(a) A person commits the crime of negligent operation of a tank vessel when, by operating, navigating, or piloting a tank vessel with criminal negligence, the person creates an unjustifiable risk of a release of a hazardous substance or an unjustifiable risk of harm to a person or property. (b) Negligent operation of a tank vessel is a class A misdemeanor. (c) In this section, 'criminal negligence' has the meaning given in AS 11.81.900.
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