Section 5 AAC 75.027 - Use of explosives or toxicants(a) The use of any explosive or toxicant for taking any fish in the waters of Alaska is prohibited, except that a shaft tipped with au explosive charge, commonly known as a bangstick or powerbead, or a firearm may be used on board a vessel in salt water to kill a fish caught with legal gear.In effect before 1988; am 6/10/2010, Register 194; am 6/26/2016, Register 218, July 2016