An Act relating to the duties of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; and relating to the seafood marketing assessment.

HB 135 amends Alaska law to clarify the duties of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) and define "seafood" for marketing assessments. The bill requires ASMI to develop quality specifications for Alaska seafood, prepare market research, and use "inspection" and "premium quality" seals in promotional efforts. It explicitly defines "seafood" to include species like salmon and halibut but excludes aquaculture products. This bill directly affects Alaska's commercial seafood industry, including fishermen and processors who rely on ASMI's marketing programs and assessment funding. The proposed changes aim to standardize marketing efforts and clarify which products are covered under the industry's assessment system.