Alaska Stat. § 44.37.230 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.37 / Section 44.37.230
Duties of the department with respect to purchases of tax credit certificates and overriding royalty interest agreements.
Status: in_force

(a) The department shall provide necessary information to and consult with the Department of Revenue to determine whether a discount rate is applicable under AS 43.55.028 (m).

(b) The department may enter into an overriding royalty interest agreement in favor of the state with an applicant that requests a purchase by the Department of Revenue under AS 43.55.028 from money disbursed to the commissioner of revenue from the Alaska Tax Credit Certificate Bond Corporation reserve fund established in AS 37.18.040 of a transferable tax credit certificate issued under AS 43.55.023 or production tax credit certificate issued under AS 43.55.025 . The department may enter into an agreement only if the anticipated net present value from the agreement to the state is equal to or greater than the remainder of the value of the tax credit certificate requested for purchase at the proposed reduced discount rate under AS 43.55.028 (m)(2), subtracted from the value of the tax credit certificate requested for purchase in the absence of the agreement.

(c) An applicant requesting a reduced discount rate under AS 43.55.028 (m)(2) shall submit a proposed agreement to the department. The proposed agreement must include (1) a description of the lease or leases in which the applicant holds a working interest that are subject to the proposed agreement;

(2) the overriding royalty interest in oil produced from the lease or leases offered to the state under the proposed agreement expressed as a percentage of the total oil produced from the lease or leases; a percentage proposed under this paragraph may not exceed the working interest of the applicant.

(d) The monthly payment to the state under an agreement is calculated by multiplying the prevailing value of the monthly oil production from the lease or leases subject to the agreement by the product of the total monthly volume of oil production from the lease or leases subject to the agreement and the percent of total oil production offered to the state under the agreement. A deduction may not be applied to a payment calculated under this subsection. The Department of Revenue shall determine and post on its Internet website the prevailing value of the oil under AS 43.55 as provided in regulation.

(e) The amount of an underpayment or overpayment of a monthly payment for a payment in an agreement bears interest in each calendar quarter at the rate of 5.25 percentage points above the annual rate charged to member banks for advances by the 12th Federal Reserve District as of the first day of that calendar quarter, compounded quarterly as of the last day of that quarter.

(f) When evaluating an agreement, the department shall consider (1) the anticipated costs to issue and administer a bond under AS 37.18 if the tax credit certificate is purchased at a reduced discount rate under AS 43.55.028 (m)(2);

(2) the production or projected production from a lease subject to the proposed agreement;

(3) the value or projected value of the oil produced from a lease subject to the proposed agreement;

(4) the timing for production from a lease subject to the proposed agreement;

(5) the likelihood of production from a lease subject to the proposed agreement;

(6) the existence of and burdens on other interests on a lease subject to the proposed agreement;

(7) cost data or financial information submitted with the proposed agreement; and

(8) other information submitted with the proposed agreement.

(g) The department may request from an applicant additional information necessary to make a determination under (f) of this section. Before an agreement may be entered into, an applicant shall provide the information requested by the department under this subsection.

(h) The department may enter into an agreement necessary to carry out the purpose of this section, including an agreement to maintain the confidentiality of information submitted to the department to evaluate an overriding royalty interest agreement.

(i) The department shall separately account for the revenue collected from an agreement that the department deposits in the general fund. The legislature may appropriate the annual estimated balance in the account to the Alaska Tax Credit Certificate Bond Corporation reserve fund established under AS 37.18.040 .

(j) In this section, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) agreement means an overriding royalty interest agreement described in this section;

(2) applicant includes an agent or representative of the applicant;

(3) department means the Department of Natural Resources.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.530 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.530
Applicability of AS 44.88.535  44.88.560.
Status: in_force

AS 44.88.535  44.88.560 apply to new loan guarantees and refinancing guarantees under AS 44.88.500 .
Alaska Stat. § 44.50.038 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.50 / Section 44.50.038
Subsequent commissions.
Status: in_force

A notary public whose term of commission is ending may apply for a new notary public commission by submitting a new application under AS 44.50.032 and complying with the requirements of this chapter. The lieutenant governor's approval of a new application for a commission for a notary public without limitation under AS 44.50.010 (a)(1) terminates an applicant's existing commission under that paragraph.
Alaska Stat. § 44.09.110 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.09 / Section 44.09.110
State mineral.
Status: in_force

Gold is the official state mineral.
Alaska Stat. § 44.50.165 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.50 / Section 44.50.165
Validity of notarial acts.
Status: in_force

The failure of a notarial officer to perform a duty or meet a requirement specified in this chapter does not invalidate a notarial act performed by the notarial officer. The validity of a notarial act under this chapter does not prevent an aggrieved person from seeking to invalidate the record or transaction that is the subject of the notarial act or from seeking other remedies based on a law of this state other than this chapter or a law of the United States. This section does not validate a purported notarial act performed by an individual who does not have the authority to perform a notarial act.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.100 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.100
Advisory board on alcoholism and drug abuse.
Status: in_force

There is established in the Department of Health an advisory board on alcoholism and drug abuse.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.022 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.022
Fees for department services.
Status: reserved

(a) The commissioner of health may establish by regulation a schedule of reasonable fees for services provided by the Department of Health under AS 44.29.020 (a)(1)  (7) and (12), for services provided under AS 47.80.100  47.80.170, and for the administration of public health programs under AS 18 . The fee established for a service may not exceed the actual cost of providing the service. The commissioner may define or establish the actual cost of providing a service by regulation. The Department of Health shall charge and collect the fees established under this subsection. The department may waive collection of a fee upon a finding that collection is not economically feasible or in the public interest.

(b) The commissioner of health may establish by regulation and the department may charge reasonable fees for department publications and research data to cover the cost of reproduction, printing, mailing, and distribution.

(c) [Repealed, § 28 ch 90 SLA 1991.] (d) A regulation that establishes a fee for services under AS 44.29.020 (a)(7) that are part of the integrated comprehensive mental health program under AS 44.25.200  44.25.295, AS 44.29.800  44.29.890, and AS 47.30 may be adopted under this section after consultation with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.

(e) The commissioner of health shall consult with stakeholders regarding the reasonableness of fees when developing a schedule of reasonable fees under (a) of this section for services under AS 44.29.020 (a)(12) or programs under AS 18 for which there is no regulation in effect establishing a schedule of reasonable fees. The consultation must include at least one public meeting and must occur before the commissioner provides notice of proposed action under AS 44.62.190 . The commissioner shall provide notice of the public meeting at least 30 days before the meeting in the same manner as required under AS 44.62.190 (a) for a notice of proposed action.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.115 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.115
Purple Heart Day.
Status: in_force

Purple Heart Day is established on August 7 of each year to honor recipients of the Purple Heart. The day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.020 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.020
Creation of authority.
Status: in_force

There is created the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority. The authority is a public corporation of the state and a body corporate and politic constituting a political subdivision within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, but with separate and independent legal existence.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.055 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.055
Bob Bartlett Day.
Status: in_force

Bob Bartlett Day is established on April 20 of each year to honor E.L. Bob Bartlett, the architect of Alaska statehood, for a lifetime of public service to Alaska and the nation. Bob Bartlett Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.200 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.200
Definition.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.29.100  44.29.200, board means the Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.745 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.745
Limitations.
Status: in_force

A program of the department under AS 44.33.740 in a rural area may not exceed $100,000 in cost a year.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.125 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.125
Alaska National Guard Day.
Status: in_force

Alaska National Guard Day is established on July 30 of each year to honor the Alaska National Guard. Alaska National Guard Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by the Alaska National Guard, civic groups, and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.067 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.067
Ted Stevens Day.
Status: in_force

Ted Stevens Day is established on the fourth Saturday of July each year to honor Theodore F. Ted Stevens, whose long record of public service includes 40 years as a United States senator from Alaska, for his service to the state and the nation. Ted Stevens Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.795 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.795
Confidentiality of certain records and documents.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding AS 40.25.100  40.25.220, records from private persons that are requested or used by a negotiated regulation making committee and working documents prepared by the committee that analyze or incorporate information from the records shall be kept confidential if the records or working documents contain proprietary information and the owner of the records or working documents requests that the records or working documents be kept confidential.
Alaska Stat. § 44.42.290 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.42 / Section 44.42.290
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.42.200  44.42.290, (1) Alaska international airport system means the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and the Fairbanks International Airport;

(2) board means the Aviation Advisory Board established in AS 44.42.200 .

Article 3. Certain Federal Highway Programs.
Alaska Stat. § 44.42.050 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.42 / Section 44.42.050
State transportation plan.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall develop a comprehensive, intermodal, long-range transportation plan for the state. The commissioner shall incorporate the comprehensive long-range plan prepared under AS 19.65.011 into the plan developed under this section. The plan may be developed in multiple documents that address logical components, including geographic areas, modes of transportation, transportation corridors, systems, and other distinct subjects relevant to transportation planning. The components of the plan shall be revised as the commissioner determines appropriate. In developing and revising the state plan, the commissioner shall conform to the requirements for the eligibility and use of federal and other funds, as applicable. Upon approval of each component of the plan by the commissioner, the commissioner shall transmit notice of the approval of that component to the governor and to the legislature.

(b) In developing and revising the plan, the commissioner shall seek public review and evaluation by any reasonable means and may (1) consult and cooperate with officials and representatives of the federal government, other governments, interstate commissions and authorities, local agencies and authorities, interested corporations and other organizations concerning problems affecting transportation in the state; and

(2) request from an agency or other unit of the state government or of a political subdivision of it, or from a public authority, the assistance and data that may be necessary to enable the commissioner to carry out responsibilities under this section; every such entity shall provide the assistance and data requested.

(c) Copies of the plan, as revised, shall be kept on file as a public document in the office of the commissioner and at each regional office of the department.

(d) The commissioner shall develop a list of projects scheduled for design, construction, or other necessary activities for a period of not less than two years that is consistent with the plan developed under (a) of this section. The list of projects is in addition to the long-range plan required by (a) of this section. The list of projects must include an estimate of federal, state, and other funds anticipated to be received to fund the projects and a description, location, and itemization of the estimated cost for each project and the total cost of all projects.

(e) In evaluating new highways, airports, terminals, ferries, and other major components for inclusion in the plan, the commissioner shall prepare a cost-effectiveness analysis using a consistent methodology. A cost-effectiveness analysis is not required for a project that involves the rehabilitation and maintenance of an existing transportation system or that primarily serves local transportation needs.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.083 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.083
Alaska Territorial Guard Day.
Status: in_force

Alaska Territorial Guard Day is established on October 18 of each year to acknowledge and commemorate the service of the members of the Alaska Territorial Guard in defense of Alaska and the United States during World War II. The governor shall issue a proclamation to commemorate Alaska Territorial Guard Day. The day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.092 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.092
Authority for municipalities and utilities to enter into power sales contracts.
Status: in_force

The authority and any municipality or public or private entity operating an electric utility, or a municipality or private entity and another municipality or private entity, may enter into a contract providing for or relating to the sale of electric power by the authority to the municipality or entity, or by the municipality or entity to another municipality or entity. The contract may provide (1) that the amounts payable under the contract are operating expenses of the utility and are valid and binding obligations of the municipality or other entity payable from the gross revenues of the utility;

(2) for one or more appropriations of the amounts payable under the contract;

(3) for the municipality or other entity to assume the obligations of another contracting party in the event of a default by that party;

(4) that after completion of a project the municipality or other entity is obligated to make payments notwithstanding a suspension or reduction in the amount of the power supplied by the project; or

(5) that payments under the contract are not subject to reduction by offset or otherwise.

Article 3. Financial Provisions.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.105 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.105
Capital reserve funds and capital reserve fund requirement.
Status: reserved

(a) For the purpose of securing one or more issues of its bonds, the authority may establish one or more special funds, called capital reserve funds, and shall pay into those capital reserve funds the proceeds of the sale of its bonds and other money which may be made available to the authority from other sources for the purposes of the capital reserve funds. A capital reserve fund may be established only if the authority determines that the establishment of the fund would enhance the marketability of the bonds. Money in a capital reserve fund, except as provided in this section, may be used as required only for (1) the payment of the principal of, and interest on, bonds or of the sinking fund payments with respect to those bonds; (2) the purchase or redemption of the bonds; or (3) the payment of a redemption premium required to be paid when the bonds are redeemed before maturity. However, money in a capital reserve fund may not be withdrawn if the withdrawal would reduce the amount in the capital reserve fund to less than the capital reserve fund requirement, except for the purpose of making payment, when due, of principal, interest, redemption premiums on the bonds, and sinking fund payments when other money of the authority is not available for the payments. Income or interest earned by, or increment to, a capital reserve fund, from the investment of all or part of the fund, may be transferred by the authority to other funds or accounts of the authority if the transfer does not reduce the amount of the capital reserve fund below the capital reserve fund requirement.

(b) If the authority decides to issue bonds secured by a capital reserve fund, the bonds may not be issued if the amount in the capital reserve fund is less than the capital reserve fund requirement, unless the authority, at the time of issuance of the bonds, deposits in the capital reserve fund from the proceeds of the bonds to be issued or from other sources, an amount which, together with the amount then in the fund, is not less than the capital reserve fund requirement.

(c) In computing the amount of a capital reserve fund for the purpose of this section, securities in which all or a portion of the fund is invested shall be valued by a reasonable method established by the authority by resolution. Valuation shall include the amount of interest earned or accrued as of the date of the valuation.

(d) The chair of the authority shall annually, not later than January 2, certify in writing to the governor and the legislature the amount, if any, required to restore a capital reserve fund to the capital reserve fund requirement. The legislature may appropriate to the authority the amount certified by the chair of the authority. The authority shall deposit the amounts appropriated under this subsection during a fiscal year in the proper capital reserve fund. Nothing in this section creates a debt or liability of the state. In this subsection, capital reserve fund means a capital reserve fund that (1) is created under this section on or before January 1, 1989;

(2) secures refunding bonds if the refunding bonds are issued to refund bonds that are secured by a capital reserve fund created under this section on or before January 1, 1989;

(3) secures bonds issued on or after August 11, 1993, for a power transmission intertie; or

(4) secures bonds issued on or after July 1, 2013, for a qualified energy development project financed under AS 44.88.650  44.88.690.

(e) [Repealed, § 23 ch 123 SLA 1990.] (f) The authority may establish reserve funds, other than capital reserve funds, to secure one or more issues of its bonds. The authority may deposit in a reserve fund established under this subsection the proceeds of sale of its bonds and other money which may be made available from any other source. A reserve fund established under this subsection must comply with (a)  (c) of this section. The authority may allow a reserve fund established under this subsection to be depleted without complying with (d) of this section.

(g) [Repealed, § 23 ch 123 SLA 1990.] (h) In this section, capital reserve fund requirement means the amount required to be on deposit in the capital reserve fund as of the date of computation as determined by resolution of the authority.
Alaska Stat. § 44.09.034 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.09 / Section 44.09.034
Retirement of the state flag.
Status: in_force

An official flag of the state that is no longer a fitting emblem for display because it is worn, tattered, or otherwise damaged may be respectfully retired by fire in a ceremony or other dignified manner honoring the flag as a fitting emblem for the state. When practicable, retirement of the state flag should occur in a public ceremony under the direction of uniformed personnel representing a state or federal military service or a patriotic society. If a formal ceremony is not practicable, a private ceremony is acceptable.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.112 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.112
Fees for publications, research data, and other services.
Status: in_force

The commissioner may establish by regulation and the department may charge reasonable fees for department publications, research data, and other centralized administrative services to cover the cost of reproduction, printing, mailing, distribution, and other centralized administrative services.
Alaska Stat. § 44.64.070 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.64 / Section 44.64.070
Disqualification of administrative law judge.
Status: in_force

(a) The chief administrative law judge or an administrative law judge employed or retained by the office is disqualified from a case in which the administrative law judge cannot accord a fair and impartial hearing or for other reasons established in the code of hearing officer conduct.

(b) A party may request the disqualification of the chief administrative law judge or another administrative law judge by filing an affidavit, before the taking of evidence at a hearing, stating with particularity the grounds upon which it is claimed that a fair and impartial hearing cannot be accorded by that administrative law judge. Notwithstanding AS 44.62.450 (c), upon receipt of the affidavit, the administrative law judge assigned to the administrative hearing shall make a determination. If the affiant objects to the decision, the matter shall be decided by the chief administrative law judge, whose decision is final, or if the hearing is assigned to the chief administrative law judge, by the attorney general, whose decision is final.

(c) In addition to disqualification of an administrative law judge under (a) and (b) of this section, each side is entitled to change the assigned administrative law judge once. Two or more parties aligned on the same side of an action shall be treated as one side for purposes of this subsection, but the chief administrative law judge may allow an additional change to a party whose interests are adverse to the interests of another party on the same side. A party wishing to exercise the right to change the administrative law judge shall give notice to the chief administrative law judge within five days after notice is given that the case has been assigned. A party waives the right to a change in the assigned administrative law judge by participating before that administrative law judge in any proceeding or conference involving the case.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.231 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.231
Film production promotion program.
Status: reserved

(a) The film production promotion program is established in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.

(b) The purpose of the film production promotion program is to (1) work with organizations in the private sector for the expansion and development of film production industries in the state;

(2) promote Alaska as an appropriate location for film production;

(3) provide production assistance through connecting film directors, makers, and producers with Alaska location scouts and contractors, including contractors providing assistance with permit applications; and

(4) certify Alaska film production internship training programs and promote the employment of program interns by eligible productions.

(c) [Repealed, § 7 ch 35 SLA 2015.]
Alaska Stat. § 44.85.300 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.85 / Section 44.85.300
Rights of holders paramount.
Status: in_force

In order to carry out its purpose under this chapter of making loans to municipalities by purchase of the municipal bonds of those municipalities and by receipt of its income from service charges and from payments of interest on the maturing principal of municipal bonds purchased and held by it, and in order to produce revenues or income to the bond bank authority sufficient at all times to meet its costs and expenses of operation under this chapter and to pay the principal of and interest on its outstanding bonds and notes when due, the bond bank authority must at all times, and to the greatest extent possible, plan to issue its bonds and notes and lend money to political subdivisions so that the purpose is achieved without in any way jeopardizing any rights of the holders of bonds or notes of the bond bank authority or affecting other matters under this chapter.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.275 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.275
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.33.240  44.33.275, (1) child care facility means an establishment the principal purpose of which is to provide care for children not related by blood, marriage, or legal adoption, including but not limited to day care centers, family day care homes, and schools for preschool age children;

(2) department means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.

Article 5. Areas Impacted by Economic Disaster.
Alaska Stat. § 44.21.460 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.21 / Section 44.21.460
Nonattorney volunteer guardians ad litem.
Status: in_force

A nonattorney volunteer guardian ad litem may not give legal advice or act in the capacity of attorney for a minor before a court or administrative agency.
Alaska Stat. § 44.25.220 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.25 / Section 44.25.220
Term of office, vacancies, removal, and reappointment.
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the board serve staggered five-year terms. A member shall continue to serve until the member's successor is appointed and confirmed.

(b) A vacancy occurring in the membership of the board shall be filled within 60 days by appointment of the governor for the unexpired portion of the vacated term.

(c) The governor may remove a member of the board only for cause, including incompetence, neglect of duty, misconduct in office, poor attendance, or lack of contribution to the board's work. A member being removed for cause shall be given a copy of the charges and afforded an opportunity to publicly present a defense in person or by counsel upon not less than 10 days' written notice. If a member is removed for cause, the governor shall file with the lieutenant governor a complete statement of all charges made against the member and the governor's findings based on the charges, together with a complete record of the proceedings. The removal of a member for cause constitutes a final administrative order. A member seeking to appeal the governor's removal of a member for cause under this subsection shall file a notice of appeal with the superior court under AS 44.62.560 .

(d) Except for a trustee who has served two consecutive five-year terms, a member of the board may be reappointed. A member of the board who has served two consecutive five-year terms is not eligible for reappointment to the board until one year has intervened.
Alaska Stat. § 44.50.036 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.50 / Section 44.50.036
Denial of applications.
Status: in_force

The lieutenant governor shall deny an application for a notary public commission if the (1) applicant does not meet the requirements of this chapter;

(2) application is not complete or contains a material misstatement or omission of fact relating to the requirements for a commission under this chapter;

(3) applicant has, within 10 years before the commission is to take effect, been convicted of a felony or incarcerated in a correctional facility for a felony conviction; or

(4) applicant's commission as a notary public has been revoked, within 10 years before the commission is to take effect, in (A) this state for a reason stated in (i) AS 44.50.068 (a)(2) or (4);

(ii) AS 44.50.068 (a)(3), unless the person has reestablished residency in this state under AS 01.10.055 before the person submits the application; or

(B) another jurisdiction for a reason substantially similar to AS 44.50.068 (a)(2) or (4).
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.820 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.820
Terms of office; vacancies; removal.
Status: in_force

(a) Board members serve staggered terms of three years.

(b) A vacancy occurring in the membership of the board shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the unexpired portion of the vacated term.

(c) Members may be removed only for cause, including poor attendance or lack of contribution to the board's work.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.760 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.760
Facilitator selection, duties, and authority.
Status: in_force

(a) An agency head may appoint a person who is impartial to serve as a facilitator for the negotiations of a negotiated regulation making committee. A person designated to represent the agency on substantive issues may not serve as facilitator.

(b) A facilitator appointed or selected under (a) of this section shall (1) preside at the meetings of the committee in an impartial manner, unless the agency head has designated another person as chair;

(2) impartially assist the members of the committee to conduct discussions and negotiations and to achieve consensus;

(3) coordinate with the agency head regarding the management of records of the committee; and

(4) perform other duties related to the negotiated regulation making committee that are assigned by the agency head.

(c) A facilitator does not have decision-making authority for the committee.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.850 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.850
Duties of the board.
Status: in_force

The board is the state planning and coordinating body for the purpose of federal and state laws relating to mental health services for persons with mental disorders identified in AS 44.25.290 (b)(1). On behalf of those persons, the board shall (1) prepare and maintain a comprehensive plan of treatment and rehabilitation services;

(2) propose an annual implementation plan consistent with the comprehensive plan and with due regard for the findings from evaluation of existing programs;

(3) provide a public forum for the discussion of issues related to the mental health services for which the board has planning and coordinating responsibility;

(4) advocate the needs of persons with mental disorders before the governor, executive agencies, the legislature, and the public;

(5) advise the legislature, the governor, the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority, and other state agencies in matters affecting persons with mental disorders, including (A) development of necessary services for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation;

(B) evaluation of the effectiveness of programs in the state for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation;

(C) legal processes that affect screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation;

(6) provide to the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority for its review and consideration recommendations concerning the integrated comprehensive mental health program for persons described in AS 44.25.290 (b)(1) and the use of money in the mental health trust settlement income account in a manner consistent with regulations adopted under AS 44.25.240 ; and

(7) submit periodic reports regarding its planning, evaluation, advocacy, and other activities.
Alaska Stat. § 44.42.240 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.42 / Section 44.42.240
Compensation, transportation expenses, and per diem.
Status: in_force

Board members receive no compensation as members of the board. Board members who are not state officers or employees are entitled to transportation expenses and per diem as provided in AS 39.20.180 for members of state boards and commissions.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.108 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.108
Children's Day.
Status: in_force

Children's Day is established on the second Sunday of June of each year to honor Alaska children and to promote their value and well-being in our communities. Children's Day may be observed by suitable observances and activities by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.66.070 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.66 / Section 44.66.070
Definitions.
Status: reserved

In this chapter, (1) agency means a state department or agency, whether in the legislative, judicial, or executive branch, and includes the University of Alaska;

(2) [Repealed, § 11 ch 19 SLA 2013.]
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.272 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.272
Disposal of property acquired by default or foreclosure.
Status: in_force

The department shall dispose of property acquired through default or foreclosure of a loan made under AS 44.33.240  44.33.275. Disposal shall be made in a manner that serves the best interests of the state, and may include the amortization of payments over a period of years.
Alaska Stat. § 44.25.380 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.25 / Section 44.25.380
Cooperative agreements.
Status: in_force

The authority shall enter into cooperative agreements concerning the operations of the office, including protocols for investigations, with state and local agencies that have jurisdiction over long term care facilities or over the abuse and neglect of older Alaskans or residents of long term care facilities.
Alaska Stat. § 44.46.020 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.46 / Section 44.46.020
Duties of department.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Environmental Conservation shall (1) have primary responsibility for coordination and development of policies, programs, and planning related to the environment of the state and of the various regions of the state;

(2) have primary responsibility for the adoption and enforcement of regulations setting standards for the prevention and abatement of all water, land, subsurface land, and air pollution, and other sources or potential sources of pollution of the environment, including by way of example only, petroleum and natural gas pipelines;

(3) promote and develop programs for the protection and control of the environment of the state;

(4) take actions that are necessary and proper to further the policy declared in AS 46.03.010 ;

(5) adopt regulations for (A) the prevention and control of public health nuisances;

(B) the regulation of sanitation and sanitary practices in the interest of public health;

(C) standards of cleanliness and sanitation in connection with the construction, operation, and maintenance of a camp, cannery, food handling establishment, food manufacturing plant, mattress manufacturing establishment, industrial plant, school, barbershop, hairdressing, hair braiding, manicuring, esthetics, tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring, body piercing, or ear piercing establishment, soft drink establishment, beer and wine dispensaries, and for other similar establishments in which lack of sanitation may create a condition that causes disease;

(D) the regulation of quality and purity of commercially compressed air sold for human respiration.

(b) The department's regulations for tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring shops, and body piercing shops must include requirements that (1) the shop be equipped with appropriate sterilizing equipment, with availability of hot and cold running water, and with an appropriate waste receptacle;

(2) the owner of the shop is responsible for ensuring that case history cards are kept for each client for a period of three years after the client's most recent tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring, or body piercing;

(3) a practitioner in the shop may use only instruments for tattooing, permanent cosmetic coloring, or body piercing that have been sterilized in accordance with methods approved by the department.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.270 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.270
Sale or transfer of mortgages and notes.
Status: reserved

(a) The commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development may sell or transfer at par value or at a premium to a bank or other private purchaser for cash or other consideration the mortgages and notes held by the department as security for loans made under AS 44.33.240  44.33.275.

(b) [Repealed, § 14 ch 122 SLA 1980.]
Alaska Stat. § 44.06.060 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.06 / Section 44.06.060
Commission.
Status: in_force

The legislature shall establish a commission composed of nine members, including a chairperson and two persons from each judicial district, appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature, to determine the costs required by initiatives or legislative enactments authorizing relocation of any of the present functions of state government.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.750 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.750
New markets tax credit assistance leveraged loan.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may make a new markets tax credit assistance leveraged loan under AS 44.88.700 (a)(2) only if the authority determines that an applicant for a new markets tax credit assistance guarantee is unable to obtain a leveraged loan from a financial institution under commercially reasonable terms. Before making the determination, the authority shall require the applicant to document that at least two financial institutions have reviewed an application for a leveraged loan for which the authority would issue a new markets tax credit assistance guarantee for the loan, and either rejected the application or approved the application subject to terms the authority determines are commercially unreasonable. The authority may require the applicant to submit applications for a leveraged loan to one or more additional financial institutions.

(b) Subject to (a) of this section, the authority may make a new markets tax credit assistance leveraged loan under AS 44.88.700  44.88.799 to the applicant to finance a portion of the project using funds from the enterprise development account ( AS 44.88.155 ).
Alaska Stat. § 44.06.010 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.06 / Section 44.06.010
Site of capital.
Status: in_force

The capital of the state is at the city of Juneau, Alaska.
Alaska Stat. § 44.42.220 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.42 / Section 44.42.220
Meetings; hearings; records.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall meet at least once each year as requested by the commissioner, or more frequently as determined appropriate by the chair of the board, to carry out its advisory functions. The board may hold public hearings and use other means to solicit information from the public and other interested persons necessary to carry out its advisory functions. Meetings of the board are subject to AS AS 44.62.310  44.62.319 (Open Meetings Act).

(b) Records of the board are subject to AS 40.25.110  40.25.120.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.190 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.190
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of May each year is established as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month to promote awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and to recognize people living with the disease and those researching causes, treatments, and a cure. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month may be observed by public and private agencies and individuals with appropriate activities that increase the public's awareness of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Alaska Stat. § 44.25.028 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.25 / Section 44.25.028
Conflicts of interest and required disclosures when duties relate to pension investments.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of revenue may designate employees of the Department of Revenue who are subject to the provisions of AS 39.50 because of their responsibility for participating in the management or investment of the funds for which the Alaska Retirement Management Board is responsible.

(b) If an officer or employee of the Department of Revenue with responsibility for funds for which the Alaska Retirement Management Board is responsible acquires, owns, or controls an interest, direct or indirect, in an entity or project in which assets under the control of the board are invested, the officer or employee shall immediately disclose the interest to the board. The disclosure is a matter of public record and shall be included in the minutes of the board meeting next following the disclosure. The commissioner shall adopt regulations to restrict officers and employees of the department from having a substantial interest in an entity or project in which assets under the control of the board are invested.

(c) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section or regulations enacted under it is grounds for termination of employment.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.360 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.360
Annual report.
Status: in_force

The council shall annually report its findings and recommendations in a report to the governor, the president of the senate, and the speaker of the house of representatives by March 1 of each year.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.180 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.180
Conflicts of interest.
Status: reserved

(a) A member of the authority may not vote on a resolution of the authority relating to a lease or contract to be entered into by the authority under this chapter if the member is a party to the lease or contract or has a direct ownership or equity interest in a firm, partnership, corporation, or association that may be a party to the contract or lease. A resolution of the authority that is approved by a majority of the members who are not barred from voting under this subsection is a valid action of the authority for all purposes.

(b) [Repealed, § 82 ch 41 SLA 2009.]
Alaska Stat. § 44.46.010 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.46 / Section 44.46.010
Commissioner of environmental conservation.
Status: in_force

The principal executive officer of the Department of Environmental Conservation is the commissioner of environmental conservation.
Alaska Stat. § 44.27.041 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.27 / Section 44.27.041
Board of trustees.
Status: in_force

The Alaska State Council on the Arts shall be governed by a board of trustees consisting of 11 members, broadly representative of all fields of the performing, visual, literary, and fine arts, who are widely known for their competence and experience or expertise in connection with the performing, visual, literary, and fine arts.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.300 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.300
Waiver of certain provisions.
Status: in_force

When the governor has by proclamation declared an area impacted by an economic disaster, the following provisions regarding public contracts may be waived to the extent specified in the proclamation: (1) the requirement of a contractor's bond as prescribed in AS 36.25.010 may be waived if the contract amount does not exceed $100,000;

(2) the public bid requirements as contained in AS 19.10.170 , AS 19.30.191 (b), AS 35.15.010  35.15.020, and AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code) may be waived if the contract is to be performed by a contractor whose principal office is in the designated area and the contract amount does not exceed $50,000;

(3) the general policy to require all construction to be under bid contract as contained in AS 19.10.170 , AS 35.15.010 , and AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code) may be waived if the contract is to be performed by the state, another governmental entity, or a nonprofit entity.
Alaska Stat. § 44.09.130 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.09 / Section 44.09.130
State insect.
Status: in_force

The four spot skimmer dragonfly is the official state insect.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.080 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.080
Powers of the authority.
Status: in_force

In furtherance of its corporate purposes, the authority has the following powers in addition to its other powers: (1) to sue and be sued;

(2) to have a seal and alter it at pleasure;

(3) to make and alter bylaws for its organization and internal management;

(4) to adopt regulations governing the exercise of its corporate powers;

(5) to acquire an interest in a project as necessary or appropriate to provide financing for the project, whether by purchase, gift, or lease;

(6) to lease to others a project acquired by it for the rentals and upon the terms and conditions the authority may consider advisable, including, without limitation, provisions for options to purchase or renew;

(7) to issue bonds and otherwise to incur indebtedness, in accordance with AS 44.88.090 , in order to pay the cost of a project or development projects or in order to provide money for the authority's purposes under this chapter; the authority may also secure payment of the bonds or other indebtedness as provided in this chapter;

(8) to sell, by installment sale or otherwise, exchange, donate, convey, or encumber, in any manner by mortgage or by creation of any other security interest, real or personal property owned by it, or in which it has an interest, including a project, when, in the judgment of the authority, the action is in furtherance of its corporate purposes;

(9) to accept gifts, grants, or loans from, and enter into contracts or other transactions regarding them with, a federal agency, an agency or instrumentality of the state, a municipality, a private organization, or other source;

(10) to deposit or invest its funds, subject to agreements with bondholders;

(11) to enter into contracts or agreements with respect to the exercise of any of its powers, and do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes and exercise the powers granted in this chapter;

(12) to purchase or insure loans to finance the costs of manufacturing, industrial, and business enterprise projects;

(13) to enter into loan agreements with respect to one or more projects upon the terms and conditions the authority considers advisable;

(14) to acquire, manage, and operate projects as the authority considers necessary or appropriate to serve a public purpose;

(15) to assist private lenders to make loans to finance the costs of projects through loan commitments, short-term financing, or otherwise;

(16) to accept gifts, grants, or loans from a federal agency, from an agency or instrumentality of the state or of a municipality, or from any other source;

(17) to enter into contracts or other transactions with a federal agency, with an agency or instrumentality of the state or of a municipality, or with a private organization or other entity consistent with the exercise of any power under this chapter;

(18) to facilitate the expansion of a secondary market for the resale of federally or commercially insured loans made to finance the costs of projects in the state held by federal and state chartered financial institutions or by the Alaska Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank;

(19) to charge fees or other forms of remuneration for the use or possession of the projects described in (14) of this section in accordance with the agreements described in (11) and (17) of this section, other agreements pertaining to the projects, covenants, or representations made in bond documents pertaining to the projects, or regulations of the authority pertaining to the projects;

(20) to participate with government or private industry in programs for technical assistance, loans, technology, transfer, or other programs related to the exportation of goods, services, or raw materials of the state with respect to its financing activities;

(21) to provide export finance training for office staff and other individuals involved in export finance assistance, including the training sessions that may be provided by the United States Export-Import Bank or other organizations;

(22) to coordinate to the maximum extent possible its efforts to promote the export of goods, services, and raw materials of the state with programs and goals of the United States Export-Import Bank, the International Trade Administration of the United States Department of Commerce, the Foreign Credit Insurance Association, and other private and public programs designed to provide export assistance and export-related financing;

(23) to guarantee loans related to qualified export transactions under regulations adopted by the authority;

(24) to provide financing assistance, in cooperation with federal, state, and private institutions, as provided in this chapter for small business enterprises;

(25) to make cooperative agreements with the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, acting on behalf of the international airports revenue fund established under AS 37.15.430 , to acquire, equip, operate, maintain, construct, or install facilities that will enhance the competitiveness of the international airports, including a cooperative agreement to lend amounts from the international airports revenue fund to finance the development or improvement of utilities serving the airports;

(26) to screen potential applicants for a new business incentive grant and recommend the award of the grants under AS 45.81.020 ;

(27) to oversee the administration of outstanding grants awarded by the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation under former AS 37.17.010  37.17.110;

(28) to oversee the administration of outstanding BIDCO assistance grants and loans made by the Alaska Science and Technology Foundation under former AS 37.17.200  37.17.390;

(29) to guarantee loans made to the Alaska Insurance Guaranty Association ( AS 21.80.040 ), with these guarantees limited to loans necessary to make the association financially able to meet cash flow needs up to a maximum outstanding principal balance at any time of $30,000,000;

(30) with legislative approval and notwithstanding AS 44.88.060 , to purchase from the Alaska Energy Authority as an investment of the revolving fund, loans of the power project fund established under AS 42.45.010 ;

(31) to consider, when exercising the powers listed in this section, the interests of local governments affected by the authority's activities to share in the benefits of these activities, with appropriate consideration of the authority's ability to meet debt obligations, issue new debt, and fulfill the authority's purposes;

(32) to provide development project financing for all or a portion of the cost of a development project as provided in AS 44.88.172 .
Alaska Stat. § 44.35.040 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.35 / Section 44.35.040
Fees for certain training.
Status: in_force

The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs may adopt regulations establishing reasonable fees for training provided by the department to persons relating to the transportation, storage, or other management of hazardous substances, and establishing procedures for the collection of the fees.
Alaska Stat. § 44.25.250 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.25 / Section 44.25.250
Duties of the board.
Status: in_force

The board shall (1) preserve and protect the trust corpus under AS 37.14.009 ;

(2) coordinate with other state agencies involved with programs affecting persons in need of mental health services;

(3) review and consider the recommendations submitted under AS 44.29.140 (a)(2), 44.29.660(13), 44.29.790(a)(8), and 44.29.850(6);

(4) adopt bylaws governing its meetings, selection of officers, proceedings, and other aspects of board procedure;

(5) make an annual written report of its activities to the governor and the public and notify the legislature that the report is available; and

(6) fulfill its obligations under AS 44.25.270 .
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.215 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.215
Special account established.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established as a special account within the alcoholism and drug abuse revolving loan fund the foreclosure expense account. This account is established as a reserve from fund equity.

(b) The department may expend money credited to the foreclosure expense account when necessary to protect the department's security interest in collateral on loans made under AS 44.29.210 or to defray expenses incurred during foreclosure proceedings after a default by an obligor.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.990 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.990
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.33.950  44.33.990, (1) commissioner means the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development;

(2) department means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.260 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.260
Eligibility for loans.
Status: reserved

A child care facility is eligible for a loan under AS 44.33.240  44.33.275 if (1) the applicant submits to the department a plan for the use of the loan funds that is approved by the commissioner;

(2) [Repealed, § 9 ch 112 SLA 1981.] (3) [Repealed, § 7 ch 153 SLA 1978.] (4) [Repealed, § 7 ch 153 SLA 1978.] (5) the applicant meets additional eligibility standards established by the department under AS 44.33.245 (b)(1).
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.157 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.157
Alaska Native Heritage Month.
Status: in_force

The month of November each year is established as Alaska Native Heritage Month. Alaska Native Heritage Month may be observed by schools, community groups, and other public and private agencies and individuals with appropriate activities to honor and recognize the contributions made by Alaska Natives in the history of this state and the United States.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.795 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.795
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.29.750  44.29.795, (1) commission means the Alaska Commission on Aging;

(2) department means the Department of Health;

(3) older Alaskan means a resident who is 60 years of age or older.

Article 9. Alaska Mental Health Board.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.060 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.060
William A. Egan Day.
Status: in_force

William A. Egan Day is established on October 8 of each year to honor William Bill Egan, the first governor of the state of Alaska, for a lifetime of service to the territory and state of Alaska. William A. Egan Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.087 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.087
Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day.
Status: in_force

Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day is established on March 27 of each year to honor those who died throughout the state in earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides after the most powerful recorded earthquake in North America, and also to honor those who died attempting to save others. The devastating consequences and efforts of recovery after the 1964 earthquake provided many lessons that should not be forgotten and should be used to develop a safer human environment in the state and to increase public awareness, which is the most cost-effective and critical aspect of preparation for the next earthquake. The governor shall issue a proclamation to commemorate Great Alaska Good Friday Earthquake Remembrance Day and shall direct that the Alaska flag be flown at half-mast on that day. The day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.30.040 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.30 / Section 44.30.040
Fees for services of contractors or grantees.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner of family and community services may establish by regulation a schedule of reasonable fees for services provided by a contractor or grantee of the Department of Family and Community Services under AS 47 . The fee established for a service may not exceed the actual cost of providing the service. The commissioner may define or establish the actual cost of providing a service by regulation.

(b) The Department of Family and Community Services may require the recipient of a grant or a contractor under a grant to charge the fees established under (a) of this section for services provided by the recipient or contractor and to use the fees collected for the program providing the services.

(c) A regulation that establishes a schedule of reasonable fees for services provided by a contractor or grantee that are part of the integrated comprehensive mental health program under AS 44.25.200  44.25.295, AS 44.29.800  44.29.890, and AS 47.30 may be adopted under this section after consultation with the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.

Article 2. Alaska Pioneers' Homes Advisory Board.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.310 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.310
Term of office.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall appoint the members of the council under AS 44.29.300 (a)(3)(D)  (L) for staggered terms of four years.

(b) The governor shall fill a vacancy of a member on the council appointed under AS 44.29.300 (a)(3)(D)  (L) by appointment for the unexpired part of the vacated term.

(c) Members of the council serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall replace a member who, by poor attendance or lack of contribution to the council's work, demonstrates ineffectiveness as a member. In this subsection, poor attendance means the failure to attend three or more consecutive meetings.
Alaska Stat. § 44.41.050 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.41 / Section 44.41.050
Uniform homicide reporting.
Status: in_force

(a) A law enforcement agency shall report each homicide or suspected homicide committed within the jurisdiction of the agency to the Department of Public Safety within 25 days of the homicide's discovery. The report shall be on a form approved by the commissioner of public safety and must contain information as determined by the commissioner to be necessary to aid law enforcement personnel in comparing homicides and suspected homicides and discovering those that exhibit similar characteristics. If the Department of Public Safety determines that a homicide or suspected homicide meets the Violent Criminals Apprehension Program criteria, the department shall notify the law enforcement agency that submitted the report, and the agency shall complete and forward to the department within 30 days a Federal Bureau of Investigation Violent Criminals Apprehension Program form.

(b) The Department of Public Safety shall enter the information submitted under (a) of this section into a file and shall compare the information to information on other homicides or suspected homicides for the purpose of discovering similarities in criminal methods and suspect descriptions. If the Department of Public Safety finds homicides exhibiting similar criminal methods or suspect descriptions, the department shall notify the concerned law enforcement agencies of the discoveries.

(c) If a law enforcement agency terminates active investigation of a homicide or suspected homicide due to the arrest of a suspect, death of the primary suspect, or other reason, the agency shall notify the Department of Public Safety of the termination and the reason for the termination within 30 days following the termination.

(d) The Department of Public Safety shall participate in the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Violent Criminals Apprehension Program. The Department of Public Safety shall transmit each Violent Criminals Apprehension Program report received under (a) of this section concerning homicides or suspected homicides, discoveries under (b) of this section of homicides exhibiting similar criminal methods or suspect descriptions, and notices of and reasons for termination of investigations of homicides received under (c) of this section to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Violent Criminals Apprehension Program manager, at least on a quarterly basis.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.178 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.178
Brain Injury Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of March each year is established as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Brain Injury Awareness Month may be observed by schools, community groups, and other public and private agencies and individuals with appropriate activities that increase the public's awareness of prevention and treatment of brain injuries.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.420 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.420
Powers and duties of the authority.
Status: reserved

(a) The authority may (1) accept United States Economic Development Administration revolving fund grants;

(2) make loans to eligible applicants under the United States Economic Development Administration Long-Term Economic Deterioration (LTED) and Sudden and Severe Economic Dislocation (SSED) programs;

(3) designate agents and delegate powers to them as necessary;

(4) adopt regulations necessary to carry out its functions and to administer programs under United States Economic Development Administration guidelines, including regulations to establish reasonable fees for services provided;

(5) establish amortization plans for the repayment of loans that may include extensions; and

(6) charge and collect the fees established under this subsection.

(b) [Repealed, § 28 ch 90 SLA 1991.]
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.525 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.525
Conditions of debt refinancing guarantee.
Status: in_force

The authority may not guarantee refinanced debt (1) unless the refinancing (A) is necessary to extend substantial debt payments over a longer period of time, thereby improving the applicant's net cash flow and working capital position consistent with the useful life of the assets being refinanced;

(B) assists with short-term debt or cash expenditures when lenders will not extend reasonable longer terms to the applicant; and

(C) creates additional economic opportunity or improves the viability of the borrower rather than just reducing the liability of the lender; or

(2) unless the refinancing is necessary to place a permanent loan subsequent to an interim loan for financing of the project.
Alaska Stat. § 44.25.350 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.25 / Section 44.25.350
Immunity from liability.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who, in good faith, makes a complaint described in AS 44.25.310 is immune from civil or criminal liability that might otherwise exist for making the complaint.

(b) The ombudsman, or an employee, volunteer, or other representative of the office, is immune from civil or criminal liability for the good faith performance of official duties.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.580 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.580
Continuances.
Status: in_force

The agency may grant continuances. If a hearing officer is assigned to a hearing, a continuance may not be granted except by the hearing officer for good cause shown.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.030 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.030
Members of the board.
Status: in_force

(a) The members of the board of directors of the authority are (1) the commissioner of revenue;

(2) the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development; and

(3) six public members appointed by the governor as follows: (A) one member with expertise or experience in managing or operating an electric utility that is not connected to an interconnected electric energy transmission network as defined in AS 42.05.790 ;

(B) one member with expertise or experience in developing energy projects in rural communities;

(C) one member with expertise or experience in managing or operating an electric utility connected to an interconnected electric energy transmission network as defined in AS 42.05.790 ;

(D) one member with expertise or experience in managing a municipally owned utility located off the interconnected road system or joint action agency established under AS 42.45.310 located off the interconnected road system;

(E) one member with financial expertise in large power generation project development; and

(F) one member with expertise or experience in finance, energy policy, energy technology, engineering, law, or economics.

(b) If the commissioner described in (a)(1) or (a)(2) of this section is unable to attend a meeting of the authority, the commissioner may, by an instrument in writing filed with the authority, designate a deputy or director to act in the commissioner's place as a member of the board at the meeting. For all purposes of this chapter, the designee is a member of the board at the meeting.

(c) Public board members described in (a)(3) of this section serve for three-year terms.

(d) If a vacancy occurs in the membership of the board, the governor shall immediately appoint a member for the unexpired portion of the term.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.510 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.510
Application for new loan guarantee.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a new loan guarantee shall provide information that the authority may require by regulation. The authority may require submission of an economic benefit analysis prepared by a person acceptable to the authority.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.040 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.040
Anthony J. Dimond Day.
Status: in_force

November 30 is designated Anthony J. Dimond Day in honor of Tony Dimond, and shall be observed by appropriate school assemblies and programs, and other suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public at large.
Alaska Stat. § 44.27.043 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.27 / Section 44.27.043
Terms of office.
Status: in_force

The term of office of each trustee is three years. All vacancies are to be filled for the balance of the unexpired term in the same manner as original appointments.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.210 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.210
Creation of an alcoholism and drug abuse revolving loan fund.
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in the department an alcoholism and drug abuse revolving loan fund as required under 42 U.S.C. 300x-25 to qualify the state to receive block grant money from the United States Department of Health and Human Services under 42 U.S.C. 300x-21.

(b) The fund consists of money appropriated to it, payments of principal on loans made from it, and money chargeable to principal that is collected through liquidation by foreclosure or other process on loans made from it.

(c) Money in the fund may be used as required under 42 U.S.C. 300x-25 to make loans to private nonprofit organizations for the cost of establishing programs to help pay the living expenses of individuals recovering from alcohol or drug abuse who may reside in groups.
Alaska Stat. § 44.27.055 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.27 / Section 44.27.055
Administration of affairs.
Status: in_force

(a) The board of trustees shall manage the assets and exercise the authority of the council and may adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws and regulations governing the manner in which the business of the council is conducted and the manner in which the council's powers are exercised.

(b) The board of trustees shall employ an executive director who is not a member of the board of trustees to supervise administration of the council. The executive director serves at the pleasure of the board of trustees.

(c) The council is exempt from AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code). The board of trustees shall adopt and publish procedures to govern procurement of supplies, services, professional services, and construction. The procurement procedures must include the preferences of an Alaska bidder and an Alaska veteran that are consistent with the preferences in AS 36.30.321 .

(d) The operating budget of the council is subject to AS 37.07 (Executive Budget Act).
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.384 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.384
Use of fund balance.
Status: reserved

(a) The fund may be used by the authority to provide money for (1) the defeasance of bonds, or the payment of debt service on loans for or on an issue of bonds sold in connection with a power project constructed or acquired before August 11, 1993;

(2) the cost of operating and maintaining power projects constructed or acquired before August 11, 1993; and

(3) debt service on power projects constructed or acquired before August 11, 1993.

(b) [Repealed § 28 ch 18 SLA 1993.] (c) [Repealed, § 28 ch 18 SLA 1993.]
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.425 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.425
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.83.382  44.83.425, (1) debt service means the amounts covenanted with respect to, or pledged to pay, bonds under a trust agreement securing bonds;

(2) fund means the power development fund established by AS 44.83.382 ;

(3) qualified utility means an electric utility or an electric operating entity established as an instrumentality of two or more electric utilities certified under AS 42.05 to serve all or part of a market area that is served or will be served by the power project, that the authority determines is capable of operating and maintaining the power project.

Article 5. Power Development Revolving Loan Fund.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.066 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.066
Susan Butcher Day.
Status: in_force

Susan Butcher Day is established on the first Saturday of March of each year, the traditional start date of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, to honor Susan Butcher, a loving mother, devoted wife, world-class athlete, determined competitor, true Alaskan, and four-time Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race champion. Susan Butcher Day may be observed by school assemblies, sporting events, and other suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public to remember the life of Susan Butcher, an inspiration to Alaskans and to millions around the world.
Alaska Stat. § 44.42.040 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.42 / Section 44.42.040
Departmental organization.
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall establish regions within the state. The functions of the department within each region shall be performed, to the maximum extent feasible, through a regional office. Each regional office shall be directed by a regional transportation and public facilities director appointed by the commissioner.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.020 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.020
Duties of department.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Health shall administer state programs, including (1) maternal and child health services;

(2) preventive medical services;

(3) public health nursing services;

(4) nutrition services;

(5) health education;

(6) laboratories;

(7) mental health treatment and diagnosis, except for mental health treatment and diagnosis under AS 47.30.660  47.30.915;

(8) medical facilities;

(9) adult public assistance;

(10) the Alaska temporary assistance program;

(11) general relief;

(12) a comprehensive smoking education, tobacco use prevention, and tobacco control program; to the maximum extent possible, the department shall administer the program required under this paragraph by grant to or contract with one or more organizations in the state; the department's program must include (A) a community-based tobacco use prevention and cessation component addressing the needs of youth and adults that includes use of cessation aids such as a nicotine patch or a nicotine gum tobacco substitute;

(B) youth-based efforts that involve youth in the design and implementation of tobacco control efforts;

(C) anti-tobacco counter-marketing targeting both youth and adult populations designed to communicate messages to help prevent youth initiation of tobacco use, promote cessation among tobacco users, and educate the public about the lethal effects of exposure to secondhand smoke;

(D) tobacco use surveys of youth and adult populations concerning knowledge, awareness, attitude, and use of tobacco products; and

(E) an enforcement component;

(13) licensure and regulation of child care facilities;

(14) a comprehensive marijuana use education and treatment program; to the extent possible, the department shall administer the program required under this paragraph by grant to or contract with one or more organizations in the state; the department's program must include (A) a community-based marijuana misuse prevention component; the community-based component must provide for a youth services grant program to (i) reduce initiation and promote cessation of marijuana use by youth, reduce youth access to marijuana products, and reduce exposure of youth to impaired driving dangers related to marijuana use;

(ii) provide recreational, educational, and character-building programs for youth outside school hours; and

(iii) address marijuana use prevention through outcome-based curricula, adult and peer mentoring, and opportunities for positive, prosocial leisure and recreational activities;

(B) marijuana public education designed to communicate messages to help prevent youth initiation of marijuana use, educate the public about the effects of marijuana use, and educate the public about marijuana laws;

(C) surveys of (i) youth and adult populations concerning knowledge, awareness, attitude, and use of marijuana products;

(ii) the need for trained professionals working in organizations described in this paragraph;

(D) the development of plans to address the need for trained professionals and to assist in implementing a training program for those professionals;

(E) monitoring of population health status related to the consequences of marijuana use; and

(F) substance abuse screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment.

(b) The Department of Health shall comply with AS 15.07.055 to serve as a voter registration agency to the extent required by state and federal law, including 42 U.S.C. 1973gg (National Voter Registration Act of 1993).

(c) The Department of Health shall cooperate with the Department of Public Safety in enforcement of the prohibition on the possession, offer, display, marketing, advertising, or sale of illicit synthetic drugs under AS 17.21 .

(d) The Department of Health shall establish standards that comply with federal law for the registration, use, and inspection of dental radiological equipment, including standards for record keeping relating to the control panels and the use of the equipment. In this subsection, dental radiological equipment means equipment for use in the practice of dentistry, consisting of a control panel and associated tube heads, if the equipment emits electronic product radiation, as defined in AS 18.60.545 , or uses radionuclides, as defined in AS 18.60.545 .
Alaska Stat. § 44.85.085 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.85 / Section 44.85.085
Creation of subsidiary corporation.
Status: in_force

(a) The bond bank authority may create one or more subsidiary corporations for the following purposes: (1) providing financial and other assistance to governmental employers to enable the governmental employers to reduce their costs of providing retirement and other benefits to their employees by prepaying all or a portion of their shares of the unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of retirement systems;

(2) receiving payments and providing servicing for payments to or from participating governmental employers; and

(3) performing other duties and providing other services as the subsidiary corporation considers necessary or desirable to further the purposes set out in (1) and (2) of this subsection.

(b) The bond bank authority may incorporate under AS 10.20.146  10.20.166 a subsidiary corporation created under (a) of this section. The bond bank authority may transfer assets of the bond bank authority to the subsidiary corporation and may agree to secure bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations of the subsidiary corporation with a reserve fund established under AS 44.85.270 .

(c) A subsidiary corporation created under (a) of this section may, after submitting a proposal to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee under (e) of this section, if the state bond rating is the equivalent of AA- or better, and subject to AS 37.15.903 , borrow money and issue bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations as evidence of that borrowing and may have all the powers of the bond bank authority that the bond bank authority grants to it. The provisions of AS 44.85.130  44.85.170 and 44.85.270  44.85.390 apply to the subsidiary corporation and to bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations issued by the subsidiary corporation. Unless otherwise provided by the bond bank authority, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the subsidiary corporation are not the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the bond bank authority.

(d) The staff of the bond bank authority serves as staff of a subsidiary corporation created under (a) of this section. The bond bank authority shall determine the membership or the process for selecting the membership of the board of directors of the subsidiary corporation. The bond bank authority may permit some or all of its directors to serve on the board of directors of the subsidiary corporation.

(e) Before the issuance of bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations under this section or under AS 44.85.086 , the subsidiary corporation shall submit a proposal to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee for review, and 45 days shall elapse before bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations are issued, unless the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee earlier recommends that the subsidiary corporation proceed with the issuance. Should the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee recommend within the 45-day period that the subsidiary corporation not proceed with the issuance of bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations, the subsidiary corporation shall again review the proposal, and, if the subsidiary corporation decides to issue the bonds, notes, commercial paper, or other obligations, the subsidiary corporation shall provide the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee with a statement of the subsidiary corporation's reasons for doing so before issuance under this section.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.470 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.470
Evidence by affidavit.
Status: in_force

(a) At any time 10 or more days before a hearing or a continued hearing, a party may mail or deliver to the opposing party a copy of an affidavit that the party proposes to introduce in evidence, together with a notice as provided in (b) of this section. Unless the opposing party, within seven days after that mailing or delivery, mails or delivers to the proponent a request to cross-examine an affiant, the party's right to cross-examine the affiant is waived and the affidavit, if introduced in evidence, shall be given the same effect as if the affiant had testified orally. If an opportunity to cross-examine an affiant is not given after request for it is made, the affidavit may be introduced in evidence, but shall be given only the same effect as other hearsay evidence.

(b) The notice referred to in (a) of this section must be substantially in the following form:

The accompanying affidavit of (here insert name of affiant) will be introduced as evidence at the hearing in (here insert title of proceeding). (Here insert name of affiant) will not be called to testify orally and you may not question the affiant unless you notify (here insert name of proponent or the proponent's attorney) at (here insert address) that you wish to cross-examine the affiant. To be effective your request must be mailed or delivered to (here insert name of proponent or the proponent's attorney) before (here insert a date eight days after the date of mailing or delivering the affidavit to the opposing party).
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.120 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.120
Term of office.
Status: in_force

(a) The governor shall appoint the public members of the board for staggered terms of four years.

(b) The governor shall fill a vacancy of a public member on the board by appointment for the unexpired part of the vacated term.

(c) Public members of the board serve at the pleasure of the governor. The governor shall replace a public member who by poor attendance or lack of contribution to the board's work demonstrates ineffectiveness as a board member. In this subsection, poor attendance means the failure to attend three or more consecutive meetings.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.540 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.540
Limitations of guarantees.
Status: in_force

The authority may not issue a total of more than (1) $50,000,000 of loan guarantees;

(2) $25,000,000 of loan guarantees in which the amount of the loan guarantee exceeds $500,000.
Alaska Stat. § 44.80.070 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.80 / Section 44.80.070
Liability of state under special use permits.
Status: in_force

When the state, or a department or agency of the state that has control over a highway or vehicular way or area, permits a portion of the highway or vehicular way or area, as defined under AS 28.90.990 , to be used for a special purpose, the state is not subject to legal action or recovery of damages for injury arising out of, or in any manner connected with the special purpose use.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.396 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.396
Operation of power project.
Status: in_force

(a) A power project that was acquired or constructed under AS 44.83.080 (18) or as part of the former energy program for Alaska is owned, and shall be administered, by the authority.

(b) When a power project has been acquired or constructed by the authority, the project may be operated for the authority under a contract or lease entered into by a qualified utility and the authority.

(c) The authority shall enter into a contract or lease under reasonable terms and conditions to permit the applicant utility to operate the power project when the applicant utility is the only wholesale power customer to be served directly by the power project unless the authority determines a utility making application for a contract or lease to operate a power project is not a qualified utility or is not capable of operating that power project efficiently and in a manner that is consistent with national standards for the industry and with agreements with bondholders.

(d) The authority shall adopt regulations to determine the manner of selecting a qualified utility to operate a power project under a contract or lease when there is more than one wholesale power customer to be served directly by the power project.

(e) When the authority permits a power project to be operated by a qualified utility under a contract or lease, the authority shall (1) review and approve the annual budget for the operation and maintenance of the power project; and

(2) assure that the project is being operated efficiently and in a manner that is consistent with national standards for the industry and agreements with bondholders.
Alaska Stat. § 44.85.080 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.85 / Section 44.85.080
Powers of bond bank authority.
Status: in_force

The bond bank authority may (1) sue and be sued;

(2) adopt and alter an official seal;

(3) make and enforce bylaws and regulations for the conduct of its business and for the use of its services and facilities;

(4) maintain an office at any place in the state;

(5) acquire, hold, use, and dispose of its income, revenues, funds, and money;

(6) acquire, rent, lease, hold, use, and dispose of other personal property for its purposes;

(7) subject to AS 44.85.100 (b), borrow money and issue its negotiable bonds or notes and provide for and secure their payment, provide for the rights of their holders, and purchase, hold, and dispose of any of its bonds or notes;

(8) fix and revise from time to time and charge and collect fees and charges for the use of its services or facilities;

(9) accept gifts or grants from the United States, or from any governmental unit or person, firm, or corporation, carry out the terms or provisions or make agreements with respect to the gifts or grants, and do all things necessary, useful, desirable, or convenient in connection with procuring, accepting, or disposing of the gifts or grants;

(10) do anything authorized by this chapter, through its officers, agents, or employees or by contracts with a person;

(11) make, enter into, and enforce all contracts necessary, convenient, or desirable for the purposes of the bond bank authority or pertaining to a loan, a purchase or sale of municipal bonds or other investments, or the performance of its duties and execution of any of its powers under this chapter;

(12) purchase or hold municipal bonds at prices and in a manner the bond bank authority considers advisable, and sell municipal bonds acquired or held by it at prices without relation to cost and in a manner the bond bank authority considers advisable;

(13) invest funds or money of the bond bank authority not required at the time of investment for loans or for the purchase of municipal bonds, in the same manner as permitted for investment of funds belonging to the state, except as otherwise provided in this chapter;

(14) prescribe the form of application or procedure required for a loan or purchase of its municipal bonds, fix the terms and conditions of the loan or purchase, and enter into agreements with respect to loans or purchases;

(15) render services in connection with a public or private sale of its municipal bonds, including advisory and other services, and charge for services rendered;

(16) charge for its costs and services in review or consideration of a proposed loan or purchase by the bond bank authority of municipal bonds, whether or not the loan is made or the municipal bonds purchased;

(17) fix and establish terms and provisions with respect to a purchase of municipal bonds by the bond bank authority, including date and maturities of the bonds, provisions as to redemption or payment before maturity, and any other matters that in connection with the purchase are necessary, desirable, or advisable in the judgment of the bond bank authority;

(18) procure insurance against any losses in connection with its property, operations, or assets in amounts and from insurers as it considers desirable;

(19) to the extent permitted under its contracts with the holders of bonds or notes of the bond bank authority, consent to modification of the rate of interest, time and payment of installment of principal or interest, security or any other term of a bond or note, contract or agreement of any kind to which the bond bank authority is a party;

(20) by regulation, create a new entity or new entities for the purpose of issuing negotiable or nonnegotiable revenue bonds, notes, or certificates of participation to finance a self-insurance program for municipalities or municipal joint insurance arrangements organized under AS 21.76 or to provide assistance to governmental employers under AS 44.85.085 (a); the powers, duties, and membership of the new entity or entities shall be limited to the powers, duties, and membership of the authority and stated in the regulation; the new entity or entities shall each be a public corporation and an instrumentality of the state with the same legal existence and continuing succession as the bond bank authority; and

(21) do all acts and things necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out the powers expressly granted or necessarily implied in this chapter.
Alaska Stat. § 44.50.200 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.50 / Section 44.50.200
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) acknowledgment means a declaration by an individual before a notarial officer that the individual has signed a record for the purpose stated in the record and, if the record is signed in a representative capacity, that the individual signed the record with proper authority and signed it as the act of the individual or entity identified in the record;

(2) communication technology means an electronic device or process that (A) allows a notary public and a remotely located individual to communicate with each other simultaneously by sight and sound; and

(B) when necessary and consistent with other applicable law, facilitates communication with a remotely located individual who has a visual, hearing, or speech impairment;

(3) convicted or conviction means that the person has entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill, or nolo contendere, or has been found guilty or guilty but mentally ill by a court or jury;

(4) electronic means relating to technology having electrical, digital, magnetic, wireless, optical, electromagnetic, or similar capabilities;

(5) electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by an individual with the intent to sign the record;

(6) identity proofing means a process or service by which a third person provides a notary public with a means to verify the identity of a remotely located individual by a review of personal information from public or private data sources;

(7) in a representative capacity means acting as (A) an authorized officer, agent, partner, trustee, or other representative for a person other than an individual;

(B) a public officer, personal representative, guardian, or other representative in the capacity stated in a record;

(C) an agent or attorney-in-fact for a principal; or

(D) an authorized representative of another in any other capacity;

(8) notarial act means an act, whether performed with respect to a tangible or electronic record, that is identified as a notarial act under AS 09.63.120 and an act that a notary public is directed to perform under AS 44.50.060 ;

(9) notarial officer means a notary public or other individual authorized to perform a notarial act;

(10) notary public means a person commissioned to perform notarial acts under this chapter;

(11) record means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form;

(12) remotely located individual means an individual who is not in the physical presence of a notary public who performs a notarial act under AS 44.50.075 ;

(13) sign means, with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record, to (A) execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or

(B) attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process;

(14) signature means a tangible symbol or an electronic signature that evidences the signing of a record.
Alaska Stat. § 44.85.410 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.85 / Section 44.85.410
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) bond bank authority means the Alaska Municipal Bond Bank Authority established by AS 44.85.020 ;

(2) bonds means bonds of the bond bank authority issued under this chapter;

(3) governmental employer means the State of Alaska or a municipality or other state or municipal governmental entity within the state, including an agency, instrumentality, district, school district, public corporation, department, division, or other subdivision of the state or of a municipality, in its capacity as an employer;

(4) municipal bond means a bond or note or evidence of debt that constitutes (A) a general obligation bond that is a direct and general obligation of a political subdivision of the state, all the taxable property within which is subject to taxation to pay the bond, note, or evidence of debt, and the interest without limitation, as to rate or amount generally to the extent permitted by law or to avoid a default as provided for second class cities under AS 29.45.590 ;

(B) a revenue bond issued by a municipality, the University of Alaska, a regional health organization, a joint action agency formed under AS 42.45.310 , a solid waste management authority, or a port authority that pledges the revenue of a revenue-producing capital improvement and that is payable solely from the revenue of the revenue-producing capital improvement;

(C) a general obligation bond or revenue bond combined or additionally secured;

(D) a bond of a borough issued as a general obligation of a service area under AS 29.47.440 or former AS 29.58.340 ; or

(E) an obligation of a municipality secured only by (i) special assessments on benefited property;

(ii) tax increments and a letter of credit or equal security; or

(iii) a lease;

(5) notes means notes of the bond bank authority issued under this chapter;

(6) public body means a public body corporate and politic or a political subdivision of the state established under any law of the state which may issue municipal bonds;

(7) regional health organization has the meaning given in AS 18.28.100 ;

(8) reserve fund means the Alaska municipal bond bank reserve fund established under AS 44.85.270 ;

(9) revenues means all fees, charges, money, profits, payments of principal of or interest on municipal bonds and other investments, gifts, grants, contributions, appropriations, and all other income derived or to be derived by the bond bank authority under this chapter.
Alaska Stat. § 44.27.010 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.27 / Section 44.27.010
Board and commissioner of education and early development.
Status: in_force

There is at the head of the Department of Education and Early Development a Board of Education and Early Development. The commissioner of education and early development is the principal executive officer of the department.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.120 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.120
Voluntary submitting and publication.
Status: in_force

With the approval of the lieutenant governor, a state agency may submit to the lieutenant governor for filing a regulation or order of repeal of a regulation not required by AS 44.62.040 to be submitted. If the lieutenant governor accepts the regulation or order of repeal, the lieutenant governor shall endorse and file it as required in AS 44.62.080 , and may publish the regulation or order of repeal in the manner the lieutenant governor considers proper.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.842 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.842
Requests for studies.
Status: in_force

A request for a study of the feasibility of establishing a borough in the unorganized borough shall be submitted to the commissioner in writing and must include (1) a description of the boundaries of the area of the proposed study; and

(2) an indication of local interest in the proposed study consisting of either (A) a petition requesting the study containing the signatures and addresses of five percent of the voters residing in the area of the proposed study based on the number of voters who voted in the area in the last statewide election; or

(B) resolutions requesting the study adopted by the governing bodies of at least five percent of the cities within the area of the proposed study.
Alaska Stat. § 44.64.050 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.64 / Section 44.64.050
Hearing officer conduct.
Status: in_force

(a) An administrative law judge employed full time by the office or a hearing officer employed full time by an agency may not serve in any other judicial or quasi-judicial capacity or engage in the private practice of law.

(b) The chief administrative law judge shall, subject to AS 39.52.920 and by regulation, adopt a code of hearing officer conduct. The code shall apply to the chief administrative law judge, administrative law judges of the office, and hearing officers of each other agency. The following fundamental canons of conduct shall be included in the code: in carrying out official duties, an administrative law judge or hearing officer shall (1) uphold the integrity and independence of the office;

(2) avoid impropriety and the appearance of impropriety;

(3) perform the duties of the office impartially and diligently;

(4) conduct unofficial activities in ways that minimize the risk of conflict with the obligations of the office; and

(5) refrain from inappropriate activity in seeking employment with another agency or employer or in seeking reappointment.

(c) Except as provided in (e) of this section, the chief administrative law judge shall receive and consider all complaints against administrative law judges or hearing officers employed or retained by the office or another agency alleging violations of (a) of this section or of the code of hearing officer conduct. The chief administrative law judge shall deliver the complaint to the attorney general when the chief administrative law judge determines that the conduct alleged, if true, would constitute a violation of (1) subsection (a) of this section; or

(2) the code and would warrant disciplinary action under the regulations adopted under (b) of this section.

(d) If the attorney general determines that a violation has occurred, the attorney general shall submit written findings to the agency that employed or retained the administrative law judge or hearing officer who is the subject of the complaint together with recommendations for corrective or disciplinary action. If the administrative law judge is employed or retained by the office, the chief administrative law judge shall take appropriate corrective or disciplinary action.

(e) The attorney general shall, by regulation, establish procedures to implement (d) of this section, including procedures for investigating and holding hearings on complaints. The attorney general shall receive and consider any complaint filed against the chief administrative law judge under this section, and may investigate or hold a hearing on the complaint in compliance with the regulations adopted under this subsection.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.120 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.120
Validity of pledge.
Status: in_force

It is the intention of the legislature that a pledge made in respect of bonds is considered perfected and is valid and binding from the time the pledge is made; that the money or property so pledged and thereafter received by the authority shall immediately be subject to the lien of the pledge without physical delivery or further act; and that the lien of the pledge shall be valid and binding as against all parties having claims of any kind in tort, contract, or otherwise against the authority irrespective of whether the parties have notice. Neither the resolution, trust agreement, nor any other instrument by which a pledge is created need be recorded or filed under the provisions of AS 45.01  AS 45.08 , AS 45.12 , AS 45.14 , and AS 45.29 (Uniform Commercial Code) to be perfected or to be valid, binding, or effective against the parties.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.170 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.170
Patriot Day.
Status: in_force

Patriot Day is established on September 11 of each year to commemorate the terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, and to honor the individuals who died or were injured in the attacks, the courageous first responders and other individuals who gave their lives to save others during the attacks, and the brave individuals who continue to serve and protect our nation, including military personnel, first responders, and health care providers. The governor shall direct that the Alaska flag be flown at half-mast on that day. Patriot Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.85.180 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.85 / Section 44.85.180
Issuance of bonds and notes.
Status: in_force

(a) Subject to AS 44.85.100 (b), the bond bank authority may issue its bonds or notes in principal amounts that it considers necessary to provide funds for any purposes under this chapter, including (1) the purchase of municipal bonds;

(2) the making of loans through the purchase of municipal bonds, notes, or certificates of participation secured by an agreement between the bond bank authority and a municipality or a municipal joint insurance arrangement organized under AS 21.76 ;

(3) the payment, funding, or refunding of the principal of, or interest or redemption premiums on, bonds or notes issued by it whether the bonds or notes or interest to be funded or refunded have or have not become due;

(4) the establishment or increase of reserves to secure or to pay bonds or notes or interest on bonds or notes and all other costs or expenses of the bond bank authority incident to and necessary or convenient to carry out its corporate purposes and powers;

(5) assisting governmental employers to prepay all or a portion of their share of the unfunded accrued actuarial liabilities of retirement systems, with security as the bond bank authority considers reasonable; however, to carry out this paragraph, bonds and other obligations may only be issued after submitting a proposal to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee under (f) of this section and if the state bond rating is the equivalent of AA- or better; bonds issued under this paragraph are subject to AS 37.15.903 .

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or by the bond bank authority, every issue of bonds or notes shall be general obligations payable out of the revenues or funds of the bond bank authority, subject only to agreements with the holders of particular bonds or notes pledging a particular revenue or fund. Bonds or notes may be additionally secured by a pledge of a grant or contributions from the United States or the state or a political subdivision or a person, firm, or corporation, or a pledge of income or revenues, funds or money of the bond bank authority from any source whatsoever.

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) and (b) of this section, the total amount of bond bank authority bonds and notes outstanding at any one time may not exceed $1,500,000,000. This subsection does not apply to (1) bonds or notes issued to fund or refund bonds or notes;

(2) bonds, notes, commercial paper, and other obligations issued under AS 44.85.086 or (a)(5) of this section.

(d) In deciding to purchase municipal bonds, the bond bank authority shall give preference to the entities referred to in AS 44.85.005 . In addition, the following, listed in order of preference, are preferred purposes of the municipal bonds that may be considered by the bond bank authority for purchase: schools, waste water treatment facilities, fire protection and public safety facilities, public health facilities, and public transportation facilities.

(e) Notwithstanding (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the bond bank authority may issue its bonds or notes (1) in principal amounts not to exceed $500,000,000 for the purpose of making loans to the University of Alaska; and

(2) in principal amounts not to exceed $500,000,000 at any one time for the purpose of making loans to a regional health organization; this paragraph does not apply to bonds or notes issued to fund or refund bonds or notes.

(f) Before the issuance of bonds or other obligations under this section, the bond bank authority shall submit a proposal to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee for review, and 45 days shall elapse before bonds or other obligations are issued, unless the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee earlier recommends that the bond bank authority proceed with the issuance. Should the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee recommend within the 45-day period that the bond bank authority not proceed with the issuance of bonds or other obligations, the bond bank authority shall again review the proposal, and, if the bond bank authority decides to issue the bonds or other obligations, the bond bank authority shall provide the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee with a statement of the bond bank authority's reasons for doing so before issuance under this section.
Alaska Stat. § 44.25.042 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.25 / Section 44.25.042
Suspension and revocation of license.
Status: in_force

(a) If a final judgment impairs the liability of the surety upon the bond or depletes the cash deposits or other security so that there is not in effect the bond, undertaking, cash deposit, or other security in the full amount prescribed in AS 44.25.040 , the license of the fish processor or primary fish buyer shall be suspended until the liability in the required amount, unimpaired by unsatisfied judgment claims, has been furnished.

(b) If a bonding company cancels its bond of a fish processor or primary fish buyer, the fish processor's or primary fish buyer's license shall be revoked. The fish processor or primary fish buyer may again obtain a license by complying with the requirements of AS 44.25.040 .

(c) If a licensed fish processor or primary fish buyer fails to fulfill the obligations as set out in AS 44.25.040 , the license of the processor or buyer shall be suspended for a period of time the commissioner determines is appropriate. After three suspensions the license may be permanently revoked.

(d) Proceedings to suspend or revoke a license are governed by AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).

(e) If the commissioner determines that a fish processor or primary fish buyer is acting in violation of AS 44.25.040 , the commissioner shall give written notice prohibiting further action by the person as a fish processor or primary fish buyer. The prohibition continues until the person has submitted evidence acceptable to the commissioner showing that the violation has been corrected.

(f) A person affected by an order issued under AS 44.25.040 and this section may seek equitable relief preventing the commissioner from enforcing the order.

(g) In an action instituted in the superior court by the commissioner or a representative of the commissioner, a person acting in the capacity of a fish processor or primary fish buyer in violation of AS 44.25.040 may be enjoined from acting as a fish processor or primary fish buyer.

(h) If the commissioner determines under AS 44.25.040 (j) that a claim filed under AS 44.25.040 (i) is sufficient to allow collection against the performance bond filed under AS 44.25.040 , the fish processor's or primary fish buyer's license shall be suspended until the amount of the claim under AS 44.25.040 (i) is paid in full and the performance bond is replenished.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.175 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.175
Alaska Online Public Notice System.
Status: in_force

(a) The lieutenant governor shall develop and supervise the Alaska Online Public Notice System, to be maintained on the state's site on the Internet. The lieutenant governor shall prescribe the form of notices posted on the system by state agencies. The Alaska Online Public Notice System must include (1) notices of proposed actions given under AS 44.62.190 (a);

(2) notices of state agency meetings required under AS 44.62.310 (e), even if the meeting has been held;

(3) notices of solicitations to bid issued under AS 36.30.130 ;

(4) notices of state agency requests for proposals issued under AS 18.55.255 , 18.55.320; AS 36.30.210 ; AS 37.05.316 ; AS 38.05.120 ; and AS 43.40.010 ;

(5) executive orders and administrative orders issued by the governor;

(6) written delegations of authority made by the governor or the head of a principal department under AS 44.17.010 ;

(7) the text or a summary of the text of a regulation or order of repeal of a regulation for which notice is given under AS 11.71.125 or AS 44.62.190 (a), including an emergency regulation or repeal regardless of whether it has taken effect;

(8) notices required by AS 44.62.245 (b) regarding an amended version of a document or other material incorporated by reference in a regulation;

(9) a summary of the text of recently issued published opinions of the attorney general;

(10) a list of vacancies on boards, commissions, and other bodies whose members are appointed by the governor;

(11) in accordance with AS 39.52.240 (h), advisory opinions of the attorney general;

(12) notices required by AS 26.30.010 (d) and (e) regarding applications for military facility zones; and

(13) notices of substances scheduled by an emergency regulation under AS 11.71.125 .

(b) The issuer of the notice, order, delegation, text, summary, or list in (a) of this section shall post on the Alaska Online Public Notice System the notice, order, delegation, text, summary, or list, prepared in the format required by the lieutenant governor.

(c) A request for a printed copy of a required posting on the Alaska Online Public Notice System may be made under AS 40.25.110  40.25.220 to any state employee designated by the lieutenant governor to receive requests.

(d) The lieutenant governor shall provide for a permanent, electronic archive system of notices posted on the Alaska Online Public Notice System under this section. Access to the electronic archive system shall be made available to the public.

(e) The lieutenant governor may delegate duties under this section to qualified state employees.

(f) A person may not maintain an action based on a posting or lack of posting on the Alaska Online Public Notice System.

Article 4. Procedure for Adopting Regulations.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.610 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.610
Rural development loans.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may use money from the rural development initiative fund to make loans of up to $150,000 to a person, or loans of up to $300,000 to two or more persons, to be used for working capital, equipment, construction, or other commercial purposes by a business located in a community with a population of 5,000 or less that is not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks, or with a population of 2,000 or less that is connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks. For purposes of this subsection, (1) community means a city as defined in AS 29.71.800 or a place in the unorganized borough that is not incorporated as a city and in which 25 or more individuals reside as a social unit; and

(2) connected by road does not include a connection by the Alaska marine highway system.

(b) The authority shall require collateral for each loan made under this section and shall require that a reasonable amount of money from other nonstate sources be committed for use on any project or enterprise for which money from a loan will be used. The authority by regulation may establish other conditions for loans. The authority shall by regulation establish rates of interest that are not less than four percent a year and terms of repayment for loans made under this section.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.814 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.814
Meetings and hearings.
Status: in_force

The chair of the commission or the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development with the consent of the chair may call a meeting or hearing of the Local Boundary Commission. All meetings and hearings shall be public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.145 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.145
Alaska Firefighters' Day.
Status: in_force

Alaska Firefighters' Day is established on the Sunday preceding October 9 each year to honor firefighters in the state. If October 9 falls on a Sunday, then Alaska Firefighters' Day is on October 9. Alaska Firefighters' Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.020 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.020
Holiday falling on Sunday.
Status: in_force

If a holiday listed in AS 44.12.010 , except AS 44.12.010 (a)(13), falls on a Sunday, Sunday and the following Monday are both legal holidays.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.930 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.930
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.33.910  44.33.930, (1) underserved area means an area that does not have broadband speeds of at least 100 Megabits per second downstream and at least 20 Megabits per second upstream with a latency sufficient to support real-time interactive applications;

(2) unserved area means an area that does not have broadband speeds of at least 25 Megabits per second downstream and at least 3 Megabits per second upstream with a latency sufficient to support real-time interactive applications.

Article 17. Alaska Microloan Revolving Loan Fund.
Alaska Stat. § 44.19.646 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.19 / Section 44.19.646
Methodology.
Status: in_force

In conducting research, the commission shall (1) solicit and consider information and views from a variety of constituencies to represent the broad spectrum of views that exist with respect to possible approaches to sentencing and administration of justice in the state; and

(2) adopt a research agenda and priorities based on art. I, secs. 7, 12, and 24, Constitution of the State of Alaska, and the issues of most pressing concern to the criminal justice system, including (A) the elimination of unjustified disparity in the criminal justice system;

(B) the effect of criminal justice laws and practices on the rate of recidivism in the state and the needs of victims of crimes.
Alaska Stat. § 44.77.040 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.77 / Section 44.77.040
Hearing and judgment on appeal to department.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Administration, after consulting with the office of administrative hearings ( AS 44.64.010 ), shall fix a time for hearing the appeal and shall notify the claimant and the officer who approved the voucher and give them a reasonable opportunity to be heard. The hearing shall be conducted by the office of administrative hearings.

(b) The department, after the hearing, may affirm, reverse, or modify its original decision. Upon acceptance by the claimant of the decision of the department or if the claimant does not obtain judicial review as set out in (c) of this section, the department shall make a disbursement from the proper appropriation for the sum the department finds due the claimant.

(c) If the claimant does not accept the decision of the Department of Administration, the claimant may obtain judicial review of the decision in accordance with AS 44.62.560  44.62.570. A claimant may also bring an action under AS 09.50.250  09.50.300 at any time after one year has elapsed since the presentation of the claim under AS 44.77.010 , if no decision has been made by the department.
Alaska Stat. § 44.41.065 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.41 / Section 44.41.065
Sexual assault examination kits.
Status: in_force

(a) When a law enforcement agency collects a sexual assault examination kit under AS 18.68.010 , the agency shall (1) within 30 days after the agency collects the sexual assault examination kit, send the sexual assault examination kit to an accredited laboratory in coordination with the Department of Public Safety or a laboratory operated by the Department of Public Safety;

(2) ensure that the laboratory to which the sexual assault examination kit is sent under (1) of this subsection conducts a serological or DNA test on the sexual assault examination kit within six months after the laboratory receives the sexual assault examination kit; and

(3) within two weeks after the laboratory that receives the sexual assault examination kit under (1) of this subsection completes serological or DNA testing, make a reasonable effort to notify the victim from whom the sexual assault examination kit was collected that the sexual assault examination kit has been tested.

(b) A criminal action may not be dismissed nor the evidence deemed nonadmissible for failure to be tested within the times established in (a)(1) and (2) of this section.

(c) If a case is resolved before a sexual assault examination kit is tested, a law enforcement agency is not required to meet the time limits established in (a) of this section.

(d) In this section, (1) law enforcement agency and agency have the meaning given to law enforcement agency in AS 12.36.090 ;

(2) victim has the meaning given in AS 11.41.470 .
Alaska Stat. § 44.21.270 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.21 / Section 44.21.270
Commercial broadcasting.
Status: in_force

Nothing in AS 44.21.256  44.21.290 may be construed to restrict or control commercial broadcast stations or companies operating or licensed in the state.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.100 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.100
Bonds of the authority.
Status: in_force

(a) The authority may borrow money and may issue bonds, including but not limited to bonds on which the principal and interest are payable (1) exclusively from the income and receipts or other money derived from the project financed with the proceeds of the bonds; (2) exclusively from the income and receipts or other money derived from designated projects whether or not they are financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of the bonds; (3) from its income and receipts or other assets generally, or a designated part or parts of them; or (4) from one or more revenue-producing contracts including a contract providing for the security of the bonds made by the authority with any person. The authority may issue bonds to pay, fund, or refund the principal of, or interest or redemption premiums on, bonds issued by it, whether or not the bonds or interest to be funded or refunded have become due.

(b) Bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the authority, and shall be dated and shall mature as the resolution may provide, except that no bond may mature more than 50 years from the date of its issue. Bonds shall bear interest at the rates, be in the denominations, be in the form, either coupon or registered, carry the registration privileges, be executed in the manner, be payable in the medium of payment, at the places, and be subject to the terms of redemption which the resolution or a subsequent resolution may provide.

(c) All bonds, regardless of form or character, shall be negotiable instruments for all the purposes of AS 45.01  AS 45.08 , AS 45.12 , AS 45.14 , and AS 45.29 (Uniform Commercial Code).

(d) All bonds may be sold at public or private sale in the manner, for the price or prices, and at the time or times which the authority may determine.
Alaska Stat. § 44.17.050 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.17 / Section 44.17.050
Continuation of functions.
Status: in_force

Each department exercising the functions, powers, and duties of a former department or agency is, for the purpose of succession to all rights, powers, duties, and obligations of the former department or agency, considered a continuation of the former department or agency. If a former agency is referred to by law, contract, or document, the reference is considered to apply to the department now exercising the functions of the former agency.
Alaska Stat. § 44.42.410 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.42 / Section 44.42.410
Site-specific use plan.
Status: in_force

(a) To qualify for the immunity provided under AS 09.65.245 (a)(2), a contractor intending to use, within an area designated by the department under AS 44.42.400 (b) or (c), gravel or other aggregate material that, when tested using a bulk test method prescribed by the department in regulation, is determined to have a content equal to or greater than 0.25 percent of naturally occurring asbestos by mass, shall, after consulting with the owner of the land on which the gravel or other aggregate material containing naturally occurring asbestos will be placed, submit a site-specific use plan to the department that (1) describes the manner in which the proposed use of gravel or other aggregate material that contains naturally occurring asbestos conforms to the standards adopted under AS 44.42.420 (b);

(2) demonstrates how the proposed construction operation and maintenance practices comply with those that are required and those that are minimally acceptable, as described in AS 44.42.420 (b)(5), and otherwise meet requirements of law applicable to the handling of compounds that contain asbestos;

(3) outlines the efforts that will be made, as a component of long-term maintenance on the completed project or facility, to ensure that human health and air quality are not compromised by the use of the gravel or other aggregate material that contains naturally occurring asbestos;

(4) describes how the gravel or other aggregate material to be used can be contained underneath the project or buried so that asbestos fibers cannot become airborne or otherwise transferred outside of the project area, except as provided in (5) and (6) of this subsection;

(5) if the requirements in (4) of this subsection are economically unreasonable, describes how the gravel or other aggregate material to be used will be sealed, including chip sealing or mixing with asphalt, in order to prevent asbestos fibers from becoming airborne or otherwise transferred outside of the project area, except as provided in (6) of this subsection; and

(6) if the requirements under (4) and (5) of this subsection are economically unreasonable, describes how the gravel or other aggregate material will be used in order to prevent asbestos from becoming airborne or otherwise transferred outside of the project area, including how the gravel or other aggregate material will be used in order to prevent asbestos from becoming airborne because of vehicle traffic, road maintenance, or grading, if applicable.

(b) To qualify for and preserve the immunity provided under AS 09.65.245 (a)(2), the department, in its operating procedures applicable to a project that is a transportation facility, including a public highway, airport, or pipeline or railroad track bed, or a public work, as that term is defined in AS 35.95.100 , and for which the contractor intends to use, within an area designated by the department under AS 44.42.400 (b) or (c), gravel or other aggregate material that, when tested using a bulk testing method prescribed by the department in regulation, is determined to have a content equal to or greater than 0.25 percent of naturally occurring asbestos by mass, shall require that (1) the contractor submit a plan that details the use of gravel or other aggregate material in the construction or maintenance of the transportation project or public facility in accordance with the requirements of (a) of this section and regulations developed under AS 44.42.420 ;

(2) before the extraction of the gravel or other aggregate material containing naturally occurring asbestos may begin, the plan be approved and returned to the contractor by the department;

(3) the contractor adhere to the monitoring, mitigation, and site-specific use plans.

(c) The department shall review each submitted site-specific use plan and shall work toward approving or disapproving the plan, taking into consideration the construction season in the project location.

(d) The department may not approve a plan for construction with gravel or other aggregate material determined to have a content equal to or greater than 0.25 percent of naturally occurring asbestos by mass unless (1) the department determines that it is economically unreasonable to undertake the construction project with gravel or other aggregate material free from naturally occurring asbestos; and

(2) the completed project will not use gravel or other aggregate material containing naturally occurring asbestos for a surface application except if the material to be used for the surface application is treated or bound with a surface compound, including chip seal or asphalt, approved by the department.

(e) On receiving a plan that meets the requirements of (a) and (d) of this section and the regulations adopted under AS 44.42.420 , the department, in consultation with the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Department of Health, the Department of Natural Resources, the Department of Law, and the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, shall develop a monitoring and mitigation plan for the project. If the site-specific use plan is approved, the monitoring and mitigation plan developed by the department shall be attached to the site-specific use plan. To qualify for the immunity provided in AS 09.65.245 (a)(2), the party that has direct control over or responsibility for the monitoring or mitigation shall comply with the monitoring or mitigation plan developed by the department.

(f) On approval of a site-specific use plan, the department (1) shall provide to the contractor a copy of the approved site-specific use plan that includes (A) the monitoring and mitigation plan developed under (e) of this section;

(B) a requirement that all asbestos-related data collected by the contractor during or after construction be submitted to the department; and

(C) recommended methods for reducing exposure to airborne asbestos fibers;

(2) shall provide a copy of the site-specific use plan, including the monitoring and mitigation plan, to the mayor or manager of a municipality affected by the use of gravel or other aggregate material containing naturally occurring asbestos; and

(3) may provide to the contractor copies of the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration, United States Mine Safety and Health Administration, and United States Environmental Protection Agency recommended practices for handling and use of gravel or other aggregate material containing naturally occurring asbestos.

(g) Within 60 days after completing a project in accordance with a site-specific use plan approved by the department, the contractor shall record in the recording district where the property is located a document that includes a description of the affected property, a reference to the most recent recorded conveyance of that property, and a notice indicating the presence of naturally occurring asbestos, and stating that subsequent interest holders may have legal obligations with respect to preventing the naturally occurring asbestos from becoming airborne or otherwise transferred outside of the project area. The contractor shall provide written notification to the department and the landowner that the document has been recorded.

(h) The contractor shall submit to the department the results of any monitoring or testing performed in accordance with the site-specific use plan and any mitigation measures undertaken.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.065 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.065
Elizabeth Peratrovich Day.
Status: in_force

Elizabeth Peratrovich Day is established on February 16 of each year to honor Elizabeth Peratrovich, past Grand President of the Alaska Native Sisterhood, for her courageous, unceasing efforts to eliminate discrimination and bring about equal rights in Alaska. Elizabeth Peratrovich Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.173 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.173
Finance plan.
Status: in_force

(a) Before approving a project financed under AS 44.88.172 , the authority shall prepare a finance plan. The finance plan must include an estimate of the total cost of the project, and a description of the sources of money that will be used to finance the total cost of the project. The finance plan must also include an estimate of the operational costs of the completed project, as well as a description of the source of the money that is to be used to pay the operational costs.

(b) The authority shall give preference to a project that does not require financial assistance from the state. If the authority determines that a project requires state financial assistance, and if the authority further determines that it is desirable to finance the project, the authority shall recommend a method of financing that minimizes cost to the state. A finance plan required under (a) of this section must identify the method of financing that minimizes the cost to the state.

(c) The authority shall submit a finance plan prepared under this section to the state bond committee, the governor, and the legislature before issuing bonds or otherwise incurring debt for the project. If a project requires financial assistance from the state, the state financial assistance must be available before bonds are issued for the project.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.120 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.120
Duties of the department.
Status: reserved

(a) [Repealed, § 84 ch 58 SLA 1999.] (b) The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development shall (1) cooperate with organizations in the private sector for the promotion and development of tourism into and within the state;

(2) coordinate with municipal, state, and federal agencies for the development of tourism resources in the state;

(3) promote and develop the state's tourist industry;

(4) cooperate with the private sector and the Alaska Tourism Marketing Board in the planning and execution of a destination tourism marketing campaign that is in the public interest;

(5) promote the development of visitor industry facilities, both in the public sector and the private sector, through the use of state resources as appropriate;

(6) plan and advocate for tourism and tourism development in coordination with the private sector, municipalities, state, and federal agencies;

(7) administer a visitor information center located in Tok; and

(8) conduct research related to tourism.

(c) [Repealed, § 28 ch 90 SLA 1991.] (d) [Repealed, § 5 ch 76 SLA 2014.]
Alaska Stat. § 44.42.030 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.42 / Section 44.42.030
Regulations.
Status: in_force

The department may adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) to implement, interpret, or make more specific its powers and duties.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.370 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.370
Statement of issues.
Status: in_force

(a) A hearing to determine whether a right, authority, license, or privilege should be granted, issued, or renewed is initiated by filing a statement of issues. The statement of issues is a written statement specifying (1) the statute and regulation with which the respondent must show compliance by producing proof at the hearing; and

(2) particular matters that have come to the attention of the initiating party and that would authorize a denial of the agency action sought.

(b) The statement of issues shall be verified unless made by a public officer acting in an official capacity or by an employee of the agency before which the proceeding is to be held. The verification may be on information and belief.

(c) The statement of issues, together with the form for notice of defense and other information described in AS 44.62.380 , shall be delivered to the respondent or sent by certified mail to the latest address on file with the agency, except that if a hearing has already been requested by the respondent, (1) AS 44.62.380 and 44.62.390 do not apply; and

(2) the statement of issues together with the notice of hearing shall be delivered or mailed to the parties as provided in AS 44.62.420 .
Alaska Stat. § 44.37.027 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.37 / Section 44.37.027
Uniform commercial code filing.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Natural Resources shall maintain a central filing office for the filing of documents relating to secured transactions under AS 45.29 .

(b) The Department of Natural Resources may adopt regulations prescribing the records to be maintained and the documents to be filed, consistent with AS 45.29 , and regulations authorizing the forms to be used under AS 45.29.516 (b)(8).

(c) The Department of Natural Resources shall prescribe in regulation, and account for, filing fees and shall do all other things necessary to maintain the central filing office. For a document that is to be filed for multiple purposes, the department may collect the applicable filing fee for each of the multiple purposes.

(d) To keep the filing office regulations and practices of the filing office in harmony with the regulations and practices of filing offices in other jurisdictions that enact laws that are substantially similar to AS 45.29.501  45.29.525, and to keep the technology used by the filing office compatible with the technology used by filing offices in those other jurisdictions, the Department of Natural Resources, so far as is consistent with the purposes, policies, and provisions of AS 44.37.010  44.37.050, in adopting, amending, and repealing filing office regulations, shall (1) consult with filing offices in other jurisdictions that enact laws that are substantially similar to AS 45.29.501  45.29.525; and

(2) consult the most recent version of the model rules promulgated by the International Association of Corporate Administrators or any successor organization; and

(3) take into consideration the regulations and practices of, and the technology used by, filing offices in other jurisdictions that enact laws that are substantially similar to AS 45.29.501  45.29.525.

(e) The Department of Natural Resources shall report annually on or before January 15 to the governor on the operation of the filing office described in AS 45.29.501 (a)(2). The report must contain a statement of the extent to which the filing office regulations are not in harmony with (1) the regulations of filing offices in other jurisdictions that enact laws that are substantially similar to AS 45.29.501  45.29.525 and the reasons for these variations; and

(2) the most recent version of the model rules promulgated by the International Association of Corporate Administrators, or any successor organization, and the reasons for these variations.

(f) Under AS 37.05.146 (c), fees for services of the Department of Natural Resources related to uniform commercial code filing under this section shall be accounted for separately, and appropriations from the account are not made from the unrestricted general fund.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.940 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.940
Annual report.
Status: in_force

Before March 1 of each year, the authority shall submit to the governor a comprehensive report describing operations, income and expenditures for the preceding 12-month period. The authority shall notify the legislature that the report is available.
Alaska Stat. § 44.99.210 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.99 / Section 44.99.210
Disclosures on publication.
Status: in_force

If the actual annual costs for a publication of a state agency that are paid from the general fund exceed $1,500, or if the actual annual costs of a state agency publication that is a report required by law are paid from a source other than the general fund and exceed $1,500, the publication must include a statement that gives the name of the agency releasing the publication, the purpose of the publication, the cost for each copy of the publication, and the city and state where the printing was done. The statement must read: This publication was released by... (name of state agency)..., produced at a cost of $..... per copy to... (statement of purpose)..., and printed in...... (city and state where printed). If the publication is required by law, the statement must also include: This publication is required by... (appropriate citation to Alaska law). The statement may include, if applicable, a declaration of the revenue raised by the sale of the publication or from the purchase of advertising in the publication. The statement shall be printed in one conspicuous place in the body of the publication in a type size that is not smaller than 12 points and shall be placed in a box composed of at least two point rule. In this section, cost for each copy means the figure that results after dividing the total contract cost of producing the publication by the number of copies produced. This section does not apply to a publication that is intended primarily for foreign or other out-of-state use, to a program for a public ceremony of a state agency, or to materials used by a state agency to develop a market for the agency's services or products.
Alaska Stat. § 44.27.060 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.27 / Section 44.27.060
Art in public places fund.
Status: reserved

(a) The art in public places fund is established. The council shall manage the fund.

(b) The commissioner of a department responsible for the design and construction of a building or facility shall deposit into the art in public places fund one percent of the construction cost of a building or facility if the building or facility is exempt from the requirements of AS 35.27 and the exemption is because (1) the estimated construction cost of the building or facility is less than $250,000; or

(2) the building or facility is not designed for substantial public use.

(c) The council may use the money in the art in public places fund (1) to commission or purchase a work of art that is to be made a permanent part of, or placed on loan in, a building or facility owned or leased by the state that has substantial public use; and

(2) to meet expenses for a commissioned work of art for a building or facility that has substantial public use if the cost of the work of art exceeds the amount reserved under AS 35.27.020 (c).

(d) In (c) of this section, building or facility means (1) a building or facility of the state, as defined by AS 35.27.030 , that is designed for and that is subject to substantial public use; and

(2) a building or facility that is leased by the state and subject to substantial public use.

(e) Except as provided in (f) and (g) of this section, an artist's submission made in response to an inquiry or solicitation initiated by the council under this section is confidential and not subject to public inspection or disclosure under AS 40.25.100  40.25.295 (Alaska Public Records Act).

(f) If the council awards a commission for an artist's submission that is confidential under (e) of this section, the submission is no longer confidential and the council shall disclose the submission to any person who requests the disclosure. If the council does not award a commission for the submission, the council shall notify the artist and return the submission at the artist's request.

(g) The provisions of (e) and (f) of this section do not apply to an artist's submission if the council finds that the artist (1) created the submission as a work made for hire, as that term is defined in 17 U.S.C. 101; or

(2) has transferred the artist's copyright for the work under 17 U.S.C. 204.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.400 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.400
Creation of a small business economic development revolving loan fund.
Status: in_force

There is created in the authority a small business economic development revolving loan fund to carry out the purposes of AS 44.88.400  44.88.430, including the administration of a revolving loan fund qualified to receive revolving loan fund grants from the United States Economic Development Administration (EDA) under Title IX of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3121 et seq.). All money granted to the authority by the United States Economic Development Administration, all money appropriated to the fund, all principal and interest payments, and all money chargeable to principal or interest that is collected through liquidation by foreclosure or other process on loans made under AS 44.88.400  44.88.430 shall be paid into the small business economic development revolving loan fund.
Alaska Stat. § 44.42.070 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.42 / Section 44.42.070
Limitation on transportation facilities.
Status: in_force

The department shall consult with the appropriate officials of other departments regarding environmental risks and economic and social considerations that may arise by reason of the location, design, construction, or reconstruction of a transportation facility.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.620 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.620
Term of office.
Status: in_force

(a) Council members serve staggered terms of three years.

(b) A vacancy occurring in the membership of the council shall be filled by appointment of the governor for the unexpired portion of the vacated term.

(c) Council members serve at the pleasure of the governor, notwithstanding their terms of office.

(d) It is the legislative intent that the governor replace any member who, by poor attendance or lack of contribution to the council's work, demonstrates ineffectiveness as a council member.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.990 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.990
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) authority means the Alaska Energy Authority established by this chapter;

(2) bonds means bonds, notes, or other obligations of the authority issued under this chapter;

(3) feasibility study (A) means a study conducted for the purpose of establishing the economic and environmental practicality of completing a proposed power project;

(B) includes engineering and design work to meet the requirements for submission of a license application for a proposed new project to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission;

(4) person includes a public agency in addition to the entities set out in AS 01.10.060 (a)(8);

(5) power includes any and all electrical energy generated, distributed, bought, or sold for purposes of lighting, heating, power, and every other useful purpose;

(6) power project or project means a plant, works, system, or facility, together with related or necessary facilities and appurtenances, including a divided or undivided interest in or a right to the capacity of a power project or project, that is used or is useful for the purpose of (A) electrical or thermal energy production;

(B) waste energy utilization and energy conservation; or

(C) transmission, purchase, sale, exchange, and interchange of electrical or thermal energy, including district heating or interties;

(7) public agency means any city or other municipal corporation, political subdivision, governmental unit, or public corporation created by or under the laws of this state or of another state of the United States, and any state or the United States, and any person, board, or other body declared by the laws of any state or the United States to be a department, agency, or instrumentality of them.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.390 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.390
Definition.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.29.300  44.29.390, council means the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council established under AS 44.29.300 .
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.150 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.150
Tax exemption.
Status: in_force

All property of the authority is public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and is exempt from all taxes of the state or a political subdivision of the state; however, the authority may make payments in place of taxes in amounts equal to the real and personal property taxes that would be assessed on its real and personal property by each political subdivision in which its property is located to the same extent as if that property were private property and the authority were a non-public corporation. All bonds issued under this chapter are issued by a body corporate and public of this state and for an essential public and governmental purpose and the bonds and the interest and income on and from the bonds and all income of the authority are exempt from taxation except for transfer, inheritance, and estate taxes.
Alaska Stat. § 44.50.185 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.50 / Section 44.50.185
Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.
Status: in_force

This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes 15 U.S.C. 7001  7031 (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) but does not modify, limit, or supersede 15 U.S.C. 7001(c) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in 15 U.S.C. 7003(b).
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.790 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.790
Definition.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.33.782  44.33.790, department means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development.
Alaska Stat. § 44.09.120 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.09 / Section 44.09.120
State fossil.
Status: in_force

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) is the official state fossil.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.410 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.410
Special account established.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established as a special account within the small business economic development revolving loan fund the foreclosure expense account. This account is established as a reserve from fund equity.

(b) The authority may expend money credited to the foreclosure expense account when necessary to protect the authority's security interest in collateral on loans made under AS 44.88.420 or to defray expenses incurred during foreclosure proceedings after a default by an obligor.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.160 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.160
Bonds legal investments for fiduciaries.
Status: in_force

The bonds of the authority are securities in which all public officers and bodies of the state and all municipalities and municipal subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations and other persons carrying on any insurance business, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks, savings associations, including savings and loan associations and building and loan associations, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business, all administrators, guardians, executors, trustees and other fiduciaries, and all other persons whatsoever who are now or may hereafter be authorized to invest in bonds or other obligations of the state, may properly and legally invest funds including capital in their control or belonging to them. Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, the bonds of the authority are also securities that may be deposited with and may be received by all public officers and bodies of this state and all municipalities and municipal subdivisions for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or other obligations of the state is now or may hereafter be authorized.
Alaska Stat. § 44.17.070 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.17 / Section 44.17.070
Reorganization by department heads.
Status: in_force

Subject to state personnel laws and the approval of the commissioner of administration, the principal executive officer of each department may, in the interest of improved management, abolish unnecessary offices and positions, transfer officers and employees between positions, and change the duties, titles, and compensation of existing offices and positions.
Alaska Stat. § 44.39.030 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.39 / Section 44.39.030
Appointment of commissioner.
Status: in_force

The governor shall appoint the commissioner of fish and game from a list of qualified persons nominated by the Board of Fisheries and the Board of Game meeting in joint session, subject to the right of the governor to request additional nominations. The appointment shall be confirmed by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session. The commissioner of fish and game serves at the pleasure of the governor and may not be appointed for a fixed term.
Alaska Stat. § 44.21.470 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.21 / Section 44.21.470
Definition.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.21.410  44.21.460, volunteer guardian ad litem means a court-appointed special advocate (CASA).
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.501 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.501
Program of competitions.
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development shall direct a continuing program of competitions. The competitions shall be held each summer to select outstanding examples of Alaskan Native arts and crafts.

(b) The Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, after consulting with a committee from the Alaska Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood appointed by their councils from among the memberships of those organizations, shall adopt regulations for the competitions, providing for, but not limited to the following: (1) eligibility requirements for entrants;

(2) categories for entry, such as basketwork, wood carving, pottery, stone work, ivory work, painting, etc.;

(3) criterion for selecting category winners and grand prize winners;

(4) transportation and display of entries;

(5) prizes and awards for winning entrants which are restricted to ribbons, cups, plaques, etc.;

(6) preparation of entry forms that (A) give the name and mailing address of the entrant,

(B) show that each entry is the work of the entrant,

(C) give the minimum price that the entrant will accept for the entry,

(D) provide the entrant with a choice of having the entry sold, retained for display by the state, or returned to the entrant, and

(E) identify and describe the entry; and

(7) restricting the entrant from entering competitions in more than one region.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.242 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.242
Special account established.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established as a special account within the child care facility revolving loan fund the foreclosure expense account. This account is established as a reserve from fund equity.

(b) The commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development may expend money credited to the foreclosure expense account when necessary to protect the state's security interest in collateral on loans made under AS 44.33.245 or to defray expenses incurred during foreclosure proceedings after a default by an obligor.
Alaska Stat. § 44.12.076 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.12 / Section 44.12.076
Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Days.
Status: in_force

(a) Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day is established on April 9 of each year to recognize and honor all former prisoners of war (POWs) from our nation's wars who have returned home. These POWs repeatedly demonstrated their devotion to duty, honor, and country, despite enduring captivity and sometimes brutal treatment by their captors. The governor shall issue a proclamation to commemorate the day, and the POW/MIA flag shall be flown that day at sites identified by the governor. Former POW Recognition Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.

(b) Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day is established on the third Friday of September each year to honor all prisoners of war (POWs) and those missing in action (MIAs), unaccounted for from all our nation's wars or who died in captivity. These POWs and MIAs repeatedly demonstrated their devotion to duty, honor, and country, despite enduring captivity and sometimes brutal treatment by their captors. The fate of those unaccounted for and missing in action from our nation's wars causes considerable uncertainty for their families, friends, fellow soldiers, and veterans. This day is also an occasion for Alaskans to remember our country's enormous responsibility to do everything possible to account for those still missing in action. The governor shall issue a proclamation to commemorate the day, and the POW/MIA flag shall be flown that day at sites identified by the governor. POW and MIA Recognition Day may be observed by suitable observances and exercises by civic groups and the public.
Alaska Stat. § 44.41.140 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.41 / Section 44.41.140
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Review Commission.
Status: in_force

(a) The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Review Commission is established in the Department of Public Safety.

(b) The commission consists of nine members, including (1) the commissioner of public safety, or the commissioner's designee;

(2) the commissioner of family and community services, or the commissioner's designee;

(3) one member from a municipal police department, appointed by the governor;

(4) one member who is a village public safety officer, village public officer, or tribal police officer, appointed by the governor;

(5) one member from a victim advocacy organization or similar service provider, appointed by the governor;

(6) one member from an Alaska Native tribal organization or entity, appointed by the governor;

(7) two members from the legislature, serving as ex officio nonvoting members, one of whom shall be appointed by the president of the senate and one of whom shall be appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and

(8) one member who is a prosecutor with prosecutorial experience in homicide cases, appointed by the attorney general.

(c) Public members of the commission appointed under (a)(3)  (6) and (8) of this section serve for three years and may not serve more than two consecutive terms on the commission.

(d) Vacancies on the commission shall be filled in the same manner as original appointment.

(e) The commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's designee is the chair of the commission.

(f) Members of the commission receive no compensation but are entitled to per diem and travel expenses authorized for boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180 .

(g) The commission shall review unresolved cases involving missing and murdered indigenous persons from different state regions that are identified by the Department of Public Safety to (1) examine the trends and patterns related to missing and murdered indigenous persons; and

(2) make policy, practice, and service recommendations to the Department of Public Safety to encourage collaboration and reduce cases involving indigenous persons.

(h) A person attending a meeting of the commission or a member or staff of the commission may not disclose information obtained during the review of a case by the commission.

(i) Documents, materials, and reports obtained or compiled by the commission or a designated representative of the commission in the course of reviewing a case involving a missing or murdered indigenous person under this section are confidential and are not public records under AS 40.25.110  40.25.125 or subject to discovery or subpoena in connection with a criminal or civil proceeding. A person may not be compelled to disclose information relating to the documents, materials, and reports through subpoena, discovery, or testimony in a criminal or civil proceeding. Nothing in this subsection prohibits a member of the commission from prosecuting a criminal case or otherwise participating in a civil or criminal proceeding as part of, or relating to, the member's normal course of employment if the criminal case or civil or criminal proceeding involves a case reviewed by the commission. The confidential status of documents, materials, or reports obtained by the commission does not preclude the discoverability or subpoena of those documents, materials, or reports from other agencies or sources. This section does not affect whether a document, material, or report obtained or compiled by the commission is otherwise publicly available.

(j) A member of the commission who knowingly uses documents, materials, reports, or information for a purpose not authorized under (g) or (n) of this section or discloses information in violation of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $500 for each instance of unauthorized use or disclosure.

(k) Meetings of the commission are closed to the public and not subject to the provisions of AS 44.62.310  44.62.319 (Open Meetings Act). Meetings shall take place not less than four times each calendar year, at least one of which shall take place in person.

(l) The Department of Public Safety shall confer with the commission to establish standardized methods for investigating missing person reports, including for investigating missing persons reports and data collection for cases involving missing indigenous persons.

(m) The Department of Public Safety may collaborate with the commission for public outreach purposes.

(n) The commission shall prepare a report of the commission's findings and recommendations. Not later than January 1 every three years, the commission shall submit the report to the senate secretary and chief clerk of the house of representatives and notify the legislature that the report is available. The commission shall make the report publicly available through the Department of Public Safety.

(o) In this section, commission means the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Review Commission.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.750 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.750
Bulk fuel storage facilities grant fund.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established in the department the bulk fuel storage facilities grant fund. Grants may be made by the department from this fund to a community to acquire and install community bulk storage facilities.

(b) Grants made under this section for the acquisition and installation of a bulk fuel storage facility may not exceed $100,000 per community.

(c) If the governing body of two or more communities determine that their fuel requirements may be served by a single bulk fuel storage facility, the communities may jointly apply for grants to acquire and install a single bulk fuel storage facility. When communities apply jointly under this subsection, the limitation in (b) of this section is multiplied by the number of communities that submit the joint application.

(d) Before a grant is made under this section, the city council or, if the community is not incorporated, a reasonable representative body in the community shall agree in writing to maintain and operate the bulk storage facility to be constructed with the proceeds of the grant.
Alaska Stat. § 44.81.300 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.81 / Section 44.81.300
Unclaimed distributions, redemptions, or payments.
Status: in_force

The bank may revoke a distribution of net proceeds by the bank or a redemption of or payment based upon an allocation of proceeds or upon capital stock issued by the bank if the distribution, redemption, or payment remains unclaimed six years after the date authorized for payment, redemption, or retirement. The amount revoked may revert to an unallocated capital account of the bank if, at least six months before the declared date of revocation, the bank has mailed to the last known address of the person shown by the bank's records to be entitled to the amount a notice that the payment is available to the person; if the address is unknown, the bank shall publish the notice as provided by law for the publication of a summons. A distribution, redemption, or payment subject to this section is not subject to AS 34.45.110  34.45.780.
Alaska Stat. § 44.41.045 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.41 / Section 44.41.045
Reports and records concerning involuntary commitment and adjudication of mental illness or mental incompetence.
Status: in_force

(a) Upon receiving information under AS 47.30.907 , the Department of Public Safety shall transmit the information to the United States Department of Justice for inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System established under P.L. 103-159, 107 Stat. 1536 (Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act).

(b) In transmitting information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System under (a) of this section, the Department of Public Safety may not disclose diagnostic or treatment information regarding the person.

(c) The Department of Public Safety may not use or permit the use of the information obtained or retained under this section for a purpose not specified in this section, except that the department may use the information to determine whether a person is qualified to receive and hold a permit to carry a concealed handgun under AS 18.65.705 .

(d) Information obtained or retained under this section is confidential and is not a public record.
Alaska Stat. § 44.66.010 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.66 / Section 44.66.010
Expiration of state boards and commissions.
Status: reserved

(a) Boards and commissions listed in this subsection expire on the date set out after each: (1) Alcoholic Beverage Control Board ( AS 04.06.010 )  June 30, 2027;

(2) Board of Parole ( AS 33.16.020 )  June 30, 2025;

(3) Regulatory Commission of Alaska ( AS 42.04.010 )  June 30, 2030;

(4) Alaska Commission on Aging ( AS 44.29.750 )  June 30, 2032;

(5) Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault ( AS 18.66.010 )  June 30, 2028;

(6) special education service agency ( AS 14.30.600 )  June 30, 2029;

(7) Statewide Suicide Prevention Council ( AS 44.29.300 )  June 30, 2027;

(8) Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission ( AS 44.37.065 )  June 30, 2028;

(9) Alaska Health Care Commission ( AS 18.09.010 )  June 30, 2017;

(10) [Repealed, § 6 ch 40 SLA 2024.] (11) Alaska Tourism Marketing Board ( AS 44.33.136 )  June 30, 2018;

(12) [Repealed, § 17 ch 23, SLA 2022.] (13) Marijuana Control Board ( AS 17.38.080 )  June 30, 2027;

(14) Alaska Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission ( AS 44.19.641 )  June 30, 2029.

(15) Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Management Areas in Alaska ( AS 41.37.160 )  June 30, 2031.

(16) Alaska Military Affairs Commission ( AS 44.19.851 )  June 30, 2030.

(b) Upon termination, a commission listed in (a) of this section shall continue in existence until June 30 of the next succeeding year for the purpose of concluding its affairs.

(c) A commission scheduled for termination under this chapter may be continued or reestablished by the legislature for a period not to exceed eight years.

(d) Notwithstanding (b) of this section, the powers and duties of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska in the year following expiration are not reduced or otherwise limited, and the commission shall continue in existence after expiration for one year. The commission shall continue to exercise all its powers and perform its duties and responsibilities under AS 42 during the year following its expiration.
Alaska Stat. § 44.50.073 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.50 / Section 44.50.073
Published summary.
Status: in_force

The lieutenant governor may publish by electronic means for commissioned notaries public a summary of the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted under this chapter. The lieutenant governor shall, upon request, distribute the summary to each person who is commissioned a notary public under this chapter.
Alaska Stat. § 44.99.500 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.99 / Section 44.99.500
State policy, declarations, and requirements concerning certain firearms not in interstate commerce and not subject to federal regulation.
Status: in_force

(a) A personal firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is possessed in this state or manufactured commercially or privately in this state and that remains in the state is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce as those items have not traveled in interstate commerce.

(b) This section applies to a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is possessed in this state or manufactured in this state from basic materials and that can be manufactured without the inclusion of any significant parts imported from another state. Generic and insignificant parts that have other manufacturing or consumer product applications are not firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition, and their importation into this state and incorporation into a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition manufactured in this state does not subject the firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition to federal regulation. Basic materials, such as unmachined steel and unshaped wood, are not firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition and are not subject to congressional authority to regulate firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition under interstate commerce as if they were actually firearms, firearm accessories, or ammunition. The authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce in basic materials does not include authority to regulate firearms, firearm accessories, and ammunition possessed in this state or made in this state from those materials. Firearm accessories that are imported into this state from another state and that are subject to federal regulation as being in interstate commerce do not subject a firearm to federal regulation under interstate commerce because they are attached to or used in conjunction with a firearm in this state.

(c) A firearm manufactured or sold in this state and not subject to federal regulation under this section must have the words Made in Alaska clearly stamped on a central metallic part, such as the receiver or frame.

(d) The attorney general may defend a citizen of this state who is prosecuted by the government of the United States under the congressional power to regulate interstate commerce for violation of a federal law concerning the manufacture, sale, transfer, or possession of a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition possessed in this state or manufactured and retained within this state.

(e) A federal statute, regulation, rule, or order adopted, enacted, or otherwise effective on or after June 21, 2013 is unenforceable in this state by an official, agent, or employee of this state, a municipality, or the federal government if the federal statute, regulation, rule, or order violates the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or art. I, sec. 19, Constitution of the State of Alaska, by (1) banning or restricting ownership of a semiautomatic firearm or a magazine of a firearm; or

(2) requiring a firearm, magazine, or other firearm accessory to be registered.

(f) The attorney general shall, under the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States or art. I, sec. 19, Constitution of the State of Alaska, file legal action necessary to prevent the implementation of a federal statute, regulation, rule, or order that violates the rights of a resident of the state.

(g) In this section, (1) generic and insignificant parts includes springs, screws, nuts, and pins;

(2) manufactured means a firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that has been created from basic materials for functional usefulness, including forging, casting, machining, or other processes for working materials.
Alaska Stat. § 44.21.045 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.21 / Section 44.21.045
Information services fund; charges.
Status: in_force

(a) The information services fund is established as an internal services fund in the Department of Administration. The fund consists of money appropriated to it, money transferred to the department by political subdivisions and state agencies as reimbursement for information services provided by the department, and the proceeds from the sale of surplus or other assets of the department used for information services.

(b) Money transferred to the department by a political subdivision or state agency for information services for a fiscal year that exceeds the appropriation to the department for information services provided to the political subdivision or state agency for that fiscal year constitutes program receipts that are subject to the procedures of AS 37.07.080 (h).

(c) Except as provided in (b) of this section, money in the fund established under (a) of this section may be expended only in accordance with legislative appropriations. Money appropriated to the fund may be used for (1) the costs of the commissioner in carrying out the commissioner's duties under AS 44.21.350  44.21.390, including the costs of performing reviews and studies considered necessary by the commissioner under AS 44.21.350 ;

(2) necessary expenses of providing information services to political subdivisions and state agencies;

(3) additions, replacements, or improvement of capital equipment for information services; requests by the department for capital equipment expenditures shall be included in the budget submitted by the governor to the legislature under AS 37.07 ; and

(4) other purposes as specified in an appropriation to the fund.

(d) The department may charge and collect fees and surcharges for information services provided by it to agencies and political subdivisions of the state. The department shall maintain cost accounting records to support rates and billings for information services provided by the department. The department shall submit a report on the operation of the fund to the governor at the time of submission of the departmental budget and notify the legislature that the report is available.

(e) A state agency that receives information services from the department shall include in its annual budget, as an identifiable item, its expected fees and surcharges for information services provided by the Department of Administration.

(f) Fees and surcharges for information services of the department are subject to annual review and approval by the commissioner of the department.

(g) In this section, information services includes automatic data processing services provided under AS 44.21.150  44.21.170 and telecommunications services and operations described in AS 44.21.305  44.21.330.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.213 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.213
Agency contact with the public.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, while an agency is developing a regulatory action and before the agency provides a notice of proposed action under AS 44.62.190 , the agency may contact a person about the development of the regulatory action, and the agency may answer a question from a person that is relevant to the development of the regulatory action. In this subsection, regulatory action means the adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, after an agency provides a notice of proposed action under AS 44.62.190 , the agency shall make a good faith effort to answer, before the end of the public comment period, a question that is relevant to the proposed action, if the question is received in writing or asked at a public meeting at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. If a question is received after the 10-day cutoff date, the agency may answer the question. When an agency answers a question under this section, the agency shall answer the question in writing and make the question and answer available to the public. An agency may satisfy the requirements of this section by posting answers to frequently asked questions about the proposed action on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and may aggregate substantially similar questions and agency responses and provide a single consolidated response to substantially similar questions.

(c) In this section, agency does not include the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, the Board of Fisheries, the Board of Game, or the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Alaska Stat. § 44.29.890 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.29 / Section 44.29.890
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.29.800  44.29.890, (1) board means the Alaska Mental Health Board established in AS 44.29.800 ;

(2) department means the Department of Health.
Alaska Stat. § 44.33.512 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.512
Temporary custody.
Status: in_force

In order that the competitions may be held without undue disruption and in order that winning items may be displayed at other places, all entries submitted for judging shall be held in temporary custody by the state until they are no longer needed for display, at which time they shall be disposed of in accordance with the wishes of the entrant as set out on the entry form.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.050 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.050
Style and forms.
Status: in_force

The Department of Law shall prepare and shall revise when necessary a drafting manual for administrative regulations that prescribes the style and forms for submitting regulations under AS 44.62.040 .
Alaska Stat. § 44.81.260 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.81 / Section 44.81.260
Confidentiality of records.
Status: in_force

(a) The records of the bank that are identified with, or identifiable as being derived from the records of, a specific borrower, member of the bank, or applicant for a loan are confidential and may not be disclosed by the bank or by its directors, officers, employees, or agents to a person other than the directors, officers, employees, or agents of the bank, except (1) when required by a federal or state statute;

(2) under AS 44.81.270 and 44.81.275;

(3) under a search warrant issued under federal law or the law of this state;

(4) under a subpoena or court order issued in a civil action under federal law or the law of this state;

(5) under a subpoena or court order issued in connection with a proceeding before a federal grand jury or grand jury of this state;

(6) under a summons or subpoena issued by an agency or a department of the United States or this state, or an officer, employee, or agent of the agency or department;

(7) under a request by a financial institution, if the request is solely for the stated written purpose of determining the creditworthiness of a member or borrower as an applicant for credit, and if the information disclosed by the bank pertains only to the payment history of the member or borrower;

(8) under a request by a lender that has extended or is considering extending credit to the bank if the credit is or may be secured by the pledge of a loan by the bank;

(9) when disclosed to the attorney general of the United States or to a law enforcement agency of this state if the records may be relevant to a report or investigation of a possible violation of federal law or a law of this state.

(b) The records of the bank that are not subject to (a) of this section may be kept confidential by the bank, subject to the exceptions listed in (a)(1)  (5) of this section.

(c) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) of this section, a borrower, a member of the bank, or an applicant for a loan may authorize the bank in writing to disclose records provided to the bank by the borrower, member, or applicant.

(d) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) of this section, the bank may provide a list of the members of the bank who are eligible to serve as a director of the bank to members of the bank who are eligible to vote for directors of the bank.

(e) In this section, (1) member includes past and present members;

(2) records means financial and other records, including information known to have been derived from the records, in any form, including original documents and copies.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.920 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.920
Insurance requirements in construction contracts.
Status: in_force

In requesting bids and awarding construction contracts under this chapter the authority may not require a contractor to obtain workers' compensation, general liability, or other required insurance from a particular insurer, agent, or broker and may not agree to provide insurance to a contractor who is awarded a construction contract.
Alaska Stat. § 44.37.069 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.37 / Section 44.37.069
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In AS 44.37.065  44.37.069, (1) commission means the Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission;

(2) disaster preparedness means establishing plans and programs for responding to and distributing funds to alleviate losses from a disaster as defined in AS 26.23.900 ;

(3) seismic hazard means an earthquake-induced geologic condition that is a potential danger to life and property; in this paragraph, geologic condition includes strong ground shaking, landslide, avalanche, liquefaction, tsunami inundation, fault displacement, and subsidence;

(4) seismic hazard mitigation or mitigation mean activities that prevent or alleviate the harmful effects of seismic hazards to persons and property, including identification and evaluation of the seismic hazards, assessment of the risks, and implementation of measures to reduce potential losses before a damaging event occurs;

(5) tsunami means a large ocean wave produced by an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption.
Alaska Stat. § 44.64.055 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.64 / Section 44.64.055
Reimbursement agreements.
Status: in_force

The office may enter into agreements for reimbursement for services related to an administrative hearing from a school district, municipality, or other governmental entity if the reimbursement is authorized by other law.
Alaska Stat. § 44.83.510 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.83 / Section 44.83.510
Powers and duties of authority in administering the fund.
Status: reserved

(a) Repayment of a loan from the former power development revolving loan fund must be made with the proceeds from the sale of power from projects in the former energy program for Alaska.

(b) [Repealed, § 28 ch 18 SLA 1993.]
Alaska Stat. § 44.17.005 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.17 / Section 44.17.005
Offices and departments.
Status: in_force

There are in the state government the following principal offices and departments: (1) Office of the Governor;

(2) Department of Administration;

(3) Department of Law;

(4) Department of Revenue;

(5) Department of Education and Early Development;

(6) Department of Health;

(7) Department of Labor and Workforce Development;

(8) Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;

(9) Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs;

(10) Department of Natural Resources;

(11) Department of Fish and Game;

(12) Department of Public Safety;

(13) Department of Transportation and Public Facilities;

(14) Department of Environmental Conservation;

(15) Department of Corrections;

(16) Department of Family and Community Services.
Alaska Stat. § 44.85.230 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.85 / Section 44.85.230
Purchase and disposition of own obligations.
Status: in_force

The bond bank authority may purchase bonds or notes of the bond bank authority out of its funds or money available for the purchase of its own bonds and notes. The bond bank authority may hold, cancel, or resell the bonds or notes subject to and in accordance with agreements with holders of its bonds or notes.
Alaska Stat. § 44.62.330 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.62 / Section 44.62.330
Application of AS 44.62.330  44.62.630.
Status: in_force

(a) The procedure of the state boards, commissions, and officers listed in this subsection or of their successors by reorganization under the constitution shall be conducted under AS 44.62.330  44.62.630. This procedure, including accusations and statements of issues, service, notice and time and place of hearing, subpoenas, depositions, matters concerning evidence and decisions, conduct of hearing, judicial review and scope of judicial review, continuances, reconsideration, reinstatement or reduction of penalty, contempt, mail vote, oaths, impartiality, and similar matters shall be governed by this chapter, notwithstanding similar provisions in the statutes dealing with the state boards, commissions, and officers listed. Where indicated, the procedure that shall be conducted under AS 44.62.330  44.62.630 is limited to named functions of the agency. (1) Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(2) Board of Dental Examiners;

(3) State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors;

(4) Board of Examiners in Optometry;

(5) State Medical Board;

(6) Division of Lands under Alaska Land Act where applicable;

(7) Board of Nursing functions, except those related to findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property contained in the registry of certified nurse aides under AS 08.68.333 ;

(8) Board of Pharmacy;

(9) Board of Public Accountancy;

(10) Department of Labor and Workforce Development as to functions relating to employment security only as provided in (c) of this section;

(11) Real Estate Commission;

(12) Alaska Workers' Compensation Board, where procedures are not otherwise expressly provided by the Alaska Workers' Compensation Act;

(13) Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, as to functions relating to aeronautics and communications;

(14) Department of Public Safety, as to suspension or revocation of a security guard's license under AS 18.65.400  18.65.490;

(15) Department of Health and Department of Environmental Conservation under AS 17.20 (Alaska Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act), and Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development in connection with the licensing of embalmers and funeral directors under AS 08.42 ;

(16) Department of Environmental Conservation, under AS 18.35.010  18.35.090, concerning the regulation of tourist and trailer camps, motor courts, and motels;

(17) Board of Marine Pilots;

(18) Alaska Police Standards Council;

(19) Big Game Commercial Services Board;

(20) Alaska Public Offices Commission;

(21) Board of Fisheries;

(22) Board of Game;

(23) Department of Education and Early Development and Professional Teaching Practices Commission with regard to proceedings to revoke or suspend a teacher's certificate under AS 14.20.030  14.20.040 and AS 14.20.470 (a)(4);

(24) Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education under AS 14.48 as to denial of applications and revocation of authorizations and permits;

(25) Department of Environmental Conservation, except to the extent that AS 44.62.360  44.62.400 are inconsistent with the manner in which proceedings are initiated under the provisions of AS 46.03 and AS 46.14 ;

(26) Board of Psychologist and Psychological Associate Examiners;

(27) Department of Fish and Game as to functions relating to the protection of fish and game under AS 16.05.871 ;

(28) Board of Veterinary Examiners;

(29) Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development concerning the licensing and regulation of nursing home administrators;

(30) Board of Barbers and Hairdressers;

(31) Department of Natural Resources concerning the Alaska grain reserve program under former AS 03.12 ;

(32) Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development concerning the licensing and regulation of audiologists and speech-language pathologists under AS 08.11 ;

(33) Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development concerning the licensing and regulation of hearing aid dealers under AS 08.55 ;

(34) Board of Certified Real Estate Appraisers;

(35) Department of Labor and Workforce Development as to functions related to employment rights of the organized militia under AS 26.05.075 ;

(36) Board of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives;

(37) Board of Marital and Family Therapy;

(38) Department of Revenue for administrative review of actions taken under AS 43.50 relating to a tobacco product manufacturer's compliance with statutory requirements regarding cigarette sales;

(39) Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development as to the licensing and regulation of private professional guardians and conservators under AS 08.26 ;

(40) Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development relating to the licensing and regulation of persons making deferred deposit advances under AS 06.50 ;

(41) Department of Health and Department of Family and Community Services relating to the civil history databases under AS 47.05.330  47.05.390;

(42) State Commission for Human Rights, where procedures are not otherwise expressly provided in AS 18.80 ;

(43) Alaska Retirement Management Board for administration of pension forfeitures under AS 37.10.310 ;

(44) Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development relating to mortgage lending under AS 06.60 ;

(45) Board of Massage Therapists;

(46) Marijuana Control Board.

(b) The procedure of an agency not listed in (a) of this section shall be conducted under AS 44.62.330  44.62.630 only as to those functions to which AS 44.62.330  44.62.630 are made applicable by the statutes relating to that agency.

(c) Judicial review and scope of judicial review of all final decisions of the commissioner of labor and workforce development on an appeal relating to employment security shall be in accord with this chapter notwithstanding anything to the contrary in AS 23.20 (Alaska Employment Security Act). All other procedures of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development relating to employment security shall be as provided in AS 23.20 and the regulations under AS 23.20 .

(d) Except in a case of reinstatement or reduction of penalty, the provisions of this chapter do not affect statutory provisions concerning (1) civil or criminal penalties;

(2) additional relief by injunction or restraining order;

(3) penalty provisions relating to suspension, revocation, reissuance, and other similar matters of licenses, permits, leases, concessions, and other similar matters;

(4) related matters that in their context do not relate to procedure.
Alaska Stat. § 44.09.050 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.09 / Section 44.09.050
State flower.
Status: in_force

The wild native forget-me-not is the state flower and floral emblem.
Alaska Stat. § 44.66.050 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.66 / Section 44.66.050
Legislative oversight.
Status: in_force

(a) Before the termination, dissolution, continuation, or reestablishment of a board or commission under AS 08.03.010 or AS 44.66.010 , a committee of reference of each house, which shall be the standing committee of legislative jurisdiction as provided in the Uniform Rules of the Legislature, shall hold one or more hearings to receive testimony from the public, the commissioner of the department having administrative responsibility for each named board or commission, and the members of the board or commission involved. The hearings may be joint hearings. The committee shall also consider the proposed budget of the board or commission prepared in accordance with AS 37.07.050 (f) and the performance audit of the activities of the board or commission prepared by the legislative audit division as prescribed in AS 24.20.271 (1). The committee may consider any other report of the activities of the board or commission, including annual reports, summaries prepared by the Legislative Affairs Agency, and any evaluation or general report of the manner of conduct of activities of the board or commission prepared by the office of the ombudsman.

(b) During a public hearing, the board or commission shall have the burden of demonstrating a public need for its continued existence or the continuation of the program and the extent to which any change in the manner of exercise of its functions or activities may increase efficiency of administration or operation consistent with the public interest.

(c) A determination as to whether a board or commission has demonstrated a public need for its continued existence must take into consideration the following factors: (1) the extent to which the board or commission has operated in the public interest;

(2) the extent to which the operation of the board or commission has been impeded or enhanced by existing statutes, procedures, and practices that it has adopted, and any other matter, including budgetary, resource, and personnel matters;

(3) the extent to which the board or commission has recommended statutory changes that are generally of benefit to the public interest;

(4) the extent to which the board or commission has encouraged interested persons to report to it concerning the effect of its regulations and decisions on the effectiveness of service, economy of service, and availability of service that it has provided;

(5) the extent to which the board or commission has encouraged public participation in the making of its regulations and decisions;

(6) the efficiency with which public inquiries or complaints regarding the activities of the board or commission filed with it, with the department to which a board or commission is administratively assigned, or with the office of victims' rights or the office of the ombudsman have been processed and resolved;

(7) the extent to which a board or commission that regulates entry into an occupation or profession has presented qualified applicants to serve the public;

(8) the extent to which state personnel practices, including affirmative action requirements, have been complied with by the board or commission in its own activities and in the area of activity or interest;

(9) the extent to which statutory, regulatory, budgetary, or other changes are necessary to enable the board or commission to better serve the interests of the public and to comply with the factors enumerated in this subsection;

(10) the extent to which the board or commission has effectively attained its objectives and purposes and the efficiency with which the board or commission has operated; and

(11) the extent to which the board or commission duplicates the activities of another governmental agency or the private sector.

(d) As to each board or commission assigned to it for purposes of review, the committee of reference shall, not later than the 60th day of the legislative session, submit a report to the presiding officer of the house. The report must contain a summary of the findings of the committee as to the compliance of the board or commission with the factors enumerated in (c) of this section, together with a summary or recommendations of the committee as to each of the following: (1) an identification of the problems or the needs that the programs and activities of the board or commission are intended to address;

(2) a statement, to the extent practicable, of the objectives of the program of the board or commission and its anticipated accomplishments;

(3) an identification of any other programs having similar, conflicting, or duplicate objectives;

(4) an assessment of alternative methods of achieving the purposes of the program;

(5) an assessment of the consequences of eliminating the board or commission and consolidating its activities with another program or of funding it at a lower level;

(6) a justification for the recommended continuation or extension of the board or commission and an explanation of the manner in which it avoids duplication of or conflict with other efforts; and

(7) any other information that, in the opinion of the committee, would improve the performance of the board or commission with respect to its representation of and responsiveness to the public interest.

(e) The committee of reference may introduce a bill providing for the reorganization or continuation of the board or commission. Not more than one board or commission may be continued or reestablished in any legislative bill, and the board or commission must be mentioned in the title of the bill.
Alaska Stat. § 44.19.610 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.19 / Section 44.19.610
Duties relating to children's issues.
Status: in_force

(a) The commission shall develop a comprehensive statewide plan that identifies the needs of children and youth, individually and as they relate to their families, and make recommendations to enhance their quality of life. In meeting this charge, the commission may (1) recommend the services and programs that should be available for children and families in the areas of child care, health, social services, education, special education, child protection, parent and staff training, nutrition, poverty, mental health, safety, and employment of youth;

(2) identify the service needs of children and where gaps and overlaps in services exist;

(3) monitor the emerging needs of and problems facing children, and develop effective, comprehensive, and coordinated strategies to address those needs and problems;

(4) develop and recommend adoption of a process for monitoring and evaluating children's programs;

(5) provide opportunities for the public to participate in the planning and development of children's programs and policies;

(6) receive and act upon requests for recommendations from parents, state officials, members of state advisory committees, legislators, representatives of the state court system, and providers of children's services on matters related to children and youth;

(7) meet with and make recommendations to state officials and members of advisory committees who are responsible for the expenditure of state and federal money and provide recommendations to the legislature and the department on structural and procedural changes, contracting of services, establishment of standards, and the consolidation of efforts designed to deliver services in a more cost-effective manner;

(8) serve as a statewide clearinghouse for government and nongovernment programs and resources relating to children, youth, and families;

(9) serve as an advocate for the interests of children by informing the public, including leaders of the business community, educators, local and state officials, the legal system, and the communications media of the nature and scope of problems faced by children;

(10) coordinate efforts and consult and cooperate with persons, departments, organizations, and groups, including other boards and commissions, interested in the problems and concerns of children and youth; and

(11) make recommendations to the governor, legislature, and state officials with respect to legislation, regulations, and appropriations for programs or services that benefit children and youth.
Alaska Stat. § 44.68.240 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.68 / Section 44.68.240
Records of fund.
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities shall maintain cost accounting records showing the income and expenses of the highways equipment working capital fund.
Alaska Stat. § 44.88.720 — AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.88 / Section 44.88.720
Application for loan guarantee.
Status: in_force

An applicant for a loan guarantee shall provide information that the authority may require by regulation. The authority may require submission of an economic benefit analysis prepared by a person acceptable to the authority.