shall first be taken from stocks native to the area in which the hatchery is located, and then, upon department approval, from other areas, as necessary.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 10. Fisheries and Fishing Regulations
Sec. 16.10.375. Regional salmon plans.
Sec. 16.10.380. Regional associations.
Sec. 16.10.400. Permits for salmon hatcheries.
Sec. 16.10.410. Hearings before permit issuance.
Sec. 16.10.420. Conditions of a permit.
Sec. 16.10.430. Alteration, suspension, or revocation of permit.
Sec. 16.10.440. Regulations relating to released fish.
Sec. 16.10.443. Department assistance and cooperation.
Sec. 16.10.450. Sale of salmon and salmon eggs: use of proceeds; quality and price.
Sec. 16.10.455. Cost recovery fisheries.
Sec. 16.10.460. Inspection of hatchery.
Sec. 16.10.470. Annual report.
Sec. 16.10.480. Contracts for the operation of state hatcheries.