Alaska2026Passed Legislature

SB108

SB 108: Finfish Farms and Products

Last scannedSep 8, 2026, 12:47 AM

In one sentence

This bill updates Alaska laws to include finfish farming as an agricultural activity and gives state officials authority to permit and regulate these farms.

Adds aquatic or finfish farming to the legal definition of 'agricultural facility'.
Includes aquatic or finfish farming in the list of activities that count as an 'agricultural operation'.
Gives the commissioner power to permit and regulate aquatic and finfish farming while protecting fish and game resources.
Limits what actions the Board of Fisheries can take regarding permits for farms, hatcheries, and harvests under specific laws.
Clarifies that existing laws do not ban raising wild animals in captivity or game birds on hunting preserves.

The provided text does not state a specific effective date.
The official bill excerpt ends before finishing the sentence about regulations for game hunting preserves.

Plain language

Finfish farming: Raising aquatic animals in controlled environments.
Agricultural facility: Land, buildings, or equipment used for crops, livestock, or finfish farming.

Official record

Validated

FINFISH FARMS AND PRODUCTS An Act relating to finfish farms and finfish farm products; and providing for an effective date.

Official activity