Sec. 40.21.150. Definitions.
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “agency” or “state agency” means a department, office, agency, state board, commission, public corporation, or other organizational unit of or created under the executive branch of the state government; the term does not include the University of Alaska; (2) “archives” means (A) the noncurrent records of […]
Sec. 40.25.100. Disposition of tax information.
(a) [See delayed amendment note.] Information in the possession of the Department of Revenue that discloses the particulars of the business or affairs of a taxpayer or other person, including information under AS 38.05.020(b)(11) that is subject to a confidentiality agreement under AS 38.05.020(b)(12), is not a matter of public record, except as provided in […]
Sec. 40.25.105. Disclosure of information for compliance with the tobacco product Master Settlement Agreement.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of AS 40.25.100(a), the Department of Revenue may disclose information submitted to the Department of Revenue relating to cigarette and tobacco products, cigarette and tobacco product manufacturers, and cigarette and tobacco product retailers to the attorney general and to other parties as the Department of Revenue determines necessary to monitor and […]
Sec. 40.25.110. Public records open to inspection and copying; fees.
(a) Unless specifically provided otherwise, the public records of all public agencies are open to inspection by the public under reasonable rules during regular office hours. The public officer having the custody of public records shall give on request and payment of the fee established under this section or AS 40.25.115 a certified copy of […]
Sec. 40.25.115. Electronic services and products.
(a) Notwithstanding AS 40.25.110(b) – (d) to the contrary, upon request and payment of a fee established under (b) of this section, a public agency may provide electronic services and products involving public records to members of the public. A public agency is encouraged to make information available in usable electronic formats to the greatest […]
Sec. 40.25.120. Public records; exceptions; certified copies.
(a) Every person has a right to inspect a public record in the state, including public records in recorders’ offices, except (1) records of vital statistics and adoption proceedings, which shall be treated in the manner required by AS 18.50; (2) records pertaining to juveniles unless disclosure is authorized by law; (3) medical and related […]
Sec. 40.25.121. Copies of public records for veterans.
When a copy of a public record is required by the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs, the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, or by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to be used in determining the eligibility of a person to participate in benefits, the official custodian of the public record […]
Sec. 40.21.060. Duties of chief executive officers of state agencies.
The chief executive officer of each state agency shall (1) make and preserve public records containing adequate and proper documentation of the organization, functions, policies, decisions, procedures, and essential transactions of the agency, and designed to furnish the information necessary to protect the legal and financial rights of the state and of persons directly affected […]
Sec. 40.25.122. Litigation disclosure.
A public record that is subject to disclosure and copying under AS 40.25.110 – 40.25.120 remains a public record subject to disclosure and copying even if the record is used for, included in, or relevant to litigation, including law enforcement proceedings, involving a public agency, except that with respect to a person involved in litigation, […]
Sec. 40.21.070. Records management for local records.
The governing body of each political subdivision of the state shall promote the principles of efficient records management for local public records kept in accordance with state law. The governing body shall, as far as practical, follow the program established for the management of state records. The department shall, upon request of the governing body […]