This bill amends various sections of Alaska's laws to establish regulations for finfish farming and the sale of finfish farm products. Key changes include the definition of "agricultural facility" and "agricultural operation" to explicitly include aquatic and finfish farming. The bill introduces a new section for "finfish farm permits," which allows the commissioner to issue triennial permits for qualified applicants to operate finfish farms, acquire, and sell finfish stock and products. It mandates that all finfish at these farms must be triploid, ensuring sterility, and outlines the regulatory framework for the operation, siting, and management of finfish farms.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing laws to clarify that the Board of Fisheries cannot adopt regulations regarding finfish farms without specific provisions, and it updates definitions related to finfish and finfish farm products. The bill also emphasizes the need for monitoring and compliance with health standards for both finfish and aquatic farm products. The effective date of the bill is immediate upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
HB0111A, AM HB 111, introduced 02/21/2025: 09.45.235, 16.05.050, 16.05.251, 37.10.050, 16.40.120, 16.40.130, 16.40.100, 16.40.220, 16.05.930, 16.05.920, 16.05.921, 16.05.330, 16.05.723, 16.10.269, 16.10.265, 16.10.267, 16.40.210, 16.05.080, 16.40.230, 16.43.940, 16.51.180, 16.40.199, 17.20.005, 17.20.017, 17.20.013, 17.20.070, 17.20.200, 17.20.370