# Alaska Stat. § 16.10.780: Assisting a vessel in high seas interception of salmon

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.780

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 16.10.780
- **Heading:** Assisting a vessel in high seas interception of salmon
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.10 / Section 16.10.780

## Text

(a) A person commits the offense of assisting a vessel in high seas interception of salmon if, knowing that a vessel is in possession of salmon obtained by high seas interception or that the owner or operator of the vessel intends to engage in the imminent interception of salmon, the person (1) moves persons, cargo, or other property to or from the vessel;

(2) services or repairs the vessel or its equipment;

(3) provides the vessel with power, supplies, equipment, or fuel;

(4) provides the vessel with information, other than weather reports, capable of aiding the high seas interception of salmon or frustrating or avoiding detection, including communicating the movements, intentions, or activities of state or federal law enforcement officials or other fishing vessels; or

(5) is in charge of a docking facility, harbor, or anchorage, and permits the vessel to dock or anchor, or to remain docked or anchored.

(b) It is an affirmative defense, as defined in AS 11.81.900 (b), to a violation of this section, if the person honestly and reasonably believed that the assistance provided to the vessel was necessary for humanitarian or environmental purposes or to prevent a significant loss of property. An affirmative defense under this section may not be raised, unless the person provided immediate notice, by the quickest available means, to the United States Coast Guard or the Department of Public Safety indicating the type of assistance being provided and the circumstances requiring the assistance.

(c) In this section, (1) “environmental purpose” means the intent to prevent or minimize adverse ecological effects to water quality;

(2) “humanitarian purpose” means the intent to provide medical services for a sick or injured person, or to prevent the loss of human life;

(3) “owner or operator of the vessel” means a person who (A) has an ownership interest in the vessel;

(B) has authority to control or direct the vessel's activities; or

(C) physically operates a vessel or its equipment.

(d) Assisting a vessel in high seas interception of salmon is a class A misdemeanor.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.010 Interference with salmon spawning streams and waters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.020 Grounds for permit or license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.030 Penalty for violation of AS 16.10.010 — 16.10.050.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.040 Disposition of money received for fines and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.050 Construction of AS 16.10.010 — 16.10.050.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.055 Interference with commercial fishing gear.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.070 Operation of fish traps.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.080 Federal compact exempted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.090 Penalty for violation of AS 16.10.070.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.100 Erection of fish traps prohibited on land or water owned by state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.110 Penalty for violation of AS 16.10.100.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.120 Use of drum or reel in operation of purse seine.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.125 Use of termination device on shellfish and bottom fish pot required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.125.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.10.130 Penalty for violation of AS 16.10.120 or 16.10.125.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.10_S16.10.130.md)

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