(1) The commission shall develop long-term regional policy statements regarding the salmon fishery resources before December 1, 1985. The commission shall consider the following in formulating and updating regional policy statements: (a) Existing resource needs; (b) Potential for creation of new resources; (c) Successful existing programs, both within and outside the state; (d) Balanced utilization of natural and hatchery production; (e) Desires of the fishing interest; (f) Need for additional data or research; (g) Federal court orders; and (h) Salmon advisory council recommendations. (2) The commission shall review and update each policy statement at least once each year.
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