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AK Stat § 45.81.190 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 2. Tourism Revolving Loan Fund.|Sec. 45.81.190. Disposal of property acquired by default or foreclosure.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development shall dispose of property acquired through default or foreclosure of a loan made under AS 45.81.100 - 45.81.190. 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.
AK Stat § 45.81.200 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 3. Small Business Loans.|Sec. 45.81.200. Powers and duties of Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development in general.

(a) The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development shall formulate general policies and adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290, including regulations to establish fees for services provided and charges for collecting the fees. The department may collect the fees and collection charges established. (b) The department may hold hearings and subpoena witnesses and documents, and administer oaths in connection with hearings. (c) The department shall (1) cooperate with the state and its political subdivisions and agencies; (2) adopt regulations necessary for the conduct of its business and for carrying out the provisions of AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290, and make necessary regulations to maintain such standards; (3) require bonds and undertakings from persons employed by it as shall in its judgment be necessary, and pay the premiums on them; (4) establish such regional and local offices and such advisory groups as may be necessary or considered expedient to carry out or assist in carrying out its duties and authority.
AK Stat § 45.81.210 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 3. Small Business Loans.|Sec. 45.81.210. Small business loans.

(a) The commissioner shall, under regulations and policies adopted by the commissioner, make small business loans to acquire, finance, or refinance or equip businesses, including farming, mining, and fishing, not exceeding $500,000. The loans shall be secured by acceptable collateral and may not exceed 75 percent of the appraised value of the collateral offered as security. The rate of interest may not exceed nine and one-half percent a year on the unpaid balance. For the purposes of this subsection business equipment includes, but is not limited to, fire protection systems approved under AS 18.70.081 and farming equipment. (b) [Repealed, § 14 ch 122 SLA 1980.] (c) [Repealed, § 108 ch 59 SLA 1982.] (d) Money loaned shall be delivered to the borrower as provided in AS 37.25.050, vouchered in the manner prescribed for state disbursing officers, and charged against the small business revolving loan fund. Each voucher shall be approved by the commissioner or a bonded deputy authorized to act as a certifying officer. Upon repayment of loans by installments, or otherwise, in accordance with the prescribed terms, or upon liquidation by foreclosure or other process, or upon receipt of interest, the money so received shall be turned over to the commissioner of revenue for deposit in the small business revolving loan fund. (e) The commissioner may not disqualify an applicant for, or prejudice an applicant's privilege to receive, a loan to purchase and install a fire protection system solely because of a loan already made to the applicant under AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290.
AK Stat § 45.81.220 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 3. Small Business Loans.|Sec. 45.81.220. Sale or transfer of mortgages and notes.

(a) The commissioner may sell or transfer at par value or at a premium or discount to any bank or other private purchaser for cash or other consideration the mortgages and notes held by the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development as security for loans made under AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290. (b) [Repealed, § 33 ch 141 SLA 1988.]
AK Stat § 45.81.230 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 3. Small Business Loans.|Sec. 45.81.230. Disposal of property acquired by default or foreclosure.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development shall dispose of property acquired through default or foreclosure of a loan made under AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290. 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.
AK Stat § 45.81.240 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 3. Small Business Loans.|Sec. 45.81.240. Creation of fund.

(a) There is created the small business revolving loan fund to carry out the purposes of AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290. This fund shall be used for no other purpose. (b) Money in the fund may be used by the legislature to make appropriations for costs of administering AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290.
AK Stat § 45.81.250 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 3. Small Business Loans.|Sec. 45.81.250. Special account established.

(a) There is established as a special account within the small business revolving loan fund the foreclosure expense account. This account is established as a reserve from fund equity. (b) The commissioner 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 45.81.210 or to defray expenses incurred during foreclosure proceedings after a default by an obligor.
AK Stat § 45.81.260 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 3. Small Business Loans.|Sec. 45.81.260. Eligibility for loans.

A person is eligible for a loan under AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290 if (1) the person can establish or demonstrate good character, capacity for financial responsibility, ability to provide sufficient collateral and knowledge of Alaska economic conditions; (2) the person is a resident of the state; and (3) in the judgment of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (A) the business shows a definite potential for growth; (B) the borrower will be able to repay the loan; and (C) the loan will potentially create more jobs and provide additional services in the community.
AK Stat § 45.81.290 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 81. Business Loan and Grant Programs|Article 3. Small Business Loans.|Sec. 45.81.290. Definition.

In AS 45.81.200 - 45.81.290, “commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development.
AK Stat § 45.88.010 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 1. Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Fund.|Sec. 45.88.010. Fund established.

(a) There is established in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development the alternative energy conservation revolving loan fund to carry out the purposes of AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090. Loans made under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090 are to be used (1) to develop means of energy production utilizing one or more alternative energy systems; and (2) to purchase, construct, and install energy conservation improvements in commercial buildings. (b) Money in the fund may be used by the legislature to make appropriations for costs of administering AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090. (c) [Repealed, § 38 ch 83 SLA 2010.] (d) Notwithstanding any other provision in AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090, a multifuel heating system that uses the combination of wood or fossil fuel for fuel does qualify under this loan fund. (e) The alternative energy conservation revolving loan fund consists of (1) money appropriated to the fund by the legislature; (2) gifts, bequests, or contributions from other sources; (3) principal and interest payments or other income earned on loans or investments in the fund; and (4) money chargeable to principal or interest that is collected through liquidation by foreclosure or other processes on loans made under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090.
AK Stat § 45.88.015 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 1. Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Fund.|Sec. 45.88.015. Special account established.

(a) There is established, as a special account within the revolving loan fund established under AS 45.88.010, 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 45.88.020 or to defray expenses incurred during foreclosure proceedings after a default by an obligor.
AK Stat § 45.88.020 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 1. Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Fund.|Sec. 45.88.020. Powers and duties of the department in administering the fund.

(a) The department may (1) make loans for the purchase, construction, and installation, in commercial buildings that are located in the state, of (A) alternative energy systems; and (B) energy conservation improvements; (2) adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090, including regulations to establish reasonable fees for services provided and charges for collecting the fees; (3) collect the fees and collection charges established under this subsection. (b) The department shall develop eligibility standards for loans made under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090 and adopt guidelines for the determination of loan terms. (c) The department may not make a loan under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090 to a person who has a past due child support obligation established by court order or by the child support services agency under AS 25.27.160 - 25.27.220 at the time of application.
AK Stat § 45.88.025 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 1. Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Fund.|Sec. 45.88.025. Eligibility.

To be eligible for a loan under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090, an applicant must (1) physically reside in the state and maintain a domicile in the state during 12 consecutive months before the date of application for a loan and may not have (A) declared or established residency in another state; or (B) received residency or a benefit based on residency from another state; (2) be at least 51 percent owned by individuals described in (1) of this section if the applicant is a corporation, joint venture, or partnership; or (3) be a nonprofit organization under AS 10.20.
AK Stat § 45.88.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 1. Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Fund.|Sec. 45.88.030. Loan terms.

(a) A loan made under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090 may not exceed $50,000. If the requested loan amount exceeds $30,000, the applicant must deliver to the department a document from a financial institution stating that (1) the applicant has been denied a loan for the same purpose; or (2) the loan from the financial institution is contingent on the applicant also receiving a loan from the fund. (b) The duration for repayment of the loan may not exceed 20 years. (c) [Repealed, § 38 ch 83 SLA 2010.] (d) [Repealed, § 38 ch 83 SLA 2010.] (e) The rate of interest for a loan under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090 is the prime rate, as defined by AS 44.88.599, plus one percentage point, but may not be less than five percent a year. (f) A loan under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090 must be secured by a mortgage or other security instrument in the real property to be improved and a lien on the improvements financed with the loan.
AK Stat § 45.88.050 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 1. Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Fund.|Sec. 45.88.050. Disposal of property acquired by default or foreclosure.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development shall dispose of property acquired through default or foreclosure of a loan made under AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090. 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.
AK Stat § 45.88.090 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 1. Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Fund.|Sec. 45.88.090. Definition.

(a) In AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.090, (1) “alternative energy system” (A) means a source of thermal, mechanical or electrical energy that is not dependent on oil or gas or a nuclear fuel for the supply of energy for space heating and cooling, refrigeration and cold storage, electrical power, mechanical power, or the heating of water; (B) includes (i) an alternative energy property as defined by 26 U.S.C. 48(a)(3)(A) (Sec. 301, P.L. 95-618, Internal Revenue Code); (ii) a method of architectural design and construction that provides for the collection, storage, and use of direct radiation from the sun; (iii) a woodstove that complies with the provisions of 40 C.F.R. 60.530; (iv) a steam, hot water, or ducted hot air central heating system that uses wood or coal for fuel; and (v) a high efficiency wood pellet or grain stove; (C) does not include (i) a stove that uses only coal or oil for fuel; or (ii) a fireplace or fireplace insert; (2) “commercial building” (A) means a building that is intended to be used for commercial purposes; (B) does not include (i) a residential structure or mobile home that contains one to four family housing units; or (ii) individual units of condominiums or cooperatives; (3) “energy conservation improvement” means (A) structural insulation; (B) thermal windows and doors; (C) a furnace replacement burner designed to achieve a reduction in the amount of fuel consumed as a result of increased combustion efficiency; (D) a device for modifying flue openings designed to increase the efficiency of operation of the heating system; (E) an electrical or mechanical furnace ignition system that replaces a gas pilot light; (F) an automatic energy-saving setback thermostat; (G) a meter that displays the cost of energy usage; (H) caulking and weather-stripping of doors and windows; (I) insulating shades and shutters; (J) air and water recuperators. (b) [Renumbered as AS 45.88.010(d).]
AK Stat § 45.88.100 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.|Sec. 45.88.100. Fund established.

(a) There is established in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development the residential energy conservation fund to carry out the purposes of AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190. Loans and grants made under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190 may be used to purchase, construct, and install an energy conservation improvement in residential buildings. (b) Money in the fund may be used by the legislature to make appropriations for costs of administering AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190. (c) On June 30 of each fiscal year the unexpended and unobligated cash balance of the fund that is attributable to loans owned by the fund lapses into the general fund.
AK Stat § 45.88.110 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.|Sec. 45.88.110. Special account established.

(a) There is established as a special account within the residential energy conservation fund the foreclosure expense account. This account is established as a reserve from fund equity. (b) The commissioner 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 45.88.120 or to defray expenses incurred during foreclosure proceedings after a default by an obligor.
AK Stat § 45.88.120 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.|Sec. 45.88.120. Loans.

(a) The department may make loans for the purchase, construction, and installation of an energy conservation improvement in a residential building. (b) A loan for the purchase, construction, and installation of an energy conservation improvement under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190 may not exceed the lesser of  (1) an amount, as determined by an energy audit, that is equal to the estimated total energy cost saving attributable to the energy conservation improvement at a date that is 10 years after purchase, construction, or installation of the energy conservation improvement; (2) $5,000. (c) A loan for the purchase, construction, and installation of an energy conservation improvement under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190 may be made for only an energy conservation improvement that has been recommended, in any energy audit, as a measure that is likely to result in energy conservation or energy cost savings.  (d) A loan made under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190 may be used to finance  (1) all of the cost of purchasing, constructing, and installing an energy conservation improvement; and (2) the costs of labor for the installation of an energy conservation improvement. (e) Interest shall be charged on a loan made under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190. If a loan is made before January 1, 1984, interest shall be five percent. If the loan is made after December 31, 1983, interest shall equal the percentage of the average weekly yield of municipal bonds for the 12 months preceding the loan, as determined by the commissioner from the municipal bond yield rates reported in the 30-year revenue index of the Weekly Bond Buyer.  (f) The duration of repayment of a loan made under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190 may not exceed 10 years.  (g) The department may require security for a loan under this section. When a loan is made under this section, the department may require the loan applicant to present copies of invoices or billings for expenses which the proceeds of the loan will be used to pay. (h) All principal and interest payments, and money chargeable to principal or interest that is collected through liquidation by foreclosure or other process on a loan made under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190, shall be paid into the residential energy conservation fund.  (i) A person who receives a loan under this section and knowingly uses the loan proceeds for purposes other than those set out in (d) of this section is guilty of the crime of misapplication of property under AS 11.46.620.  (j) If, in the opinion of the department, it is not necessary to conduct an energy audit to determine that a loan application meets the requirements of this section, the department may waive the audit requirement for the applicant. (k) The department may not make a loan under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190 to a person who has a past due child support obligation established by court order or by the child support services agency under AS 25.27.160 - 25.27.220 at the time of application.
AK Stat § 45.88.130 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.|Sec. 45.88.130. Sale or transfer of mortgages and notes.

The commissioner may sell or transfer at par value or at a premium or discount to any 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 45.88.100 - 45.88.190.
AK Stat § 45.88.140 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.|Sec. 45.88.140. Disposal of property acquired by default or foreclosure.

The department shall dispose of property acquired through default or foreclosure of a loan made under AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190. 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.
AK Stat § 45.88.150 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.|Sec. 45.88.150. Regulations.

(a) The department shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 45.88.100 - 45.88.190, including regulations to establish reasonable fees for services provided and charges for collecting the fees. (b) The department may collect the fees and collection charges established under (a) of this section.
AK Stat § 45.88.190 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 45. Trade and Commerce|Chapter 88. Energy Loan and Grant Programs|Article 2. Residential Energy Conservation Fund.|Sec. 45.88.190. Definitions.

In AS 45.88.010 - 45.88.190, (1) “commissioner” means the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development; (2) “department” means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development; (3) “energy audit” means (A) [Repealed, § 10 ch 79 SLA 1983.] (B) an energy audit performed under § 215(b)(1)(A) of the federal residential energy conservation program of the National Energy Conservation Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 8216(b)(1)(A)); or (C) an energy audit completed before July 1, 1980, that has been approved by the commissioner as an audit that fairly demonstrates the energy consumption characteristics of a residence and that indicates likely energy conservation and cost savings measures; (4) “energy conservation improvement” means (A) structural insulation; (B) thermal windows and doors; (C) a furnace replacement burner designed to achieve a reduction in the amount of fuel consumed as a result of increased combustion efficiency; (D) a device for modifying flue openings designed to increase the efficiency of operation of the heating system; (E) an electrical or mechanical furnace ignition system which replaces a gas pilot light; (F) an automatic energy-saving setback thermostat; (G) a meter which displays the cost of energy usage; (H) caulking and weatherstripping of doors and windows; (I) insulating shades and shutters; (J) air and water recuperators; (K) any other energy-saving device approved by the commissioner.
AK Stat § 46.03.010 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 46. Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation|Chapter 03. Environmental Conservation|Article 1. Declaration of Policy.|Sec. 46.03.010. Declaration of policy.

(a) It is the policy of the state to conserve, improve, and protect its natural resources and environment and control water, land, and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety, and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being. (b) It is the policy of the state to improve and coordinate the environmental plans, functions, powers, and programs of the state, in cooperation with the federal government, regions, local governments, other public and private organizations, and concerned individuals, and to develop and manage the basic resources of water, land, and air to the end that the state may fulfill its responsibility as trustee of the environment for the present and future generations.
AK Stat § 46.03.022 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 46. Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation|Chapter 03. Environmental Conservation|Article 2. Department of Environmental Conservation.|Sec. 46.03.022. Dental radiological equipment.

This title does not authorize the department to register, inspect, test, or otherwise regulate dental radiological equipment or records relating to dental radiological equipment regulated by the Board of Dental Examiners under AS 08.36.075.