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AK Stat § 06.60.800 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 8. Program Administration Fee.|Sec. 06.60.800. Authorization of program administration fee.

(a) The department may collect a program administration fee of $10 for each mortgage loan transaction to reimburse the state for the cost of administering this chapter. (b) The program administration fee shall be paid by a borrower who is providing real property as security for the mortgage loan, except that, if the regulations of a federal or state loan program that insures the loan and that applies to the mortgage loan transaction prohibits the borrower from paying the program administration fee, another party to the mortgage loan transaction shall pay the program administration fee. (c) If there are multiple mortgage loan instruments recorded for a single mortgage loan transaction, the department shall collect only one program administration fee. (d) The program administration fees collected under this section shall be separately accounted for and may be appropriated by the legislature to the department for the operation of this chapter. (e) In this section, “mortgage loan instrument” means a deed of trust, mortgage, or another loan instrument recorded to encumber residential real property in the state.
AK Stat § 06.60.850 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 9. Duties and Powers of the Department.|Sec. 06.60.850. Publication of disciplinary action.

The department may release, through the Internet, the registry, or other publication, notice of disciplinary action taken by the department against a person required to be licensed under this chapter.
AK Stat § 06.60.860 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 9. Duties and Powers of the Department.|Sec. 06.60.860. Authority of department.

The department may make a ruling, demand, or finding that the department determines is necessary for the proper conduct of a licensee's business regulated by this chapter or for the enforcement of this chapter, including an order for the payment of restitution. The ruling, demand, or finding must be consistent with this chapter.
AK Stat § 06.60.890 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 10. Miscellaneous Provisions.|Sec. 06.60.890. Application to Internet activities.

This chapter applies to a person even if the person is engaging in the activities regulated by this chapter by using an Internet website from within or outside the state.
AK Stat § 06.60.895 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 10. Miscellaneous Provisions.|Sec. 06.60.895. Effect of revocation, suspension, or surrender of license.

The revocation, suspension, or surrender of a license does not impair or otherwise affect the rights or obligations of a preexisting lawful contract between the licensee and a borrower.
AK Stat § 06.60.900 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 10. Miscellaneous Provisions.|Sec. 06.60.900. Applicability of administrative procedures.

Notwithstanding AS 06.01.030(f), the provisions of AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) apply to an action of the department to deny, revoke, or suspend a license or registration under this chapter, to censure, suspend, or bar a person under AS 06.60.410, to take other disciplinary action under this chapter, to hold disciplinary hearings, and to issue disciplinary orders. In this section, “registration” means the registration of a depository institution under AS 06.60.014.
AK Stat § 06.60.905 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 10. Miscellaneous Provisions.|Sec. 06.60.905. Untrue, misleading, or false statements.

A person may not, in a document filed with the department or in an examination, an investigation, a hearing, or another proceeding under this chapter, make or cause to be made an untrue statement of a material fact, or omit to state a material fact necessary in order to make the statement made, in the light of the circumstances under which it is made, not misleading or false.
AK Stat § 06.60.910 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 10. Miscellaneous Provisions.|Sec. 06.60.910. Regulations.

The department may adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) to implement this chapter.
AK Stat § 06.60.920 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 10. Miscellaneous Provisions.|Sec. 06.60.920. Relationship to federal and other state law.

(a) If a provision of this chapter is preempted by or conflicts with federal law in a particular situation, the provision does not apply to the extent of the preemption or conflict. (b) If a provision of this chapter conflicts with another state law in a particular situation, the provision in this chapter governs to the extent of the conflict.
AK Stat § 06.60.995 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 6. Banks and Financial Institutions|Chapter 60. Mortgage Licensing|Article 11. General Provisions.|Sec. 06.60.995. Short title.

This chapter may be known as the Alaska Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2010.
AK Stat § 08.04.005 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.005. Purpose.

It is the policy of the state and the purpose of this chapter to promote the reliability of information that is used for guidance in financial transactions or assessing the financial status or performance of commercial, noncommercial, and governmental enterprises. The public interest requires that (1) persons professing special competence in accountancy or who offer assurance as to the reliability or fairness of presentation of financial information should demonstrate their qualifications to do so, and that persons who have not demonstrated and maintained adequate qualifications should not be permitted to hold themselves out as having special competence or to offer assurance about their actions; (2) the professional conduct of persons licensed as having special competence in accountancy should be regulated in all aspects of the practice of public accounting; (3) a public authority competent to prescribe and assess the qualifications and to regulate the professional conduct of practitioners of public accounting should be established; and (4) the use of titles relating to the practice of public accounting that are likely to mislead the public as to the status or competence of the persons using these titles should be prohibited.
AK Stat § 08.04.010 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.010. Creation of board.

There is created the Board of Public Accountancy.
AK Stat § 08.04.020 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.020. Appointment and qualifications of board.

(a) The board consists of seven members appointed by the governor. Each member shall be a resident of this state for at least one year. Five members shall be certified public accountants or public accountants and two members shall be public members. (b) Except for public members, an individual may not be appointed unless the individual holds a current license. Public members may not be employed by a person holding a license, permit, out-of-state exemption, or practice privilege under this chapter. Notwithstanding AS 08.01.025, an accountant who does not hold a license under this chapter and is not engaged in the practice of public accounting in violation of this chapter is eligible for appointment as a public member under this section.
AK Stat § 08.04.025 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.025. Meetings of board.

The board shall hold a minimum of four meetings a year.
AK Stat § 08.04.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.030. Removal of members.

The governor shall remove any member of the board whose license has been revoked or suspended. The governor may, after hearing, remove any member for neglect of duty or other just cause.
AK Stat § 08.04.040 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.040. Vacancy on board.

A vacancy shall be filled by appointment for the unexpired term, except as provided in AS 39.05.080(4), and all vacancies shall be filled within 60 days. Except as provided in AS 39.05.080(4), after the expiration of a member's term of office a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies, formally advises the board of acceptance of the appointment, and appears at the next meeting of the board.
AK Stat § 08.04.050 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.050. Quorum.

A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
AK Stat § 08.04.055 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.055. Executive secretary of board.

(a) The department, in consultation with the board, shall employ a certified public accountant or person who has other accounting experience satisfactory to the board and who is not a member of the board to serve as executive secretary of the board. (b) The executive secretary shall perform duties as prescribed by the board. (c) The executive secretary of the board is in the partially exempt service and entitled to receive a monthly salary equal to a step in Range 23 on the salary schedule set out in AS 39.27.011(a).
AK Stat § 08.04.070 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.070. Functions of board.

(a) The board shall elect annually from its members a presiding officer, secretary, and treasurer. One person may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer. (b) The board may adopt and amend regulations for the orderly conduct of its affairs and for the administration of this chapter. (c) The board shall adopt a seal. (d) [Repealed, § 53 ch 16 SLA 2006.]  (e) [Repealed, § 53 ch 16 SLA 2006.]  (f) The board shall adopt a formal statement of goals, objectives, and policies to be reviewed and updated annually. (g) [Repealed, § 6 ch 19 SLA 1998.]  (h) The board shall define by regulation the qualifications and duties of the executive secretary and delegate authority to the executive secretary as necessary to conduct board business.
AK Stat § 08.04.075 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.075. Substantial equivalency.

The board shall determine whether the education, examination, and experience qualifications of another state or an individual are substantially equivalent to the national standard or to another standard established by the board to protect the public interest. The board may adopt by regulation the qualifications established by a nationally recognized professional organization for accountants as the national standard or for another standard established by the board to protect the public interest. The board may accept the determination of a nationally recognized professional organization for accountants or adopt another standard as to whether the qualifications of the other state or an individual are substantially equivalent to the national standard. When ascertaining substantial equivalency under this chapter, the order in which education, examination, or experience requirements were attained shall be disregarded.
AK Stat § 08.04.080 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 1. Board of Public Accountancy.|Sec. 08.04.080. Adoption of rules.

The board may adopt rules of professional conduct to establish and maintain a high standard of integrity and dignity in the profession of public accounting. At least 30 days before the adoption of any rule or amendment, the board shall send a notice of the proposed rule or amendment to each holder of a license or permit issued under this chapter to the address of the license or permit holder last known to the board.
AK Stat § 08.04.100 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.100. Certificate granted.

The certificate of “Certified Public Accountant” shall be granted by the board to any person who meets the requirements of AS 08.04.110 - 08.04.130. The holder of a certificate issued under this section is not authorized to engage in the practice of public accounting in the state unless the holder also has a current license or permit, or an out-of-state exemption or practice privilege.
AK Stat § 08.04.105 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.105. License for individual to practice as a public accountant.

(a) The board shall issue a license to engage in the practice of public accounting to an individual who meets the requirements of AS 08.04.110 - 08.04.130. The license is valid for the remainder of the biennial licensing period during which the initial license was granted. (b) The board may renew a license granted under this section if the licensee (1) maintains all of the licensee's offices as required by AS 08.04.360 - 08.04.380; (2) complies with the continuing education requirements of AS 08.04.425 and the quality review requirements of AS 08.04.426; and (3) complies with the requirements of this chapter.
AK Stat § 08.04.110 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.110. Personal requirements.

An applicant for a certified public accountant license shall be of good moral character.
AK Stat § 08.04.120 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.120. Educational and experience requirements.

(a) The education and experience requirements for an applicant are a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent conferred by a college or university acceptable to the board and additional semester hours or post-baccalaureate study so that the total educational program includes at least 150 hours, with an accounting concentration or equivalent as determined by the board by regulation to be appropriate, and two years of accounting experience satisfactory to the board. (b) [Repealed, § 9 ch 74 SLA 2018.]
AK Stat § 08.04.130 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.130. Examination.

An applicant shall pass an examination in accounting and reporting, in auditing, and in other related subjects that the board determines appropriate. The examination shall be designated in advance by the board as the examination for the license of certified public accountant. The board shall use the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the institute's advisory grading service, if available. The board shall, by regulation, establish what constitutes a passing grade on the examination for purposes of licensure under AS 08.04.105 - 08.04.240.
AK Stat § 08.04.150 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.150. Qualifications to take examination.

A person is qualified to take the examination for certified public accountants if the person either (1) has a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent conferred by a college or university acceptable to the board with (A) an accounting concentration or the equivalent, as defined in regulations of the board; (B) a minimum of 15 semester credit hours or 22 quarter credit hours of accounting subjects; or (C) one year of public accounting experience under the direct supervision of a certified public accountant; or (2) has met or is within 18 semester credit hours or 27 quarter credit hours of meeting the undergraduate educational requirements of AS 08.04.120 and has completed at least 15 semester hours or 22 quarter hours of accounting subjects.
AK Stat § 08.04.190 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.190. Examination fee.

An applicant shall pay the appropriate fee at the time of application for examination or reexamination.
AK Stat § 08.04.195 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.195. Reciprocity with other states.

(a) Notwithstanding AS 08.04.110 - 08.04.190, the board may issue a license to engage in the practice of public accounting to an applicant who holds a license, or its equivalent, issued by another state if the applicant (1) passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in order to receive the applicant's initial license from the other state; (2) meets the accounting experience requirements established by the board by regulation; (3) is not the subject of review procedures, disciplinary proceedings, or unresolved complaints related to the applicant's license from another state; and (4) is of good moral character. (b) An applicant for the initial issuance of a license under this section shall list in the application all states where the applicant has applied for or holds a license, or its equivalent, and shall notify the board in writing within 30 days after a denial, revocation, or suspension of a license, or the equivalent, by another state. (c) The board may by regulation establish the education and continuing education requirements for the issuance of a license under this section. (d) The board may renew a license issued under this section if the licensee (1) maintains all of the licensee's offices as required by AS 08.04.360 - 08.04.380; (2) complies with the continuing education requirements established under (c) of this section; and (3) complies with the requirements of this chapter.
AK Stat § 08.04.200 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.200. Use of title “certified public accountant” by individual.

An individual who has a license from the board as a certified public accountant or holds a practice privilege shall be known as a certified public accountant and may use the abbreviation “CPA.”
AK Stat § 08.04.210 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 2. Certified Public Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.210. Effect on certificates existing on April 26, 1960.

A person who, on April 26, 1960, held a certificate as a certified public accountant issued under the laws of the Territory or State of Alaska is not required to obtain a license under this chapter but is otherwise subject to this chapter. Certificates issued before April 26, 1960, shall be considered licenses issued under this chapter.
AK Stat § 08.04.360 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 3. Regulation of Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.360. Supervision required.

Each office established or maintained in this state for the practice of public accounting shall be under the direct supervision of an individual in residence who holds a license or a practice privilege. The supervisor may be a sole proprietor, partner, principal, member, or staff employee. A supervisor may serve in this capacity at one office only.
AK Stat § 08.04.370 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 3. Regulation of Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.370. Use of title “certified public accountant” by office of legal entity.

The title “certified public accountant” or the abbreviation “CPA” may not be used in connection with an office of a legal entity holding a permit or an out-of-state exemption unless the supervision requirement of AS 08.04.360 is satisfied.
AK Stat § 08.04.380 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 3. Regulation of Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.380. Waiver of requirements.

The board may waive the requirements of AS 08.04.240(a)(4), (b)(5), and (d)(5), 08.04.360, and 08.04.370 if (1) the community has a population of 2,000 or less; and (2) the individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or other legal entity that opens or maintains the office maintains another office in the state that meets the requirements outlined in AS 08.04.360 and 08.04.370.
AK Stat § 08.04.410 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 8. Business and Professions|Chapter 04. Accountants|Article 3. Regulation of Accountants.|Sec. 08.04.410. Inactive license for person not engaged in practice.

Notwithstanding AS 08.04.105 or 08.04.195, an individual holding a license who is not engaged in the practice of public accounting may maintain the license in good standing by notifying the board that the individual is inactive and paying the required fee.