Section 5 AAC 27.179 - Permits for winter food and bait herring fishery in Southeastern Alaska Area(a) The owner or operator of a vessel used in the winter food and bait herring fishery must obtain a permit issued by the commissioner. In the permit, the commissioner shall set the date when the permit holder may begin fishing. The date shall occur during a 14-day period following the issuance of the permit. When setting the date under this subsection, the commissioner shall consider the following: (1) the anticipated harvest effort in the district;(2) the guideline harvest level established;(3) the available tender capacity; and(4) seasonal bait demand.(b) The permit required under (a) of this section may (1) establish harvest limits;(2) specify open fishing areas;(3) establish reporting requirements; and(4) set other conditions determined by the commissioner to be necessary for the conservation and management of the resource.Eff. 1/29/98, Register 145; am 4/16/2000, Register 154