Alaska HB117 allows cooperative fishing for set gillnet entry permit holders in salmon fisheries.

Alaska HB117 amends the state's fishing regulations to allow two or more set gillnet entry permit holders to fish cooperatively in salmon fisheries. This means they can operate their gear together, but only if the permit holder of the gear is present and actively engaged. Up to 10 permit holders can participate in one cooperative. Fish harvested by the cooperative can be sold by a single permit holder or a transporter. The Board of Fisheries must adopt regulations to implement these changes.

Alaska HB117 allows cooperative fishing for set gillnet entry permit holders in salmon fisheries.

Alaska HB117 amends the state's fishing regulations to allow two or more set gillnet entry permit holders to fish cooperatively in salmon fisheries. This means they can operate their gear together, but only if the permit holder of the gear is present and actively engaged. Up to 10 permit holders can participate in one cooperative. Fish harvested by the cooperative can be sold by a single permit holder or a transporter. The Board of Fisheries must adopt regulations to implement these changes.