Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 16. FISH AND GAME. |
Chapter 16.10. FISHERIES AND FISHING REGULATIONS. |
Article 16.10.07. PURCHASE OF FISH. |
Section 16.10.270. Purchase of fish by the pound.
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(a) A fish processor or primary fish buyer shall purchase raw fish by the pound. The poundage of the fish to be purchased shall be determined by weighing the fish unless both the buyer and seller agree in writing upon a sample weighing technique that will fairly determine the average weight of the fish purchased.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both.
Authorities
16.10.275;16.10.294
Notes
References
AS 16.10.275 Regulations.
AS 16.10.294 Administrative and judicial orders.
History
(Sec. 1 ch 49 SLA 1965; am Sec. 1 ch 34 SLA 1969; am Sec. 1 ch 102 SLA 1977)