A person may not operate a vessel to which AS 16.05.490 - 16.05.530 apply without a vessel license, whether the absence of a vessel license results from initial failure to purchase or from another reason.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 05. Fish and Game Code and Definitions
Article 4. Licensing of Commercial Fishing Crewmembers and Vessels.
Sec. 16.05.440. Expiration date for licenses.
Sec. 16.05.450. Issuance of licenses; disclosure for child support purposes.
Sec. 16.05.460. Commissioner may appoint agents.
Sec. 16.05.470. Fee for issuance of licenses.
Sec. 16.05.475. Registration of fishing vessels.
Sec. 16.05.480. Commercial fishing license; disclosure for child support purposes.
Sec. 16.05.490. Vessel license.
Sec. 16.05.495. Vessel license exemption.
Sec. 16.05.510. Unlicensed vessel unlawful.
Sec. 16.05.530. Renewal of vessel license.
Sec. 16.05.660. License exemption.
Sec. 16.05.662. Fishing derbies.
Sec. 16.05.665. Falsification of application for license.
Sec. 16.05.675. Landing permits.
Sec. 16.05.680. Unlawful practices.
Sec. 16.05.685. Processing on commercial king crab fishing vessels.
Sec. 16.05.690. Record of purchases.
Sec. 16.05.710. Suspension of commercial license and entry permit.
Sec. 16.05.722. Strict liability commercial fishing penalties.