Kenai River Rental Boat Business Permit Application

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE

KENAI RIVER BOAT RENTAL BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION
A Commercial Use Permit (CUP) is required for anyone conducting commercial activities (as defined in 11 AAC 12.340(19) within any unit of the State Park system. Examples of commercial activities include guided activities, charter services, transportation services, outfitting, supply, or equipment sales or rentals within a park.

A person may not provide commercial activities services within the Kenai River Special Management Area without first obtaining a valid Kenai River permit issued by the Division. This permit is only valid for the calendar year in which it was issued. Requirements for a Kenai River Rental Boat permit can be found under 11 AAC 20.890.

Please completely fill out the application below. You must include copies of the following:
• A Certificate of Commercial Liability Insurance with the State of Alaska as additionally insured (see General Stipulation #3 formore details).
• Rental boat businesses are required to administer the Watercraft Rental Orientation to persons renting boats for use on the Kenai River. A copy of the form, which was developed to provide a standardized operator orientation is enclosed in the permit stipulations. Before customers operate your rental boat on the Kenai River, you must familiarize them with the items listed and sign and date the watercraft rental orientation form. The boat operator must carry the completed form on-board while boating on the Kenai River and will be required to present this proof of orientation at the request of a law enforcement officer. A copy of the completed form must also be maintained at your place of business.
• Please ensure that your boats have all the necessary safety equipment, current state boat registration and numbering, and proper rental vessel identification that include your business name and two-digit number.

Only complete applications will be processed. Allow 30 days for permit processing. Instructions for payment will be sent via email after the Department has reviewed your application.

Permit Fees:
• A non-refundablepermit applicationprocessingfee of $100
• Annual permit fee of $350
• Annual fee of $200 per rental boat (excluding kayaks, canoes and stand up paddle boards)

For additional information, contact the Division at: parkpermitting@alaska.gov

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF PARKS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION
NON-COMPETITIVE COMMERCIAL USE

KENAI RIVER BOAT RENTAL BUSINESS PERMIT APPLICATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
Business Name*
Alaska Business License Number*
Per AS 43.70.020(a) a business license is required for the privilage of engaging in a business in the State of Alaska.
Email*
Phone Number*
Mailing Address*

Po Box or Street Address

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Are there additional park units where you would like to operate?*

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Add a park units*
Example: Kasilof, Deep Creek, Anchor Point etc.
List of Boats for Rent (do not include paddle craft)*
Please note the 2 digit identifier number is of your choice however it must be displayed on both sides of the boat next to the business name.
Stipulations
Please review the general permit stipulations for a Kenai River Boat Rental Commercial Operation.
Insurance
Insurance Required. Without limiting indemnification, the liability insurance required of commercial operators that provide commercial services in State Park Units shall secure or purchase at its own expense and maintain in force at all times during the term of this permit, liability coverage and limits consistent with what is professionally recommended as adequate to protect the permittee (the insured) and Grantor (the State, its officers, agents and employees) from the liability exposures of ALL the insured's operations on state land. Certificates of Insurance (COI) must be furnished to the Athorized Officer prior to the issuance of this permit and must provide for a notice of cancellation, nonrenewal, or material change of conditions in accordance with policy provisions. COI should be provided on an ACORD Insurance Form. The Permittee must provide for a 60-day prior notice to the State before they cancel, renew, or make material changes to the conditions to the policy. Failure to furnish satisfactory evidence of insurance, or lapse of the policy, are material breaches of this permit and shall be grounds, at the option of the State, for termination of the permit. All insurance policies shall comply with, and be issued by, insurers licensed to transact the business of insurance under Alaska Statute, Title 21. The policy shall be written on an "occurrence" form and shall not be written as a "claims-made" form unless specifically reviewed and agreed to by the Division of Risk Management, Department of Administration. The State must be named as an additional named insured on the policy with respect to the operations of the permittee on or in conjunction with the permitted premises. A copy must be sent to: parkpermitting@alaska.gov. Please include your permit number (LAS #) in the description box. Email is preferred, but if also being mailed, it can be sent to the following address:
State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
550 West 7th Ave. Suite 1380
Anchorage, AK 99501
Attach a copy of your commercial liability insurance on an ACORD form that has State of Alaska listed as additionally insured and meets the stipulation requirements listed above.*

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Applicant Acknowledgment: I attest the information submitted on this form and any attachments are true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge. By signing this form, the permittee, its agents, and employees agree to have read and agreed to the terms of the permit and understands that the breach of any term is cause for suspension or revocation under 11AAc 20.885. Further, it is expressly understood and agreed that this permit may be revoked in accordance with 11AAC 20.885 (j) at the discretion of the Director, or his/her designee without compensation to the permittee. Information provided in the application is available to the public through a public records request.
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