Alaska § 02.40.020 - Certification of compliance of air carriers.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 02.40.020 — Certification of compliance of air carriers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 02.40.020. Certification of compliance of air carriers.
(a) A person may not use an aircraft in air commerce before obtaining an annual certificate of compliance for that aircraft from the department. The department may issue a certificate of compliance for one aircraft or a fleet of two or more aircraft. The department shall issue or renew a certificate of compliance upon application and presentation of (1) proof of financial responsibility required under AS 02.40.010 ;
(2) proof of compliance with Federal Aviation Administration requirements, and, where applicable, federal certification for scheduled airline service.
(b) The annual fee for a certificate of compliance for one aircraft and for a fleet of two or more aircraft shall be set by the department by regulation. The certificate is valid for 12 months from the date issued. The certificate shall be visible to boarding passengers.
(c) The department may authorize department personnel to enforce this section and may adopt procedural regulations necessary to implement this section. Upon finding a violation the department may issue a stop use order.
(d) A person who violates this section is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than $500 or more than $1,000.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 02.40.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 02.40.020 cover?
Section 02.40.020 ("Certification of compliance of air carriers.") 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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