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AK Stat § 44.09.010 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.010. State seal.

The official seal of the State of Alaska is comprised of two concentric circles between which appear the words “The Seal of the State of Alaska” and within the inner circle is the design of the seal corresponding to the representation in this section.
AK Stat § 44.09.015 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.015. Use of seal without permission prohibited.

(a) A person may not use or make a die or impression of the state seal for any advertising or commercial purpose, unless written permission has first been obtained from the lieutenant governor. (b) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both.
AK Stat § 44.09.017 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.017. Commemorative gold and silver medallions.

(a) The Department of Administration shall contract or otherwise arrange for the minting and sale of Alaska commemorative medallions minted only from .999 fine gold and silver in weights determined by the commissioner of administration. Gold and silver mined in Alaska shall be used in the production of the medallions. The state shall receive a royalty from the sale of the medallions. The amount of the royalty shall be determined by the commissioner of administration. (b) One side of the commemorative medallions minted under this section shall contain the state seal. The design for the other side shall be determined in an annual contest conducted by the contractor under the supervision of the Department of Administration. Only designs using an Alaska theme and submitted by an Alaska resident may be considered in the contest. Payment for the winning design may not exceed $1,000. (c) [Repealed, § 35 ch 126 SLA 1994.]
AK Stat § 44.09.020 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.020. State flag.

The design of the official flag is eight gold stars in a field of blue, so selected for its simplicity, its originality, and its symbolism. The blue, one of the national colors, typifies the evening sky, the blue of the sea and of mountain lakes, and of wild flowers that grow in Alaskan soil, the gold being significant of the wealth that lies hidden in Alaska's hills and streams.The stars, seven of which form the constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear, the most conspicuous constellation in the northern sky, contains the stars which form the “Dipper,” including the “Pointers” which point toward the eighth star in the flag, Polaris, the North Star, the ever constant star for the mariner, the explorer, hunter, trapper, prospector, woodsman, and the surveyor. For Alaska the northernmost star in the galaxy of stars represents Alaska, the forty-ninth star in the national emblem.The flag of the Territory of Alaska is the official flag of the state. The standard proportions and size graphically delineated herein shall be used in the manufacture of the official flag of Alaska. The stars shall be the color of natural yellow gold and the field of blue shall be of the same shade of blue used in the official manufacture of the national emblem of the United States. The design, standard proportions, and size are as follows:
AK Stat § 44.09.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.030. Display of flags.

(a) The official flag of the state shall be displayed with the flag of the United States only from sunrise to sunset, or between the hours designated by proper authority. However, the flag may be displayed after sunset upon special occasions when it is desired to produce a patriotic effect. (b) The flag of the United States and the flag of the State of Alaska shall be displayed daily, weather permitting, in the following places: (1) on or near the main administration building of every institution under the authority or control of the state government; (2) in or near every schoolhouse during school days. (c) [Repealed, § 3 ch 5 SLA 2011.]  (d) When displayed horizontally in a public facility, the flag shall be positioned with the hoist on the left and the North Star in the upper right corner. (e) When displayed vertically in a public facility, the flag shall be positioned with the hoist at the top and the North Star in the lower right corner.
AK Stat § 44.09.032 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.032. Folding and presenting the state flag.

(a) When folding the state flag, the following procedure shall be followed, whenever possible: (1) hold the flag waist-high with another person, so that the flag is parallel to the ground and the hoist is on the left; (2) fold the flag lengthwise, with the open edge up; (3) holding the edges securely, rotate the flag so that five stars are facing up; (4) fold the flag lengthwise a second time, with the open edge up; (5) holding the edges securely, rotate the flag so that two stars are facing up; (6) fold the flag widthwise, with the North Star facing down and the hoist on the right; (7) holding the edges securely, fold the flag widthwise a second time, with the North Star facing down and the hoist on the right; (8) fold the flag widthwise a third time, with the North Star facing up. (b) When presenting the folded flag to another person, the folded flag should be turned so that the North Star is nearest the receiver.
AK Stat § 44.09.034 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.034. Retirement of the state flag.

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.
AK Stat § 44.09.040 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.040. State song.

The song “Alaska's Flag,” with music composed by Elinor Dusenbury and words by Marie Drake, is the official song of the state. The words of the official song are as follows:  Alaska's Flag Eight stars of gold on a field of blue -Alaska's flag. May it mean to youThe blue of the sea, the evening sky,The mountain lakes, and the flow'rs nearby;The gold of the early sourdough's dreams,The precious gold of the hills and streams;The brilliant stars in the northern sky,The “Bear” - the “Dipper” - and, shining high,The great North Star with its steady light,Over land and sea a beacon bright.Alaska's flag - to Alaskans dear,The simple flag of a last frontier.
AK Stat § 44.09.045 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.045. State motto.

The official motto of the State of Alaska is: North to the Future.
AK Stat § 44.09.050 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.050. State flower.

The wild native forget-me-not is the state flower and floral emblem.
AK Stat § 44.09.060 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.060. State bird.

The Alaska Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus alascensis Swarth) is the official bird of the state.
AK Stat § 44.09.070 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.070. State tree.

The Sitka spruce (picea sitchenensis), which is recognized as the most valuable tree species in Alaska and which is found in both national forests of the state, is the official tree of the state.
AK Stat § 44.09.075 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.075. State marine mammal.

The bowhead whale is the state marine mammal.
AK Stat § 44.09.078 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.078. State land mammal.

The moose (Alces alces) is the state land mammal.
AK Stat § 44.09.080 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.080. State fish.

The king salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the official fish of the state.
AK Stat § 44.09.085 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.085. State sport.

Dog mushing is the official sport of Alaska.
AK Stat § 44.09.090 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.090. State medal for heroism.

(a) The governor is authorized to award a state medal for heroism directly or posthumously to any citizen of the state in recognition of a valorous and heroic deed performed in the saving of a life or for injury or death or threat of injury or death incurred in the service of the state or the citizen's community or on behalf of the health, welfare, or safety of other persons. The medal shall be awarded by the governor with an appropriate ceremony. (b) The governor shall make arrangements for the designing of the medal for heroism through a statewide design competition participated in by the school children of the state.
AK Stat § 44.09.095 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.095. North Star Medal.

(a) The governor is authorized to award the North Star Medal directly or posthumously to any peace officer, correctional officer, firefighter, first responder, or member of a volunteer search and rescue group who dies or is seriously injured in the line of duty and has displayed exceptional bravery or heroism while performing those duties. (b) The governor shall present recipients of the North Star Medal with a ribbon, medal, and citation during a ceremony that may not take place more than once a year. The North Star Medal will be awarded to the recipient or, in the event the recipient is no longer living, to the recipient's next of kin. (c) Nominations for the North Star Medal must be submitted to the commissioner of public safety by the highest ranking supervisor in the department or organization of the nominee. After reviewing the nominations, the commissioner of public safety shall submit the name or names of persons recommended for the North Star Medal to the governor for approval.
AK Stat § 44.09.100 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.100. State gem.

Jade is the official state gem.
AK Stat § 44.09.110 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.110. State mineral.

Gold is the official state mineral.
AK Stat § 44.09.120 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.120. State fossil.

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) is the official state fossil.
AK Stat § 44.09.130 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.130. State insect.

The four spot skimmer dragonfly is the official state insect.
AK Stat § 44.09.140 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.140. State dog.

The Alaskan Malamute is the official state dog.
AK Stat § 44.09.150 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 09. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems|Sec. 44.09.150. State bolt-action rifle.

The pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 bolt-action rifle in the following calibers is the official state bolt-action rifle: .22 Hornet, .220 Swift, .243 Winchester, .250-3000 Savage, .264 Winchester Magnum, .257 Roberts, .270 W.C.F., 7 mm, .300 Savage, .30-06, .300 H&H Magnum, .300 Winchester Magnum, .308 Winchester, .358 Winchester, .35 Remington, .375 H&H Magnum, .338 Winchester Magnum, .458 Winchester Magnum.
AK Stat § 44.17.005 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.005. Offices and departments.

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 and Social Services (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.
AK Stat § 44.17.010 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.010. Delegation of functions.

The principal executive officer of each state department may assign the functions vested in the department to subordinate officers and employees.
AK Stat § 44.17.020 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.020. Divisions.

The principal executive officer of each department may, with the approval of the governor, establish divisions or other administrative or organization units within the department in the interests of economy and efficiency and in accord with sound administrative principles and practices.
AK Stat § 44.17.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.030. Regulations.

The principal executive officer of each department may adopt regulations, consistent with law or regulations established by the governor, for (1) the administration of the department; (2) the conduct of employees; (3) the distribution and performance of business; and (4) the custody, use, and preservation of the records, documents, and property pertaining to department business.
AK Stat § 44.17.040 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.040. Department staffs.

The principal executive officer of each department may establish necessary subordinate positions, make appointments to these positions, and remove persons appointed within the limitations of appropriations and subject to state personnel laws. Each person appointed to a subordinate position established by the principal executive officer is under the supervision, direction, and control of the officer.
AK Stat § 44.17.050 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.050. Continuation of functions.

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.
AK Stat § 44.17.060 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.060. Unassigned functions.

Administrative functions established by law that are not assigned by law to any department shall be assigned by the governor to that department which, in accordance with the organization of state government, can most appropriately and effectively perform the activity.
AK Stat § 44.17.070 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.070. Reorganization by department heads.

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.
AK Stat § 44.17.080 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 17. Organization and Administration of Departments|Sec. 44.17.080. Appearance before the legislature.

The principal executive officer of each department and each employee of a department of the state government may not appear before the legislature to present requests or information pertaining to appropriations or revenue bills unless called upon to do so by the legislature or by a committee of the legislature.
AK Stat § 44.23.010 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 23. Department of Law|Sec. 44.23.010. Attorney general.

The principal executive officer of the Department of Law is the attorney general.
AK Stat § 44.23.025 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 23. Department of Law|Sec. 44.23.025. Department housing.

The Department of Law may operate state housing in support of its statutory responsibilities and charge rent consistent with applicable collective bargaining agreements, or, if no collective bargaining agreement is applicable, competitive with market conditions.
AK Stat § 44.23.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 23. Department of Law|Sec. 44.23.030. Promotion of uniform laws.

(a) The Department of Law shall examine, collect, and arrange data as to prevailing laws in the United States and other countries on marriage, divorce, insolvency, wills, executors and administrators, probate practice, taxation, commercial law, civil and criminal practice in the courts, elections, insurance, real property, all phases of corporation law, forms of notarial certificates, vital statistics, attachments, banking, partnership, and other subjects where uniformity is considered important. It shall investigate the best means to assimilate and make uniform the laws of the several states, territories, and districts of the United States, and shall investigate and report upon these matters whenever the governor or the legislature refers them to it for investigation or action. (b) At least one member of the Department of Law shall attend each meeting of the National Conference on Uniform State Laws.
AK Stat § 44.23.040 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 23. Department of Law|Sec. 44.23.040. Records, reports, and recommendations on uniform laws.

(a) The Department of Law shall, not less than 30 days before the beginning of each regular session of the legislature, present to the governor a report of its activities under AS 44.23.030, together with recommendations that it considers proper. The governor shall notify the legislature when it convenes that the report is available. (b) The Department of Law, in consultation with the Department of Public Safety, shall gather and report data on felony sex offenses to the Alaska Judicial Council. The data must include (1) the number of felony sex offenses reported to the Department of Public Safety that were not referred for prosecution; (2) the number of felony sex offenses referred for prosecution that were not prosecuted; (3) the number of felony sex offenses that resulted in a conviction for a crime other than a sex offense; and (4) the number of sex offenses referred for prosecution that were charged as a felony and, under a plea agreement, resulted in a conviction for a crime other than a sex offense.
AK Stat § 44.23.050 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 23. Department of Law|Sec. 44.23.050. Employment of attorney to appear before distant court.

If a matter in which the state is interested is pending in a court distant from the capital, and it is necessary for the state to be represented by counsel, the attorney general, with the approval of the governor, may engage one or more attorneys to appear for the attorney general. The attorney general may pay for these services out of appropriations for the attorney general's office.
AK Stat § 44.23.070 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 23. Department of Law|Sec. 44.23.070. Victim/witness assistance program.

If the Department of Law maintains a victim/witness assistance program, subject to sufficient appropriations for the purpose, the services of that program shall be extended to victims of criminal offenses committed by persons under 18 years of age so that victims of these offenses may exercise the rights provided to them by law.
AK Stat § 44.23.080 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 23. Department of Law|Sec. 44.23.080. Subpoena power of attorney general in cases involving use of an Internet service account.

(a) If there is reasonable cause to believe that an Internet service account has been used in connection with a violation of AS 11.41.452, 11.41.455, or AS 11.61.125 - 11.61.128, and that the identity, address, and other information about the account owner will assist in obtaining evidence that is relevant to the offense, a law enforcement officer may apply to the attorney general or the attorney general's designee for an administrative subpoena to obtain the business records of the Internet service provider located inside or outside of the state. (b) If an application meets the requirements of (a) of this section, the attorney general or the attorney general's designee may issue an administrative subpoena to the Internet service provider requiring the production of the following records: (1) the name and other identifying information of the account holder; (2) the address and physical location associated with the account; (3) a description of the length of service, service start date, and types of service associated with the account. (c) A subpoena issued under (b) of this section must prescribe a reasonable time after service for the production of the information. (d) Service of a subpoena issued under (b) of this section may be by any method authorized by law or acceptable to the Internet service provider. At any time before the return date specified on the subpoena, the Internet service provider may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for the judicial district in which the provider resides or does business for an order modifying or quashing the subpoena or for an order sealing the court record. (e) If the Internet service provider refuses to obey a subpoena issued under (b) of this section, the superior court may, upon application of the attorney general or the attorney general's designee, issue an order requiring the Internet service provider to appear at the office of the attorney general with the information described in the subpoena. (f) An Internet service provider who knowingly fails to produce the information required to be produced by the subpoena or court order is guilty of contempt under AS 09.50.010. (g) Nothing in this section limits the authority of law enforcement from obtaining process from the court or through a grand jury subpoena to obtain the information described in (b) of this section. (h) A person may not bring a civil action against an Internet service provider, its officers, employees, agents, or other person for complying with an administrative subpoena issued under (b) of this section or a court order issued under (e) of this section. (i) For purposes of this section, the attorney general's designee may be the deputy attorney general of the division of the Department of Law that has responsibility for civil cases or the division of the Department of Law that has responsibility for criminal cases.