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## 10.04.020 Authority to remove and impound abandoned vehicles. | A. A police officer or an employee or other person designated by the borough may cause any abandoned vehicle on public property or a right-of-way to be removed and impounded to a place for storage by following the procedures set forth in this chapter, except that any stopped or abandoned vehicle that is deemed a safety... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.24707 | 0.326904 | 0.239624 | 0.808594 |
## 10.04.030 Abandoned vehicle definitions. | For the purposes of this title, an “abandoned vehicle” is defined as one that is:
A. Left unattended within 10 feet of the roadway in excess of 48 hours;
B. Left unattended on private property in excess of 24 hours without written permission from the owner of the property;
C. Left on public property without consent ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.310547 | -1.142578 | 0.445068 | 1.291992 |
## 10.04.050 Operator must submit to vehicle inspection. | A police officer having reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe, not equipped as required by law, or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair may require the driver of the vehicle to stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection and tests as may be appropriate. (Ord. 18-06-497 § 4) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.051758 | -1.363281 | 0.972168 | 0.436279 |
## 10.04.060 Request operator’s license reexamination. | If the chief of police has good cause to believe that a licensed driver is incompetent or otherwise not qualified to be licensed, the chief may request the department of public safety to require the licensee to submit to an examination under AS 28.15.091. (Ord. 18-06-497 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.269775 | -0.833984 | 1.015625 | -0.094849 |
## 10.04.065 Impound procedures for abandoned vehicles. | A. If the borough has reason to believe a vehicle is abandoned as defined in HBC 10.04.030, the responsible borough employee may notify the clerk of such belief and the reasons therefor. Except in the case where immediate removal is authorized by this code or other law, the clerk may then provide notice by registered o... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.446289 | 1.189453 | 0.246826 | 0.799316 |
## 10.04.070 Vesting of title. | Title to an impounded vehicle not reclaimed by the registered owner, a lien holder, or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle within 15 business days of the day notice is mailed or published, as applicable, vests with the Haines Borough. However, nothing in this section prohibits a lien under HBC 10.04.110.... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.066406 | 0.172974 | -0.44751 | -0.578613 |
## 10.04.080 Redemption of vehicles. | A person who presents satisfactory proof of ownership or right to possession may redeem a vehicle removed under this chapter before auction or relinquishment under HBC 10.04.090 by paying the charges of towing, storage, notice, and other costs of impoundment. (Ord. 18-06-497 § 4) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.082031 | -1.047852 | -0.118896 | -0.587402 |
## 10.04.090 Disposal of impounded vehicles. | A. When title to a vehicle has vested in the Haines Borough under HBC 10.04.070, the vehicle may be disposed of:
1. By removal to a scrap processing yard or auto wrecker for disposal or by public auction conducted not less than 20 days after notice describing the vehicle with reasonable particularity and the place, da... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.150269 | 0.641113 | -0.278809 | 0.621094 |
## 10.04.100 Disposal facilities. | The borough may by ordinance designate appropriate areas within the borough for disposal of abandoned vehicles or may make other arrangements to dispose of the vehicles. (Ord. 18-06-497 § 4)
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.521973 | -1.231445 | -0.76709 | -0.978516 |
## 10.04.110 Towing and storage lien on abandoned vehicle. | The borough, or another person or entity authorized by contract or other official order to remove a vehicle, shall have a lien in the amount of towing, storage, and mailing charges upon a vehicle towed, moved, or stored by and in the possession of the person in accordance with AS 28.10.502. (Ord. 18-06-497 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.532227 | -0.494141 | -0.408691 | -0.316406 |
## 10.04.120 Vehicle defined. | In this chapter, “vehicle” means a:
A. Passenger car, motor home, bus, truck, truck-tractor, motorcycle, motorbike, or similar motor vehicle that is designed for use primarily to transport a person or to transport or draw property on a highway or vehicular way; and
B. Snowmobile, three-wheeler, four-wheeler, or a sim... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.022827 | -0.364502 | 0.098267 | 0.099548 |
## 10.06.010 State traffic laws and regulations adopted by reference. | A. The borough adopts all vehicle and traffic statutes and regulations of the state of Alaska, as they presently exist and as they may be revised in the future, including those which apply to motorcycles.
B. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this section, the borough does not adopt those state traffic laws that establ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.503906 | 1.483398 | -0.647949 | -0.302979 |
## 10.06.020 Fine schedule for state traffic offenses adopted by reference. | A. The borough adopts as its traffic fine schedule for state traffic offenses adopted by reference the “Traffic Bail Forfeiture Schedule” and the “Oversize Vehicle Bail Forfeiture Schedule” in Administrative Rules 43.1 and 43.6 of the Alaska Rules of Court and any other bail forfeiture schedules relating to vehicles ad... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.156372 | 1.52832 | -0.16333 | 0.105225 |
## 10.06.030 Fine schedule for local traffic offenses. | In accordance with AS 28.05.151(a), citations for the following offenses may be disposed of as provided in AS 12.25.195 through 12.25.230, without a court appearance, upon payment of the fine amounts listed below plus the state surcharge required by AS 12.55.039 and 29.25.074. Fines must be paid to the court. The Rules... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.114258 | 1.075195 | 0.331055 | 0.844238 |
## 10.06.040 Mandatory appearance and surcharges. | A person who violates a provision of this title that is not on the fine schedule for state offenses adopted by reference or on the borough’s fine schedule for local traffic offenses is subject to a mandatory court appearance and shall pay the fine imposed pursuant to this code plus the state surcharge required by AS 12... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.330078 | -0.083069 | 0.452881 | -0.064148 |
### 10.09.010 Starting parked vehicle – Excessive acceleration. | A person may not accelerate a vehicle which is stopped, standing, or parked on or along a highway, or which is entering a highway, so rapidly as to unnecessarily cause the tires to squeal or spin on the highway or on the surface on which the vehicle is standing immediately before it enters the highway or which causes t... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.206543 | -1.40625 | 0.938965 | 0.608398 |
### 10.09.020 Driving on sidewalks. | A. The driver of any vehicle, except a bicycle, shall not drive within any sidewalk area except at a permanent or temporary driveway.
B. No person shall ride a bicycle upon a sidewalk within the central business traffic district or any business district excepting police and emergency response personnel operating a bic... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.248779 | -1.423828 | 0.769043 | 0.193237 |
### 10.09.030 U-turns prohibited where posted. | Where posted, a driver of a vehicle shall not turn within a street or intersection such vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction. (Ord. 15-06-413 § 27) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.601563 | -1.823242 | 0.378418 | -0.2854 |
### 10.09.040 Projections on wheels or tracks prohibited. | No person shall drive or propel any vehicle or object upon any street or highway in the townsite service area which shall have any wheel, tire, or track made or equipped with spikes, cleats, lugs or other attachments or projections, except tire chains. Studded tires which fall within the exclusion of 13 AAC 04.230(b)(3... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.181274 | -0.635254 | 0.463135 | 0.106628 |
### 10.09.050 Projecting loads on passenger vehicles. | No passenger-type vehicle shall be operated on any street or highway with any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the hubcaps on its left side or more than eight feet in total width. (Ord. 15-06-413 § 27)
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through Janua... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.679688 | -1.331055 | -0.038544 | -0.262695 |
### 10.09.060 Carrying animals on outside of vehicles. | It is unlawful for any person to transport any living animal on the running board, fenders, hood, or other outside part of any vehicle, unless suitable harness, cage, or enclosure be provided and so attached as to protect such animal from falling or being thrown therefrom. (Ord. 15-06-413 § 27) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.324463 | -1.888672 | 1.347656 | 0.173218 |
### 10.09.080 Use of coaster, roller skates, and sleds. | **A.** No person upon roller skates, or riding in or by means of any coaster, sleds, toy vehicles, or similar device, shall go upon any townsite service area roadway except while crossing a street on a crosswalk and, when so crossing, such person shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all the duties... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.083984 | -0.334717 | 0.926758 | 0.882324 |
### 10.09.090 Regulating the use of engine brakes in the townsite. | All vehicles using engine brakes within the townsite, except for emergency vehicles, must be equipped with a muffler or other effective noise-suppressing system in good working order and in constant operation, with no cutout, bypass, or similar device. For the purpose of this section, the term “engine brake” means a hy... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.036194 | 0.335938 | 0.987305 | 1.050781 |
## 10.34.005 Snow machine and ATV use permitted – Conditions. | A. As provided for in 13 AAC 02.455(a), the borough permits the use of snow machines as defined in AS 28.39.250(10) and ATVs as defined in this chapter on borough-maintained vehicle ways or areas as defined in AS 28.40.100(a)(25) but only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Information packets, specifyin... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.410156 | 0.894531 | 1.34375 | 0.990723 |
## 10.34.009 Equipment requirements. | A. All ATVs and snow machines shall be equipped with at least one functional headlight, taillight, and brake light that meet Alaska Administrative Code (13 AAC 04.400) requirements for said equipment.
B. All equipment originally installed by the snow machine or ATV manufacturer, in addition to that required by the bor... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.576172 | 0.866211 | -0.128296 | -0.810547 |
## 10.34.010 Parental responsibilities. | A. A parent or guardian of a minor under the age of 16 commits an offense under this chapter if he/she knowingly permits or, by insufficient control, allows the minor to operate a snow machine or ATV in violation of this chapter. Indifference to the activities or whereabouts of the minor under the age of 16 shall be pr... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.136719 | -0.108337 | 3.693359 | 1.34668 |
## 10.34.020 Impound and public nuisance. | A. The purpose of impoundment is for the protection of the public, and the removal of public nuisances and deterrence of violations of this section.
B. Officers of the Haines Borough police department or the state of Alaska Department of Public Safety may impound snow machines and ATVs whose operators have been cited ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 2.011719 | 0.477539 | 0.888672 | 2.025391 |
### 10.34.030 Private property damages. | The owner of an ATV or snow machine may be held jointly and severally liable to a property owner for three times the amount of damages to trees, shrubs, landscaping or personal property occurring on private property and caused by the ATV or snow machine where the ATV or snow machine is operated without the consent of t... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.348389 | -0.759766 | -0.447754 | -0.006359 |
### 10.34.040 Presumption of ownership. | It is hereby declared that, for the purposes of this chapter, it is presumed that the ATV or snow machine registered to an owner is being operated by the owner, and unless the presumption is rebutted, the owner shall be liable under the penalty and impoundment clauses as herein provided. (Ord. 16-09-443 § 8; Ord. 14-02... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.581055 | -0.538086 | -0.149902 | -0.370361 |
### 10.34.060 Definitions. | As used in this chapter:
A. “Snow machine” means a motor vehicle weighing 1,000 pounds or less gross vehicle weight, primarily designed to travel over snow and supported in part by skis, belts, cleats or rubberized tracks, and includes the vehicle commonly known as a snowmobile or snow-go.
B. “ATV” means a motor vehi... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.963379 | -0.223633 | 0.143188 | -0.711914 |
## Chapter 10.42 | **BICYCLE VIOLATIONS**
Sections:
- **10.42.010** Operator to obey rules of the road.
- **10.42.020** Parents responsible for actions/violations.
- **10.42.030** Obey signs/dismount and act as pedestrian.
- **10.42.040** Two or more on bike made for one.
- **10.42.050** Attaching to other vehicle/hooky-bobbing.
- **10... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.492432 | 0.38208 | 0.533203 | -0.135498 |
### 10.42.170 Bike not to enter limited use areas. | 13 AAC 02.482(a). | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.745605 | -0.520996 | 0.468262 | -0.869629 |
### 10.42.180 Yield to traffic. | 13 AAC 02.482(b). | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.108398 | -0.049866 | -0.766113 | -1.121094 |
### 10.44.010 Parking during snow removal. | It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle or to allow any vehicle owned or under the person’s control to continue to be parked on any public street during the time, day or night, that snow removal from such street is reasonably necessary for the movement of vehicular traffic without leaving in charge of s... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.288086 | 0.480469 | 0.591309 | 1.304688 |
## 10.44.020 Prohibited 24-hour parking – Impounding vehicles. | It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any motor or other vehicle to leave, place, or park the same for 24 hours continuously on any street, highway, alley, walk, or other public thoroughfare within the townsite service area that is posted or otherwise marked by an appropriate sign, or by a combination of pl... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.189453 | -0.502441 | 0.320801 | 1.171875 |
## 10.44.030 Time limit parking. | It shall be unlawful for the owner or operator of any motor or other vehicle to leave, place, stand, or park the same on any street, highway, alley, walk, or other public thoroughfare on or within any area and/or zone designated as a time limit parking area and/or zone for a period of time greater than as specified by ... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.0625 | -0.700684 | 0.359375 | 0.33374 |
## 10.44.050 Standing or parking close to curb. | No person shall stand or park a vehicle in a roadway other than parallel with the edge of the roadway headed in the direction of lawful traffic movement and with the right-hand wheels of the vehicle within 12 inches of the curb or edge of the roadway except as otherwise provided in this title. (Ord. 13-06-332 § 4)
The... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.040283 | -1.168945 | -0.168579 | -0.701172 |
### 10.44.060 Signs or markings indicating angle parking. | A. The superintendent of public works shall determine upon what streets angle parking shall be permitted and shall mark or sign such streets.
B. Angle parking shall not be indicated or permitted at any place where passing traffic would thereby be caused or required to drive upon the left side of the street. (Ord. 13-0... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.110718 | -1.19043 | -0.159912 | -0.472168 |
### 10.44.070 Obedience to angle-parking signs or markings. | Upon those streets which have been signed or marked by the superintendent of public works for angle parking, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at the angle to the curb or edge of the roadway indicated by such signs or markings. (Ord. 13-06-332 § 4) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.235229 | -1.46875 | 0.031952 | -0.611816 |
### 10.44.080 Permit for loading or unloading at an angle to the curb. | A. Any police officer is authorized to issue special permits allowing the backing of a vehicle to the curb for the purpose of loading or unloading merchandise or materials subject to the terms and conditions of such permit. Such permits may be issued either to the owner or lessee of real property or to the owner of the... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.362793 | -0.938477 | -1.001953 | -0.410156 |
### 10.44.090 Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited – No signs required. | A. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or traffic control device, in any of the following places:
1. On a sidewalk;
2. In front of a public or private driveway;
3. Within an intersec... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.571289 | -0.379639 | 0.17749 | 0.547852 |
## 10.44.100 Parking not to obstruct traffic. | No person may stop, park, or leave standing a vehicle, whether attended or unattended, upon or within eight feet of a roadway, except where the roadway is of sufficient width and design to allow parking without interfering with the normal flow of traffic or with snow removal or other highway maintenance, and where the ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.507324 | -0.831055 | -0.108643 | 0.176758 |
## 10.44.110 Parking in alleys. | No person shall park a vehicle within an alley in such a manner or under such conditions as to leave available less than 10 feet of the width of the roadway for the free movement of vehicular traffic. No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle within an alley, in such position as to block the driveway entrance to a... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.241821 | -1.137695 | -0.200073 | 0.064758 |
## 10.44.120 Parking for certain purposes prohibited. | No person shall park a vehicle upon any street or roadway for the principal purpose of:
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026.
A. Displaying such vehicle for sale.
B. Washing, greasing, or repairing such vehicle except repairs necessitated by a... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.072205 | -0.909668 | 0.001901 | -0.181274 |
## 10.44.130 Parking adjacent to schools. | A. The superintendent of public works is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon either or both sides of any street adjacent to any school property when such parking would, in the superintendent’s opinion, interfere with traffic or create a hazardous situation.
B. When official signs are erected in... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.791016 | -1.302734 | 0.26709 | 0.916504 |
## 10.44.140 Parking prohibited on narrow streets. | A. The superintendent of public works is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed 20 feet, or upon one side of a street as indicated by such signs when the width of the roadway does not exceed 30 feet.
B. When official signs prohibiting parkin... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.222168 | -1.461914 | -0.234497 | -0.307617 |
## 10.44.150 Standing or parking on one-way streets. | The superintendent of public works is authorized to erect signs upon the left-hand side of any one-way street to prohibit the standing or parking of vehicles, and when such signs are in place, no person shall stand or park a vehicle upon such left-hand side of any one-way street in violation of any such sign. (Ord. 13-... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.830566 | -1.342773 | 0.331055 | -0.315674 |
## 10.44.160 No stopping, standing, or parking near hazardous or congested places. | A. The superintendent of public works is hereby authorized to determine and designate by proper signs places not exceeding 100 feet in length in which the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles would create an especially hazardous condition or would cause unusual delay to traffic.
B. When official signs are erecte... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.96875 | -0.895996 | 0.206299 | 1.392578 |
### 10.44.180 Application of parking provisions. | The provisions of the sections prohibiting the standing or parking of a vehicle shall apply at all times or at those times herein specified or as indicated on official signs except when it is necessary to stop a vehicle to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or off... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.000859 | -0.84082 | -0.415283 | -0.996094 |
### 10.44.190 Provisions not exclusive. | The provisions of this chapter imposing a time limit on parking shall not relieve any person from the duty to observe other and more restrictive provisions prohibiting or limiting the stopping, standing, or parking of vehicles in specified places or at specified times. (Ord. 13-06-332 § 4) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.504395 | -0.952148 | -0.578125 | -0.883789 |
### 10.44.210 Time limit for parking. | A. **Constitutes Abandonment.** Except as otherwise provided in HBC 10.44.020, it shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle within the right-of-way of any public street or roadway for longer than 48 hours or to abandon any vehicle within such right-of-way. The presence of any vehicle which is inoperative and... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.67627 | -0.404541 | 0.182495 | 0.747559 |
### 10.44.220 Unauthorized parking on private property. | It shall be unlawful for any person to park a motor vehicle on private property that is not the person’s own and without the consent of the owner. (Ord. 13-06-332 § 4)
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.388916 | -1.255859 | 0.103699 | -0.127808 |
### PEDESTRIAN VIOLATIONS | Sections:
- **10.48.010** Pedestrians must obey regulations.
- **10.48.020** Pedestrians not to enter limited use areas.
- **10.48.030** No pedestrian may walk into path of vehicle.
- **10.48.040** Pedestrian must cross at crosswalk.
- **10.48.050** Pedestrian must yield to vehicles.
- **10.48.060** Crossing roadway w... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.874512 | -0.772949 | 0.975586 | 0.303223 |
### 10.48.010 Pedestrians must obey regulations. | 13 AAC 02.150(a).
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026.
**10.48.020** Pedestrians not to enter limited use areas.
13 AAC 02.482(a).
**10.48.030** No pedestrian may walk into path of vehicle.
13 AAC 02.155(b).
**10.48.040** Pedestrian must... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.302979 | -0.091492 | 0.129883 | -0.165527 |
### 10.48.120 Nonblind pedestrian not to use cane/dog. | 13 AAC 02.190(b). | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.797363 | -0.760254 | 1.481445 | -0.656738 |
### 10.48.130 Pedestrian must yield to emergency vehicle. | 13 AAC 02.195(a). | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.847168 | -0.939453 | 0.500977 | -0.079773 |
### 10.48.140 Pedestrian not to cross against “DON’T WALK” signal. | 13 AAC 02.015(2). | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.743164 | -0.85498 | 1.37793 | -0.626465 |
### 10.50.010 Citations for violations and disposition of fines. | A. When a person is stopped or contacted by a borough peace officer for the commission of a motor vehicle or traffic offense that is a violation of this title, the officer shall, except when otherwise required by law or the immediate circumstances, issue a citation to the person in charge of, or operating, the motor ve... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.422119 | 1.083984 | -0.404785 | 0.400146 |
## 10.50.020 Lesser penalty controlling. | In the event conflicting maximum penalties are prescribed by adopted statute or regulation, or by Alaska Supreme Court bail forfeiture schedules or by separate code section, the lesser penalty shall be the controlling maximum. (Ord. 15-06-413 § 30) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.224609 | -0.246826 | -0.72168 | -0.741211 |
### 11.04.010 Scope of title. | This title shall govern municipal elections in accordance with the borough Charter. All provisions of the United States Constitution and the Alaska State Constitution are incorporated in this chapter as though fully set out in this chapter. Provisions of AS 15 shall not apply to the conduct of municipal elections unles... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.347656 | 0.18811 | -1.415039 | -1.154297 |
### 11.04.020 Elections to be nonpartisan. | All elections held by the borough shall be conducted on a nonpartisan basis. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.303711 | -2.058594 | -0.640137 | -0.914551 |
### 11.04.030 Subjects of elections. | At any general or special election the voters shall vote upon the election of officers to fill vacancies and in addition upon such propositions, referenda or initiatives which may be properly submitted for approval by the voters or for an expression of opinion by them. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.178711 | -0.987305 | -1.101563 | -1.012695 |
### 11.04.040 Notices of election. | A. Office Vacancies and Nominating Procedures. At least 75 days before each general or special election, notice of vacancies in borough offices and the manner of making nominations shall be posted in three public places and published at least once in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the Haines Borough.
... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.074219 | -0.095337 | -1.012695 | -0.71582 |
### 11.08.010 Time of election. | There shall be a general annual election in the borough on the first Tuesday in the month of October each year, to fill vacancies in borough offices and for the determination of other matters as may be placed on the ballot. General elections shall follow the preclearance requirements of the United States Department of ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.224609 | -1.213867 | -1.098633 | -1.003906 |
## 11.12.010 Calling of special elections. | Subject to HBC 11.12.020, special elections may be called by the borough assembly at its discretion at any time or times subject only to the requirement of notice, and the applicable laws and ordinances governing the subject of the proposition or the questions submitted at that election. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.850586 | -0.412109 | -1.174805 | -0.971191 |
## 11.12.020 Scheduling of special elections. | Special elections shall be held in accordance with the following schedule:
A. An election called for by resolution or ordinance of the assembly shall be held more than 45 days following the assembly’s adoption of the resolution or ordinance.
B. An election called for by a petition submitted by the voters for an initi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.273438 | -0.03418 | -0.953613 | -0.730469 |
## 11.12.030 Qualifications of voters. | Each voter in a special election must have the qualifications set forth in HBC 11.20.010. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.977051 | -0.95752 | -0.185181 | -1.293945 |
## 11.12.040 By-mail elections. | The borough assembly may authorize, by resolution, a special by-mail election.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026.
A. The resolution and notice of election must state that the election is to be conducted by mail and that there will be no poll... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.194336 | 0.640625 | -0.574219 | -0.197144 |
### 11.16.010 Adoption by reference. | Initiatives, referendums and recalls shall be conducted as provided in AS 29.26.100 through 29.26.360 except as stipulated otherwise in the borough Charter. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.877441 | 0.250244 | -0.838867 | -0.995117 |
### 11.20.010 Voter qualifications. | A person may vote at any borough election only if the person:
A. Is a citizen of the United States;
B. Is 18 years or older;
C. Has been a resident of the borough for at least 30 days just before the election;
D. Has registered to vote in Alaska at least 30 days before the election and is not registered to vote in ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.819336 | -1.342773 | 0.717285 | -0.562012 |
### 11.20.020 Challenges. | Registration for state elections is prima facie evidence of a voter’s qualification. However, it shall be the duty of election officials to challenge any voter they believe is not qualified. An election judge may question any person of doubtful qualification attempting to vote and may require identification of the vote... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.368652 | -0.102722 | 0.010284 | 0.591797 |
### 11.24.010 Candidate qualifications. | A. To qualify as a candidate for the elected office, a person must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a qualified voter of the borough and state of Alaska; and
2. Must have been a resident of the borough for a continuous period of not less than one year immediately preceding the date of the election, or if fillin... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.266357 | 1.084961 | 0.959473 | -0.101624 |
## 11.24.020 Candidacy requirements. | A. Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Petition. Any person qualified to serve in an elective office in the borough may have the person’s name placed on the ballot as a candidate for elective office by filing a nomination petition and declaration of candidacy on forms prescribed and provided by the borough clerk. T... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.839844 | 0.759277 | -0.230957 | -0.468018 |
## 11.24.030 Write-in candidates. | A. If a candidate does not appear on the election ballot and wishes to be a candidate in the election, the candidate may file as a write-in candidate. Votes for a write-in candidate may not be counted unless that candidate has filed a letter of intent with the borough clerk stating the following:
1. The full name of t... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.871582 | -0.136597 | -0.322266 | -0.87207 |
## 11.24.040 Other propositions and petitions. | All other matters which may be properly filed for inclusion on the ballot, including propositions and petitions, shall be certified not more than 75 days and not less than 42 days prior to the election by the clerk or a duly authorized representative. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.018555 | -1.382813 | -0.75293 | -0.868652 |
## 11.24.050 Review by borough clerk. | The clerk shall make a record of the exact time at which each petition is filed and preserve the name and address of the person by whom it is filed. If the petition for any candidate is not signed by the required number of qualified electors or is insufficient in any particular, the clerk shall return it immediately to... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.115234 | -1.274414 | -0.757324 | -1.15332 |
## 11.24.060 Notification and acceptance of nomination. | The clerk shall notify a qualified person of the person’s nomination by registered, certified or other special mail, and such person shall file with the clerk the person’s written acceptance of nomination, in such form as the assembly may require, within five days of receipt of notification of nomination. Upon receipt ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.421875 | -0.929688 | -0.801758 | -1.225586 |
## 11.24.070 Withdrawal of nominating petition. | Any person nominated for office may withdraw that person’s nomination, by submitting written notice to the borough clerk within 72 hours of the closing of candidate filing or at any time before the ballot has been submitted by the clerk for printing. After the clerk has submitted the ballot for printing, no nominating ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.998535 | -1.051758 | -0.471924 | -0.912109 |
### 11.28.010 Form of ballot. | A. The clerk shall prepare all official ballots to facilitate fairness, simplicity, and clarity in the voting procedure, to reflect most accurately the intent of the voter, and to expedite the administration of elections.
B. The official ballot shall contain, at the top thereof, the words “Official Ballot” and the dat... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.919922 | 0.022766 | -0.819336 | -0.927734 |
### 11.28.020 Sample ballots. | In addition to the official ballots as described, there shall be printed under the direction of the clerk, on paper of any color except white, ballots which shall be marked as “Sample Ballots.” Sample ballots shall be posted in three conspicuous places and may be distributed as needed by the clerk. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.783203 | -1.685547 | -0.883301 | -1.146484 |
### 11.28.030 Distribution of ballots. | The clerk shall have the ballots in the clerk’s possession at least 10 days before each election. Sufficient ballots for the registered voters of the borough shall be delivered to the election board. A receipt shall be taken from the election board member to whom ballots are delivered, said receipt to be preserved with... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.92334 | -1.25 | -0.445557 | -0.815918 |
### 11.32.010 Printing and posting. | Instructions to voters shall be printed under the direction of the clerk, on cardstock or heavy paper, in large, clear type, and one copy of such instructions shall be posted in each room where polling booths are located. Sample ballots shall also be provided for voters to review. (Ord. 21-10-596 § 4; Ord. 14-04-373 § ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.15625 | -1.782227 | -0.803711 | -1.06543 |
### 11.32.020 Polling place instructions. | The printed instructions referenced in HBC 11.32.010 shall state the following:
A. When entering a polling place give your name and, if required, your residence to the election official.
B. If your name is found on the registration list and your right to vote is not challenged, one of the election officials will hand... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.500977 | -0.506836 | -0.296387 | -0.842285 |
## 11.32.030 Instructions in voting booths. | The following printed instructions shall be posted in each voting booth provided for the election:
A. At the top of the ballot you will find instructions for marking the ballot, and below the instructions you will find the names of all the candidates for respective offices to be filled, and/or the proposition or quest... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.954102 | -1.212891 | -0.155396 | -0.736328 |
## 11.36.010 Absentee voting – Eligible persons – Permanent absentee voters. | A. At any election, a qualified voter may vote an absentee ballot for any reason.
B. The borough clerk may designate a person as a permanent absentee voter if the person is a qualified voter, and if the voter is registered with the state of Alaska Division of Elections as a permanent absentee voter within the borough.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.443115 | 0.037415 | -0.085571 | -0.589355 |
## 11.36.020 Absentee voting procedure. | A. The application for an absentee ballot shall show the applicant’s place of residence, clearly indicate the applicant’s right to an absentee ballot, state the election date, and be signed by the applicant.
1. Application for Absentee-by-Mail Ballot. Beginning on January 1st of each election year, a qualified voter e... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.10614 | 0.333008 | 0.015839 | -0.468018 |
## 11.36.030 Counting of absentee ballots. | A. To be counted in the election, absentee ballots must be received by the borough clerk before closing of the polls on the day of the election, if voted in the office of the borough clerk or other place designated by the borough clerk, or postmarked not later than the day of the election and received by the borough cl... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.795898 | 0.163574 | -0.187988 | -0.435303 |
## 11.40.010 Election officials. | A. **Election Supervisor.** The borough clerk shall be the election supervisor. The clerk shall have authority to conduct all election proceedings and to carry out the intent of this chapter. The clerk may authorize an assistant to assist with the supervisory functions set out in this chapter. Such assistant shall be a... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.541504 | -0.376221 | -0.088501 | 0.050323 |
## 11.40.020 Voting precincts. | Voting precinct names and boundaries shall be determined and defined by the Alaska State Division of Elections. Names and boundary descriptions of voting precincts shall be kept on file at the borough clerk’s office. The polling places for the borough shall be the same as the polling places used by the state of Alaska ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.080078 | -0.98877 | -1.068359 | -1.101563 |
## 11.40.030 Sales of alcohol on election day. | The provisions of AS 04.16.070(2) do not apply in the borough, and intoxicating liquor may be sold, bartered, given, consumed or otherwise disposed of in licensed premises while the polls are open on election day. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.345459 | -1.117188 | 0.789551 | -0.224609 |
## 11.40.040 Dates and hours for elections. | A. General and Special Elections. General and special elections may be held as prescribed in HBC 11.08.010 and 11.12.020, respectively.
B. Polls – Opening and Closing. On election day, precinct polls shall open for voting at 7:00 a.m. and shall remain open continuously until 8:00 p.m. Immediately after the opening of ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.02832 | -0.996094 | -0.788574 | -0.666992 |
## 11.40.050 Election supplies and equipment. | A. The borough clerk shall cause to be erected in the polling place(s) a sufficient number of booths, which shall be furnished with such supplies and conveniences as will enable the voter to mark the ballot for voting and in which the voter may prepare the ballot screened from observation. The ballot boxes shall be wit... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.486328 | -1.035156 | -0.150879 | -0.707031 |
## 11.40.060 Voting procedures at the polls. | A. The borough clerk shall provide a ballot box and an adequate number of voting booths for each polling place. Voting booths shall enable each voter to mark a ballot screened from observation. The ballot box shall be placed outside of the voting booths in plain view of the election officials and other persons at the p... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.140137 | -0.175049 | 0.319824 | -0.277832 |
## 11.40.070 Unused and damaged ballots. | The numbers of all ballots not issued shall be recorded and then all such ballots shall be segregated and removed from the area in which the counting is to take place before the ballot box is opened. The numbers of ballots damaged by voters and replaced pursuant to HBC 11.40.060(G) shall also be recorded. The record of... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.270508 | -0.805176 | -0.566895 | -0.31958 |
## 11.40.080 Counting of ballots. | A. All action of the election officials shall be accomplished in full view of any persons present. The public may not be excluded from the area in which ballots and optical scan results are handled in any way. However, the chair of the election board shall not permit anyone present to interfere in any way or to distrac... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.349854 | 0.833496 | -0.285889 | -0.25293 |
## 11.40.090 Stickers prohibited. | Affixing stickers on a ballot in a municipal election is prohibited. (Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.775391 | -1.683594 | 0.323975 | -0.433838 |
## 11.40.100 Certificate of returns. | When the tally of votes is completed and the printout received from the optical scan machine, it must be signed by the election board. After completion of the certificate of returns, the counted ballots shall be placed in boxes provided by the borough clerk and shall be delivered to the borough clerk by noon of the day... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.272461 | -1.339844 | -0.844727 | -0.984863 |
## 11.44.010 Election offenses and corrupt practices. | The following acts are declared to be election offenses and corrupt practices and are prohibited:
A. Inducing, compelling, or attempting to induce or compel any person to vote or refrain from voting for any candidate in any election or for or against any election proposition or question by directly or indirectly using... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.176758 | 0.203857 | -0.104309 | 1.411133 |
## 11.44.020 Improper subscription to petition. | Any person who signs any name other than the person’s own to a petition proposing an initiative, referendum or recall, or who knowingly signs the person’s name more than once for the same proposition or question at one election, or who signs the petition knowing the person is not a qualified voter, shall be guilty of a... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.081726 | -1.157227 | 0.811035 | 0.572754 |
## 11.44.030 Penalty. | A violation of any of the sections of this chapter is a minor offense. (Ord. 15-06-413 § 31; Ord. 14-04-373 § 4) | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.585449 | -0.804199 | -0.286377 | -0.858887 |
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