Section 11.20.862. Boating methods.

	(a)  Except for Kenai and Skilak Lakes, a person may not operate a motor powered boat on waters of the Kenai River Special Management Area with more than six persons on board, including the operator, unless authorized by the director under a permit issued under 11 AAC 18.  
	(b)  A person may not anchor a boat in the Kenai River Special Management Area in a manner obstructing a primary traffic channel or drift fishing channel of any section of the river.  
	(c)  Except as provided by (d) of this section, a person may not leave an anchored buoy unattended in the Kenai River Special Management Area, unless authorized by the director under a permit issued under 11 AAC 18.  
	(d)  A person may momentarily leave an anchored buoy unattended while pursuing a hooked fish so long as the person returns to the anchored buoy within 20 minutes.  
	(e)  A person may not tie-up a boat to state land, including easements and rights of way, for more than 24 consecutive hours unless authorized by the director under a permit issued under 11 AAC 18.  
	(f)  A person may not anchor a boat, houseboat, platform, or any structure or vessel on Kenai or Skilak Lake for more than 15 days in a 30-day period, other than adjacent to private property with prior approval of the property owner, unless authorized by the director under a permit issued under 11 AAC 18.  
	(g)  Except in the event of a danger to life, health, or public safety, a person may not use a motor to propel or tow a boat for any purpose  
		(1) on days or in areas designated under 5 AAC 57.121 for  non-motorized fishing; or  
		(2) in areas designated under 11 AAC 20.865 for non-motorized use.  

Authorities

41.21.020;41.21.506

Notes

Authority

AS 41.21.020 AS 41.21.506

History

Eff. 5/24/96, Register 138; am 7/1/98, Register 146; am 1/16/2005, Register 173; am 8/19/2009, Register 191