1985-34 Supporting SB 245 and HB 331 Concerning the Theft of Commercial Fishing Gear.L'
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. 85-34-R
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY SUPPORTING SENATE
L 245 AND HOUSE BILL 331 CONCERNING THE THEFT OF COMMERCIAL FISHING GEAR.
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 245 and House Bill 331 have been introduced and
de a definition for theft of commercial fishing gear as a crime of theft
in the second degree, and
WHEREAS, this crime is then punishable, upon conviction, by a
of a term of imprisonment of not more than five years and forfeiture
commercial fishing license and all limited entry permits, and
WHEREAS, theft of commercial fishing gear is an ongoing problem and
a real detriment to the financial stability of Kodiak Island's large fishing
fleet, and
WHEREAS, this problem has become even more serious with the limited
amounts of fish resources available for harvest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly
that Senate Bill 245 and House Bill 331 should be passed by the Legislature and
gned into law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be sent to the
llowing individuals:
Honorable Bill Sheffield, Governor of Alaska
Honorable Patrick Rodey, Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee
Honorable Arliss Sturgulewski, Chairman, Senate Resources Committee
Honorable M. M. Miller, Chairman, House Judiciary Committee
Honorable Albert P. Adams, Chairman, House Finance Committee
Honorable Fred F. Zharoff, Senator District H
Honorable David W. Thompson, Representative District 27
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of April , 1985.
IATTEST:
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
By
4rough Mayor