Article: BRISTOL BAY SALMON PERMIT HOLDERS APPROVE REGIONAL MARKETING ASSOCIATION

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development issued the following news release:

Bristol Bay salmon drift gill net permit holders have approved a self-imposed one-percent tax for a regional marketing effort. By a margin of 410 "yes" votes to 297 "no" votes a one-percent tax passed to go to the Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association (BBRSDA).

The election was completed by Alaska Division of Investments staff and certified by Commerce Commissioner Bill Noll. The vote represents 38 percent of Bristol Bay salmon drift gill net permit holders.

This is the second RSDA to be formed in the state under legislation HB 419 that was signed into law by Governor ...

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