Alaska · Alaska Statutes — full code (public domain; via Open US Law, CC BY 4.0)
Alaska Stat. § 08.62.190: Alaska Stat. § 08.62.190
What this law says, in plain English
A vessel master or owner must employ a licensed pilot when required and available, unless sea conditions prevent it. Violation is a misdemeanor punishable by fines ranging from $5,000–$30,000 depending on offense count.
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