Sec. 05.25.050. Declaration of policy.
It is the policy of the state to promote safety for persons and property in and connected with the use, operation, and equipment of boats on water of the state and to promote uniformity of laws relating to boat safety.
Sec. 05.25.052. Uniform state waterway marking system.
The department shall develop and adopt regulations establishing a uniform state waterway marking system for the placement of regulatory markers. The regulations must be compatible with the system of aids to navigation prescribed by the United States Coast Guard.
Sec. 05.25.053. Boating safety program.
(a) Except as provided in this section, the department shall administer a statewide boating safety program. The program must, to the extent consistent with state law, (1) secure the full benefits available to the state under 46 U.S.C. 13101 – 13110; and (2) take additional actions necessary to gain initial and ongoing federal acceptance of […]
Sec. 05.25.055. Registration and numbering of boats.
(a) A boat placed on water of the state must be titled, registered, and numbered as required by this chapter. The Department of Administration shall adopt by regulation a boat registration and numbering system that is consistent with the national standard for state numbering systems established by the United States Coast Guard. (b) In adopting […]
Sec. 05.25.056. Certificate of title; inadequate evidence of ownership.
(a) Except as provided under (f) of this section, the owner of an undocumented boat subject to registration in this state under AS 05.25.055 shall apply to the Department of Administration for a certificate of title for the boat. (b) A person who purchases or obtains a majority ownership of an undocumented boat shall, within […]
Sec. 05.20.070. Regulations.
The department may adopt reasonable regulations and codes relating to public safety in the construction, operation, and maintenance of devices. The regulations and codes must be in accordance with established standards, if any, and may not be discriminatory in their application.
Sec. 05.25.057. Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council established.
(a) The Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council is established in the department. (b) The council consists of seven members appointed by the governor. The governor shall appoint each member on the basis of interest in public affairs, knowledge of boating issues as they relate to both safety and water of the state, and good judgment […]
Sec. 05.20.080. Application of Administrative Procedure Act.
The procedure for review of the orders or actions of the department, its agents, or employees, is the same as that contained in AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act). Administrative hearings on contested cases shall be conducted by the office of administrative hearings (AS 44.64.010).
Sec. 05.25.060. Prohibited operation.
A person may not operate a boat on water of the state (1) for a recreational purpose or another purpose, or tow water skis, a surfboard, or a similar device, in a reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of another person; or (2) that is not equipped as required […]
Sec. 05.20.090. State not liable for injury or damage.
Inspections, regulations, and orders of the department do not impose liability upon the state for injury or damage resulting from the operation of the facilities regulated by this chapter. An action of the department and its personnel is an exercise of the police power of the state.