(a) A fishing derby association permitted by the Department of Fish & Game under AS 16.05.662 to sell derby-caught fish to a processor shall ensure that
- (1) the fish is visually checked for contamination from bilge water, diesel fuel, and bird droppings as it comes off the fishing boats; contaminated fish may not be sold;
- (2) storage containers used to hold the fish are made of plastic or another impermeable material that is easily cleanable;
- (3) storage containers are cleaned between uses;
- (4) the fish is protected from direct sunlight or other sources of heat;
- (5) the fish is iced or chilled to maintain quality;
- (6) the fish is cleaned in an area that is covered to protect the seafood from weather and bird droppings;
- (7) fish is not cleaned on recreational fishing boats;
- (8) each table used to clean the fish has an easily cleanable surface and is regularly cleaned;
- (9) the area where the fish is to be cleaned has potable water in amounts sufficient to clean containers, fish, and tables; and
- (10) disposal of fish waste does not violate AS 46.03.810 or any other provision of law.
- (b) In this section, "fishing derby association" has the meaning given in AS 16.05.662.
(Eff. 12/18/97, Register 144; readopt 12/2/99, Register 152)
Authority: AS 17.20.005, AS 17.20.072, AS 44.46.020, AS 17.20.065, AS 17.20.180