1. (a) Before entering the waters of Alaska,

   1. (1) an operator of an unlicensed commercial fishing vessel shall report by telephone, and shall leave a recorded report at a telephone number designated by the department for that purpose, or shall report by other means specified by the department. A report under this section must

      1. (A) identify the vessel and vessel operator;
      2. (B) certify that no unprocessed fish are on board the vessel;
      3. (C) include the destination, travel route, and dates of transit; and
      4. (D) include the quantity, species, and the location from which the fish were taken if any processed fish are on board the vessel.
2. (b) The commissioner may, upon request by a local representative of the department, waive all or part of the requirements of this section if the commissioner determines that compliance with this section is not necessary for conservation, management, or enforcement in a designated geographical area.

3. (c) For the purposes of this section,

   1. (1) "commercial fishing vessel" means a floating craft powered, towed, rowed, or otherwise propelled, which is used for or equipped to be used for

      1. (A) commercial fishing;
      2. (B) fish processing;
      3. (C) fish transport; or
      4. (D) fish storage, including temporary storage;
   2. (2) "unlicensed" means not licensed under AS 16.05.490 - 16.05.530.

(Eff. 8/8/2007, Register 183)