State v. Ostrosky

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

The issues presented in this case are:

1) whether the entry restrictions of the Limited Entry Act, AS 16.43.010-.380, violate the following provisions of the Alaska Constitution:(a) article VIII, section 3, which reserves naturally occurring fish to the people for common use;(b) article I, section 1, which guarantees all persons equal rights and opportunities;

2) whether the transferability provisions of the Limited Entry Act, under which entry permits can be sold or inherited, AS 16.43.150(h), and .170, violate(a) article VIII, section 15 of the Alaska Constitution,…