It became illegal today to fish from a charter fishing vessel without a charter halibut permit from the federal government. Coincidentally, today was opening day for halibut sport fishing in Alaska.
Visit the “Small Entity Compliance Guide” for some very important information. If you failed to apply for a permit or you were denied, see question 11 on page 4. Apply, you will get denied, then you will have to begin the appeal process.
If you are on appeal, you may receive an interim non-transferable permit for up to four anglers until a final ruling is made on your appeal. This process may keep you in business for a bit longer, or you may win your appeal.
Legal assistance with crafting an appeal is the most effective way to win. We will be posting a list of attorneys that we know who have other clients in our shoes. If you know of an attorney that you would like to add, please let us know.
In unity,
Charter Operators of Alaska
"Save charter halibut fishing for tomorrow."
www.charteroperatorsofalaska.org
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