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 […]
Sec. 46.15.240. Compensation of board members.
Each member of the board is entitled to travel expenses and per diem as authorized for state boards by AS 39.20.180 while traveling to or from, or in attendance at, regular or special meetings or conferences authorized by the board.
Sec. 46.15.250. Enforcement authority.
The following persons are peace officers of the state and they shall enforce this chapter: (1) a state employee authorized by the commissioner; (2) a police officer of the state.
Sec. 46.15.255. Enforcement and costs.
(a) In addition to a penalty imposed under AS 46.15.180 for violation of an order issued under this chapter, the commissioner may (1) remove or abate unpermitted works of appropriation, diversion, impoundment, or withdrawal; (2) install corrective controls or control works; and (3) seek enforcement of the order by filing an action in the superior […]
Sec. 46.15.256. Data collection authority.
To carry out the provisions of this chapter, the commissioner may (1) inspect books, records, meters, gauges, well logs, works of appropriation, diversion, impoundment, withdrawal, or control and other relevant information or physical condition; (2) enter private property at all reasonable times after obtaining a search warrant from a judicial officer if the owner refuses […]
Sec. 46.15.167. Effect of decision.
The final order of the commissioner under AS 46.15.165 and the final judgment of a court under AS 46.15.166 are binding on each party to the adjudication and on each person who subsequently makes an application for a water right. The court or the commissioner may retain jurisdiction for a period of time necessary to […]
Sec. 46.15.260. Definitions.
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “appropriate” means to divert, impound, or withdraw a quantity of water from a source of water, for a beneficial use or to reserve water under AS 46.15.145; (2) “appropriation” means the diversion, impounding, or withdrawal of a quantity of water from a source of water for […]