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This bill modifies the duties of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) and updates the legal definition of seafood. Specifically, the bill expands ASMI's existing responsibilities by adding the word "harvest" alongside "capture" when referring to seafood handling recommendations, which provides a more comprehensive approach to seafood quality guidelines. The bill also modifies the definition of seafood to explicitly include aquatic farm products, broadening the scope of what can be considered seafood under Alaska state law. The expanded definition means that aquatic farm products are now officially recognized as seafood, which could potentially impact marketing, research, and promotional efforts by ASMI. The bill maintains ASMI's core mission of conducting educational programs, promoting seafood species and by-products, developing market research, preparing annual reports to the governor, and using quality seals in advertising efforts. These changes aim to provide more clarity and inclusivity in how seafood is defined and marketed in Alaska.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB135