1. (a) At least 30 days before the expiration date of the operation permit or the date of transfer, an aquatic farm or hatchery operation permit holder must apply for the renewal or transfer of an operation permit by submitting the

   1. (1) renewal or transfer form provided by the department; and
   2. (2) $100 renewal or transfer fee.

2. (b) The commissioner will issue a renewal or transfer of an aquatic farm or hatchery operation permit if the commissioner determines that the

   1. (1) applicant meets the requirements of (a) of this section;
   2. (2) applicant has complied with terms and conditions of the operating permit; and
   3. (3) aquatic farm or hatchery operation continues to demonstrate technical and operational feasibility.
3. (c) A permit holder may continue operations under the existing operation permit, unless the commissioner denies the application for renewal or transfer.

(Eff. 8/12/89, Register 111; am 6/17/2001, Register 158; am 5/19/2005, Register 174)

Authority: AS 16.05.050, AS 16.40.100, AS 16.40.110, AS 16.05.092, AS 16.40.105, AS 16.40.160