Public Law 75–689

That section 1 of the Act of Congress approved June 14, 1906 (34 Stat. 263), entitled “An Act to prevent aliens from fishing in the waters of Alaska”, is amended to read as follows:

Fishing by aliens, except with rod, spear, etc., unlawful.

“That it shall be unlawful for any person not a citizen of the United States, or who has declared his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and is not a bona fide resident therein, or for any company, corporation, or association not organized or authorized to transact business under the laws of any State, Territory, or district thereof, or for any person not a native of Alaska, to catch or kill, or attempt to catch or kill, except with rod, spear, or gaff, any fish of any kind or species whatsoever in any of the waters of Alaska under the

Provisos.

Sale of fish to aliens, etc.

jurisdiction of the United States: Provided, however, That nothing contained in this Act shall prevent those lawfully taking fish in the said waters from selling the same, fresh or cured, in Alaska or in Alaskan waters, to any alien person, company, or vessel then being

Employment of aliens.

lawfully in said waters: Provided further, That nothing contained in this Act shall prevent any person, firm, corporation, or association lawfully entitled to fish in the waters of Alaska from employing as laborers any aliens who can now be lawfully employed under the existing laws of the United States, either at stated wages or by piecework, or both, in connection with the canning, salting, or otherwise

Persons owing allegiance not considered aliens.

Status of bona fide residents for three consecutive years.

preserving of fish: Provided further, That any person owing allegiance to the United States shall not be considered an alien for the purposes of this Act: And provided further, That any person who is a bona fide resident of Alaska and has been such a resident for the period of three consecutive years prior to the date of approval of this Act, and who during such three-year period has been continuously or seasonally engaged in fishing in the waters of Alaska for commercial purposes, may continue to engage in fishing in the waters of Alaska for commercial purposes for the period of three years after the date of the approval of this Act, although not a citizen of the United States.”