(a) A master or owner of a vessel required by this chapter to employ a licensed pilot who fails to do so when a licensed pilot is available, unless the perils or hazards of the sea prevent the employment of a pilot, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not less than $5,000 nor more than $15,000 for the first offense and not less than $10,000 nor more than $30,000 for the second offense.
(b) A person who violates any other provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is punishable by a fine of not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000.
(c) For purposes of (a) of this section, the board shall define by regulation the phrase “when a licensed pilot is available.”
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 8. Business and Professions
Article 3. Miscellaneous Provisions.
Sec. 08.62.157. Duties of licensed pilots.
Sec. 08.62.160. Mandatory employment of licensed pilots.
Sec. 08.62.163. Pilots as independent contractors.
Sec. 08.62.165. Limitation of liability.
Sec. 08.62.170. Pilot's lien for compensation.
Sec. 08.62.175. Regional marine pilot organizations.
Sec. 08.62.185. Certain licensed pilots required for oil tankers.