Current through Chapter 61 of the 2024 Legislative Session and 2024 Executive Orders 125, 133 through 135
Section 30.30.010 - Abandonment of vessel unlawful(a) A person may not store or leave a derelict vessel(1) on the waters of the state or on state or municipal property without the consent of the state agency or municipality having jurisdiction over the water or property; or(2) at any private property without the consent of the owner of the property.(b) Except as provided under AS 30.30.110 - 30.30.150, a state agency, municipality, or peace officer may impound a derelict vessel subject to this chapter.(c) This section may not be construed to contravene any applicable federal law or regulation.(d)[Repealed, Sec. 34 ch 111 SLA 2018.](e) The department or a municipality may report a violation of this section to the attorney general, who may institute the proper proceedings to enforce the criminal penalties provided in (f) of this section.(f) A person who violates this section, upon conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by one or more of the following:(1) a fine of not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000;(2) imprisonment for a period of not more than 90 days;(3) forfeiture of the person's vessel.Amended by SLA 2018, ch. 111,§§sec.9, sec.34 eff. 1/1/2019.Amended by SLA 2018, ch. 111,§§sec.10, sec.11, sec.12 eff. 1/1/2019.Amended by SLA 2013, ch. 65,§§sec.1, sec.2, sec.3 eff. 9/25/2013.