5 Alaska Admin. Code § 28.135

Current through September 25, 2024
Section 5 AAC 28.135 - Vessel identification for Eastern Gulf of Alaska Area
(a) In the Eastern Gulf of Alaska Area, a vessel fishing for groundfish with dinglebar troll gear must display the letter "D" and a vessel fishing for groundfish with mechanical jigging machines must display the letter "M"
(1) on both sides of the hull, cabin, or mast;
(2) in symbols at least 12 inches high and one inch wide that contrast with the background;
(3) in a manner that leaves the letter plainly visible and unobscured; and
(4) at all times when fishing with or transporting fish taken with dinglebar troll gear or mechanical jigging machines.
(b) Repealed 7/14/2000.
(c) A person may not operate a vessel that is displaying
(1) more than one letter required under (a) of this section at any time;
(2) any letter required under (a) of this section when the vessel is being used to fish for salmon.

5 AAC 28.135

Eff. 4/15/94, Register 130; am 7/14/2000, Register 155

As of 7/14/2000, Register 155, the substance of 5 AAC 28.135(b) appears in 5 AAC 28.130(k).

Authority:AS 16.05.251