AS 30.30.010: Abandonment of vessel unlawful.

(a) A person may not store or leave a derelict vessel

(1) on the waters of the state or on state or municipal property without the consent of the state agency or municipality having jurisdiction over the water or property; or

(2) at any private property without the consent of the owner of the property.

(b) Except as provided under AS 30.30.110 — 30.30.150, a state agency, municipality, or peace officer may impound a derelict vessel subject to this chapter.

(c) This section may not be construed to contravene any applicable federal law or regulation.

(d) [Repealed, § 34 ch 111 SLA 2018.]

(e) The department or a municipality may report a violation of this section to the attorney general, who may institute the proper proceedings to enforce the criminal penalties provided in (f) of this section.

(f) A person who violates this section, upon conviction, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by one or more of the following:

(1) a fine of not less than $5,000 or more than $10,000;

(2) imprisonment for a period of not more than 90 days;

(3) forfeiture of the person's vessel.