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.(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.Eff. 4/15/94, Register 130; am 7/14/2000, Register 155As of 7/14/2000, Register 155, the substance of 5 AAC 28.135(b) appears in 5 AAC 28.130(k).