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Alaska Statutes.

Title 8. Business and Professions

Chapter 62. Marine Pilots

Section 190. Penalties.

AS 08.62.190. Penalties.

(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."

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