Sec. 08.62.100. Qualifications for a marine pilot license.
(a) The board shall issue a marine pilot license for a marine pilotage region to a person who (1) is a citizen of the United States; (2) passes examinations that may be required by the board; (3) has three years experience as a deputy marine pilot licensed under this chapter; and (4) satisfies additional requirements […]
Sec. 08.62.900. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “board” means the Board of Marine Pilots; (2) “commissioner” means the commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; (3) “department” means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; (4) “pilot” means a person licensed under this chapter as a pilot or a deputy pilot; (5) “vessel” means […]
Sec. 08.62.120. Renewal of licenses.
(a) In order to renew a marine pilot license, a person who is licensed under AS 08.62.100 shall (1) submit an application for renewal of the license on a form provided by the department; (2) submit proof of continued qualification under AS 08.62.100 to receive a marine pilot license; (3) provide evidence of satisfactory completion […]
Sec. 08.62.990. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the Alaska Marine Pilotage Act.
Sec. 08.62.130. Lapsed license.
(a) The board shall reinstate a lapsed marine pilot license if, in addition to complying with the requirements of AS 08.01.100(a) – (c) and AS 08.62.120, the pilot takes and passes a written and oral examination if the license has been lapsed one year or more. (b) The board shall establish criteria for reinstatement of […]
Sec. 08.62.140. Fees.
(a) The department shall set fees under AS 08.01.065 for applications, licenses, agent registrations, investigations, audits, and training. (b) The fee for an application for an exemption under AS 08.62.180(b) from the mandatory pilotage requirement of this chapter is $250 plus $50 for each whole foot in overall length of the vessel that exceeds 65 […]
Sec. 08.62.150. Denial, revocation, or suspension.
(a) The board shall impose a disciplinary sanction on a person licensed under this chapter when the board finds that the person (1) is incompetent in the performance of pilotage duties; (2) is chemically impaired; (3) illegally possesses, uses, or sells narcotic or hallucinogenic drugs; (4) makes a false statement to obtain a license; (5) […]
Sec. 08.62.155. Disciplinary sanctions.
(a) The board may take disciplinary action against a person licensed under this chapter under AS 08.01.075. (b) The board may impose a civil fine not to exceed $5,000 on a marine pilot organization recognized by the board if the organization violates this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter. The board may also […]
Sec. 08.62.157. Duties of licensed pilots.
(a) A person licensed under this chapter has a primary duty to safely navigate vessels under the pilot’s direction and control and to protect life and property and the marine environment while engaged in the provision of pilot services. (b) A person licensed under this chapter shall report to the appropriate authority all violations of […]
Sec. 08.62.020. Appointment and term of office.
The governor shall appoint the members of the board under AS 08.01.020.