Section 5.28.135. Vessel identification for Eastern Gulf of Alaska Area.  


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  • 	(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    	(b)  Repealed 7/14/2000.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.  
    

Authorities

16.05.251

Notes


Authority
AS 16.05.251 Editor's note: As of 7/14/2000, Register 155, the substance of 5 AAC 28.135(b) appears in 5 AAC 28.130(k).
History
Eff. 4/15/94, Register 130; am 7/14/2000, Register 155

References

5.28.135;5.28.130