Alaska § 30.30.165 - Enforcement authority.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 30.30.165 — Enforcement authority., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30.30.165. Enforcement authority.
(a) The following persons are peace officers of the state for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter and regulations adopted under this chapter on the waters of the state: (1) an employee of the department or other person authorized by the commissioner of natural resources;
(2) an employee of a municipality authorized by the chief executive officer of the municipality; or
(3) a peace officer, as that term is defined in AS 01.10.060 .
(b) A person designated in (a) of this section, when enforcing the provisions of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter, may (1) execute a warrant or other process issued by an officer or court of competent jurisdiction;
(2) administer or take an oath, affirmation, or affidavit; and
(3) issue a citation or arrest a person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter.
(c) A citation issued under (b) of this section must comply with the provisions of AS 12.25.175 — 12.25.230.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 30.30.165
What does Alaska Statutes § 30.30.165 cover?
Section 30.30.165 ("Enforcement authority.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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