How SB 253 changes current law

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The bill establishes a big game guide concession area permit program in Alaska, creating regulatory oversight for big game guiding activities.

• AS 08.54.600(a)

  (6) adopt procedural and substantive regulations required by this chapter;

  Adds a requirement for the board to adopt regulations related to the new concession permit program.

• AS 16.05

  Sec. 16.05.262. Establishment of big game guide concession areas.

  Creates a new section outlining the procedures for establishing big game guide concession areas.

• AS 38.05

  Sec. 38.05.022. Big game guide concession area permit program.

  Introduces a new section that establishes the permit program for big game guides.

• AS 38.05.022(a)

  The commissioner shall implement a big game guide concession area permit program to limit the number of individuals authorized to conduct big game guiding on land in the state where the Board of Game has approved the establishment of a big game guide concession area under AS 16.05.262.

  Mandates the creation of a permit program to regulate the number of big game guides operating in designated areas.

• AS 38.05.022(b)

  The commissioner shall administer the big game guide concession area permit program to...

  Details the goals of the permit program, focusing on conservation and management of wildlife.

• AS 38.05.022(c)

  The department shall issue full big game guide concession area and limited big game guide concession area permits for a big game guide concession area established by the Board of Game under AS 16.05.262...

  Outlines the process for issuing permits through a competitive process.

• AS 38.05.022(e)

  Subject to the approval of the commissioner, a big game guide who holds a concession permit under this section may, during the term of the permit, transfer the concession permit to another individual...

  Allows for the transfer of concession permits under specific conditions.

• AS 38.05.022(f)

  The commissioner, in consultation with the Big Game Commercial Services Board... may suspend or revoke a concession permit issued under this section.

  Gives the commissioner authority to enforce permit compliance through suspension or revocation.

• AS 38.05.022(h)

  The commissioner is responsible for administration and enforcement of this section and may delegate that authority as appropriate.

  Clarifies the administrative responsibilities for overseeing the new permit program.