Alaska Stat. § 16.43.400 – Special harvest area entry permits

(a) In addition to entry permits, interim-use permits, and educational permits, the commission may issue special harvest area entry permits to
1. (1) holders of private, nonprofit hatchery permits issued by the Department of Fish and Game under AS 16.10.400 — 16.10.475 for salmon; and
2. (2) nonprofit organizations holding a permit under AS 16.12 for a shellfish enhancement project.
(b) The commission may issue special harvest area entry permits notwithstanding the establishment of maximum or optimum numbers under AS 16.43.240 and 16.43.290.