Troopers cite skipper of Kodiak scallop boat

From the Alaska State Troopers:

Location: Kodiak
Type: No authority to operate
On 7/16/10 Thomas M. Minio, 49, of Kodiak, was cited by Alaska Wildlife Troopers for operating a commercial scallop vessel during 2007 and 2008 without having a valid intent to operate permit and also for improperly completing fish tickets as required. State law requires all commercial vessels that catch and process their own catch to submit an intent to operate form to the Department of Revenue for review and acceptance, prior to beginning commercial operations. In 2007 and 2008, Minio was the skipper and permit holder onboard the F/V Provider, based out of Kodiak, which landed a reported 259,600 pounds of scallops.