(a) The Department of Public Safety has authority for enforcement of this chapter and the regulations adopted under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter authorizes a department or board to enter into an agreement with a department or agency of the federal government that cedes state authority for the management of its waterways to the federal government.
(b) A peace officer, other than a person employed by the federal government, may enforce this chapter and, in the exercise of enforcement, may stop and, if the peace officer has probable cause to believe a violation of this chapter has occurred, board watercraft subject to this chapter. A peace officer may issue a citation as provided in AS 12.25.175 - 12.25.230 to a person who violates a provision of this chapter.
(c) A person employed by the Department of Natural Resources, or a person, other than a person employed by the federal government, authorized by the commissioner under AS 41.21.955(a), acting as a peace officer, may enforce this chapter and regulations adopted under this chapter only in units of the state park system.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 5. Amusements and Sports
Article 3. General Provisions.
Sec. 05.25.050. Declaration of policy.
Sec. 05.25.052. Uniform state waterway marking system.
Sec. 05.25.053. Boating safety program.
Sec. 05.25.055. Registration and numbering of boats.
Sec. 05.25.056. Certificate of title; inadequate evidence of ownership.
Sec. 05.25.057. Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council established.