Sectional Analysis for CS for HB 364 (RES)

Section 1: Adds a new subsection to AS 08.54.650, Transporter license. Requires a transporter to contact their clients in the field at least once every three days and transport meat out of the field before waste or spoilage can occur.

Section 2: Amends AS 08.54.720(a), Unlawful acts. Adds transporters who knowingly fail to comply with Section 1 of this bill.

Section 3: Amends AS 08.54.720(b), Unlawful acts. Adds new subparagraph 20 (Section 2 of this bill) to the list of offenses for which sanctions may be imposed.

Section 4: Amends AS 08.54.720(f), Unlawful acts. Allows the suspension of a transporter license if a misdemeanor offense is committed under new subparagraph 20.

Section 5: Adds a new paragraph to AS 16.05.050, Powers and duties of commissioner. Requires the department to provide a moose hunting orientation course for residents and nonresidents.

Section 6: Amends AS 16.05.340(a)(15), License, permit and tag fees. Requires a nonresident unless accompanied by a guide or a close relative to take a moose hunting orientation course prior to obtaining a moose tag.

Section 7: Effective date of July 1, 1999.