Alaska Statutes Title 5. Amusements and Sports § 05.25.040. Owner's civil liability

Except as provided under AS 09.65.290, the owner of a watercraft is liable for injury or damage caused by the negligent operation of the owner's watercraft whether the negligence consists of a violation of a state statute or neglecting to observe ordinary care in the operation of the watercraft as the rules of the common law require. The owner is not liable, however, unless the watercraft is used with the owner's express or implied consent. It is presumed that the watercraft is being operated with the knowledge and consent of the owner if, at the time of the injury or damage, it is under the control of the owner's spouse, father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, or other member of the owner's immediate family. This chapter does not relieve any other person from a liability that the person would otherwise incur and does not authorize or permit recovery in excess of injury or damage actually incurred.