Alaska Administrative Code

(a) The department will designate a location as a traveler information kiosk location if the highway rest stop or pullout can reasonably accommodate the traveler information kiosk. (b) Repealed 3/1/2002. Notes 17 AAC 60.405 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 3/1/2002, Register 161 Au…

(a) A government entity, chamber of commerce, convention bureau, visitors bureau, business association, or similar organization may apply to the department for a traveler information kiosk permit. The applicant shall submit the application to the department representative specifi…

The department will approve a traveler information kiosk permit application if the (1) department has designated the proposed location as a traveler information kiosk location under 17 AAC 60.405(a); (2) applicant is a government entity, chamber of commerce, convention bureau, vi…

A traveler information kiosk permit holder shall manage the traveler information kiosk to maximize the number of eligible activities associated with the kiosk. Notes 17 AAC 60.420 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am 3/1/2002, Register 161 Authority:AS 19.05.010 AS 19.05.020 AS 19.05.0…

Notes 17 AAC 60.501 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; repealed 3/1/2002, Register 161 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will …

Notes 17 AAC 60.505 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; repealed 3/1/2002, Register 161 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will …

Notes 17 AAC 60.510 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; repealed 3/1/2002, Register 161 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will …

Notes 17 AAC 60.515 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; repealed 3/1/2002, Register 161 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will …

(a) Upon receipt of a tourist sign permit, the permit holder shall arrange, at the holder's expense, for a sign contractor to manufacture, install, and maintain the sign as specified in the permit. (b) If an activity associated with a tourist sign is closed, or is expected to be …

(a) A person may not install, maintain, or remove a tourist sign unless the person is named on the list of sign contractors described in (b) of this section. (b) The department will maintain a list of sign contractors. The list consists of those persons known to the department to…

(a) The documents adopted by reference in 17 AAC 20.950(1), (4), (8), (10) and (11) contain the designs and specifications for the placement, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of tourist signs. The department will not issue a tourist sign permit unless the sign may be in…

(a) In issuing a TODS permit, RCIA sign permit, or community services sign permit for a sign that includes a symbol, the department will assign to the application the symbol found in the documents adopted by reference in 17 AAC 20,950(1), (4), (8), (10), and (11) that the departm…

(a) A tourist sign permit allows the holder named on the permit to arrange for a sign contractor to manufacture, install, and maintain the sign as specified on the permit and in this chapter until the permit expires. Except as provided in 17 AAC 60.930, a sign permit issued under…

(a) The department will issue a sign permit to a person who, on May 18, 1997, maintained a sign acknowledged by the department in a state right-of-way if the sign meets the requirements of this chapter. In recognition of the public interest in maintaining these existing signs, th…

If a person who holds a tourist sign permit transfers the associated activity to another person, the new person shall notify the department in writing within 10 days of the transfer. The department will cancel the original permit and issue, without charge, a permit to the new per…

An activity may not be associated with more than one sign permit issued under this chapter at a time. Notes 17 AAC 60.940 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142 Authority:AS 19.05.010 AS 19.05.020 AS 19.05.040 AS 19.25.105 AS 19.25.200 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently ha…

The department will not issue a sign permit if the permit would violate a city or borough ordinance. Notes 17 AAC 60.945 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142 Authority:AS 19.05.010 AS 19.05.020 AS 19.05.040 AS 19.25.105 AS 19.25.200 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently hav…

(a) The department may not issue a sign permit for a gas station unless the gas station owner affirms that the gas station will, while the sign is visible to the public,(1) provide fuel, oil, tire air, water, restroom facilities, drinking water, and a telephone; and (2) maintain …

(a) In determining whether to issue a permit under this chapter, the department will (1) not issue a permit if the resulting sign would interfere with a departmental regulatory, warning, or directional sign; (2) recognize a priority for existing signs over proposed new signs; (3)…

A sign permit issued under this chapter allows for two similar signs to be placed along the highway, one from each direction, unless the permit specifies that the condition of the highway only allows for one sign to be placed. Notes 17 AAC 60.957 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142 Author…

(a) If the department determines that a tourist sign permit holder or tourist sign violates AS 19.25.105 or this chapter, the department will send a written notice to the permit holder. The notice must describe the violation, give the permit holder an opportunity to respond, and …

Notes 17 AAC 60.965 Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; repealed 5/4/2000, Register 154 State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will …

In this chapter (1) "activity" means a tourist-oriented activity, specific service activity, or RCIA; (2) "commissioner" means the commissioner of the department; (3) "department" means the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; (4) "driveway or intersecting road" me…

Vessels of the Alaska Marine Highway System provide scheduled service to and between ports in Alaska for transportation of persons, baggage, vehicles and the contents of such vehicles unless otherwise specifically prohibited. Service performed shall be subject to rates, charges, …

For the purpose of applying rate charges, fares, and regulations, the following classifications will govern: (1) passengers (A) persons under six years of age; (B) persons six years of age through 11 years of age; (C) persons traveling as members of a bona fide youth group (age 1…

Seasonal schedules covering all ports of operation are issued in published form and are available at all ferry terminals, ferry offices, travel agencies and other public places. Vessel schedules are subject to regular review and alteration, as required by traffic demand and other…

Passenger and vehicle rates are named between all ports served by the ferry system. Rates are also named for berth or stateroom charges on vessels where such service is provided. Rate information is published in the schedule brochures, available at ferry offices, travel agencies …

Notes 17 AAC 70.050 Repealed 9/17/74. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 17 AAC 70.060 Repealed 3/27/82. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

(a) The vessels, vessel personnel, and all traffic of the ferry system are subject to the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard. (b) The United States Customs Service and the United States Immigration Service retain certain jurisdiction over the operations of the vessels …

Vessels will be operated on the published time schedules of the ferry system, except that the operation of the vessel shall be at the sole discretion of the master of the vessel. The master of the vessel may cancel or delay sailing, change course, land passengers at any port, or …

(a) Except where it can be shown that the ferry system was grossly negligent in carrying out its normal duties, the ferry system will not assume any liability whatsoever respecting (1) articles left in vehicles while waiting transit, or in transit; (2) any theft from person or ba…

Passengers who sustain any loss, damage, or injury during the course of transportation by the ferry system shall report the loss, damage, or injury before leaving the ferry system premises to a ship's officer or ferry system official who will acknowledge in writing receipt of the…

The ferry system reserves the right to refuse transportation to (1) passengers as follows: (A) children under 12 years of age unless accompanied by a parent or responsible escort; (B) minor children 12 years of age and under 16 years of age, when unaccompanied by parent or respon…

As required by AS 03.53.010 (ch. 48, SLA 1974), no animals may be transported into the state aboard a ferry operated by the division of marine highways of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities unless the animal's owner, custodian or attendant possesses a valid he…

Notes 17 AAC 70.130 Repealed 3/27/82. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Some vessels of the division of marine highways are equipped to supply electrical power to a limited number of electrically powered refrigeration units used by vehicles being transported aboard the vessels. The vehicle owner shall furnish a United States Coast Guard approved powe…

Mobile homes, modular housing units when mounted on running gear, and other oversize vehicular units not generally traveling on highways without special permit will be transported by the ferry system by prior arrangement on a space-available basis only. Strict adherence to the li…

Tracked or cleated equipment will not be accepted over terminals and vessels of the ferry system unless mounted on a truck or other appropriate conveyance. In the event that such loading results in a total weight in excess of limitations for any particular terminal or vessel, a s…

When it becomes necessary to provide assistance to load or unload a disabled person, vehicle, or other traffic to effect proper loading or unloading of any vessel, the ferry system will assist in obtaining recognized experienced assistance, and any expenses incurred in obtaining …

Notes 17 AAC 70.180 Repealed 3/27/82. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

The ferry system reserves the right to refuse any and all articles, and vehicles containing such articles, that in the opinion of its representatives will jeopardize the safe operation of the vessel. The ferry system also reserves the right to refuse to transport vehicles contain…

Baggage checking facilities are not provided on vessels or terminals of the ferry system. A vehicle is normally provided for transfer of passengers' baggage between terminals and vessels. The handling of baggage or personal belongings by employees of the ferry system will be as a…

Reservations must be made in advance and space confirmed. To protect confirmed reserved space, passengers and vehicles must be checked in at various terminals before departure at the times shown in the printed information on the ferry system schedules for the pertinent sailings. …

(a) Subject to the restrictions and cancellation penalties set out in (b) and (c) of this section, a passage ticket for passenger or vehicle deck space or a stateroom or berth ticket will be refunded as follows:(1) an unused ticket will be refunded at full purchase price upon req…

Notes 17 AAC 70.221 Repealed 10/20/88. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to comp…

The provisions of this chapter are a part of the contract for passage on the ferry system as embodied in the ticket or similar device. No employee of the ferry system, or any independent contractor, travel agency, or other person selling passage on the ferry system, is authorized…

(a) It is the policy of the Alaska Marine Highway System to allow private sector vessels to use marine highway system terminal facilities if (1) a terminal facility of similar capacity is not available in a specific locality; (2) the vessel is compatible in size and configuration…

(a) No private sector vessel may use marine highway system terminal facilities without first making application on a form provided by the Alaska Marine Highway System, and receiving approval of that application. Applications for use of marine highway system terminal facilities ma…

(a) The system director for the Alaska Marine Highway System, may deny an application for terminal use if(1) the applicant has billings for previous marine highway system terminal use which are more than 30 days past due; (2) the vessel to be docked at a specific marine highway s…