The Haines Borough Assembly unanimously passed a heli-ski ordinance Nov. 6 that alters several industry regulations.
Changes from current borough law include establishment of a $5 per day user fee, an increase in penalties to as much as $1,000 per violation, and an Aug. 31 deadline for heli-ski permit applications.
The ordinance also allows the assembly to change the heli-ski map annually by resolution. The map defines areas where heli-skiing can occur.
An amendment to…