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 […]
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. 46.15.035. Appropriation or removal of water out of hydrologic units to other hydrologic units; water conservation fee; reservation of water for fish.
(a) Water may not be removed from the hydrologic unit from which it was appropriated to another hydrologic unit, inside or outside the state, without being returned to the hydrologic unit from which it was appropriated nor may water be appropriated for removal from the hydrologic unit from which the appropriation is sought to another […]
Sec. 46.15.160. Transfer and change of appropriations.
(a) The right to use water under an appropriation or permit shall be appurtenant to the land or place where it has been or is to be beneficially used, provided, that water supplied by one person to another person’s property is not appurtenant to the property unless the parties so intend. An appurtenant water right […]