The commissioner shall issue permits under Alaska Stat. § 16.40.100 on the basis of the following criteria:

(1) the physical and biological characteristics of the proposed farm or hatchery location must be suitable for the farming or the shellfish or aquatic plant proposed;
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(2) the proposed farm or hatchery may not require significant alterations in traditional fisheries or other existing uses of fish and wildlife resources;
(3) the proposed farm or hatchery may not significantly affect fisheries, wildlife, or their habitats in an adverse manner;
(4) the proposed farm or hatchery plans and staffing plans must demonstrate technical and operational feasibility; and
(5) the proposed farm site may not include more than an insignificant population of a wild stock, on the site, of a shellfish species intended to be cultured.
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