Sec. 46.15.169. Federal reserved water rights.
This chapter does not represent a commitment by the state to a specific federal reserved water right.
Sec. 46.15.170. Effect of recording.
(a) A deed, lease, contract, assignment of permit, or other instrument transferring an appropriation is void as against a subsequent innocent purchaser who in good faith paid a valuable consideration for the appropriation or any portion of it and whose instrument is first filed and recorded under AS 46.15.160(b). (b) A deed, lease, contract, assignment […]
Sec. 46.15.175. Termination of permit for violation.
(a) If the commissioner has reason to believe that a person who holds an appropriation permit under this chapter is wilfully violating or has wilfully violated a term, condition, restriction, or limitation of the permit, the commissioner may commence proceedings to terminate the appropriation permit under AS 44.62.330 – 44.62.630 (Administrative Procedure Act). (b) When […]
Sec. 46.15.180. Crimes.
(a) A person may not (1) construct works for an appropriation, or divert, impound, withdraw, or use a significant amount of water from any source without a permit, certificate of appropriation, or authorization issued under this chapter; (2) violate an order of the commissioner to cease and desist from preventing any water from moving to […]
Sec. 46.15.185. Appeals.
Appeals to the superior court under this chapter are subject to AS 44.62.560 – 44.62.570 (Administrative Procedure Act).
Sec. 46.15.190. The Water Resources Board.
There is created the Water Resources Board composed of seven members having a general knowledge of the use and requirements for use of the water of the state and the conservation and protection of it. The commissioner of environmental conservation or a designee shall serve as an additional, ex officio member serving without a vote. […]
Sec. 46.15.200. Term of office.
The term of office for members of the board is four years. If a vacancy occurs, the governor shall fill it by appointment for the unexpired term, subject to AS 39.05.080(4). The appointment shall be submitted to the legislature for confirmation at the next regular session.
Sec. 46.15.210. Duties of the board.
The board shall inform and advise the governor on all matters relating to the use and appropriation of water in the state, including, but not limited to, (1) the effect and adequacy of state laws and regulations governing the establishment of water rights; (2) the multi-purpose uses of water; (3) the prevention of pollution and […]
Sec. 46.15.220. Board meetings.
The board shall hold one regular meeting annually at the state capital and one or more additional meetings at the time and place in the state the board selects for the transaction of business.
Sec. 46.15.230. Public meetings.
The board may hold and conduct public meetings at any time or any place in the state in order to obtain public opinion on a water use problem or proposal and it may, by majority vote of all members, formally or informally delivered, authorize one or more of its members to hold and conduct a […]