AK SB92

Expands boat registration requirements to include all boats placed on state waters, removes previous exemption for undocumented vessels; requires certificate of title for undocumented boats over 24 feet in length and establishes process for registration without title when ownership cannot be verified.

Establishes comprehensive derelict vessel prevention program and creates derelict vessel prevention program fund, funded by boat registration and titling fees, civil penalties, vessel sale proceeds, and donations.

Defines "derelict vessel" to include vessels that are sunk, obstructing waterways, endangering public health/safety/property/environment, anchored/moored/abandoned contrary to law, or left unattended on private property without authorization.

Creates pre-impoundment hearing process with 20-day notice requirement and separate post-impoundment hearing for vessels posing imminent danger, allowing state agencies and municipalities to impound, sell, donate, or destroy abandoned vessels with proceeds applied to administrative costs, towing/storage, liens, and then owner recovery or the prevention fund.

Increases criminal penalties for illegal vessel storage from $500 fine to $5,000-$10,000 fine and/or up to 90 days imprisonment plus vessel forfeiture; establishes civil penalties up to $1,000 per violation; authorizes designated peace officers to enforce derelict vessel laws.