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Sec. 38.05.910. Policy.

It is the policy of the state to encourage the settlement of its land and the development of its resources by making them available for maximum use consistent with the public interest.

Sec. 38.05.920. Assignment.

(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, all contracts of purchase or lease of land or interest in land may be, on the affirmative approval of the director, assigned or subleased in whole or in part in writing by the contract holder or lessee, and the assignee or sublessee is subject to the […]

Sec. 38.05.930. Bona fide purchasers.

The right, title, or interest of a bona fide purchaser of any lease, interest in a lease, or option to acquire a lease or an interest in it, acquired after the effective date of issuance of the lease and held by a qualified person, association, or corporation in conformity with this chapter may not be […]

Sec. 38.05.940. Land purchase price discount for veterans.

(a) An eligible veteran is entitled to a discount of 25 percent on the purchase price of state land sold under this title and classified under AS 38.05.005 – 38.05.270 for a use other than commercial or industrial use. (b) To be eligible for a discount under this section, a veteran shall submit proof, as […]

Sec. 38.05.945. Notice.

(a) This section establishes the requirements for notice given by the department for the following actions: (1) classification or reclassification of state land under AS 38.05.300 and the closing of land to mineral leasing or entry under AS 38.05.185; (2) zoning of land under applicable law; (3) issuance of a (A) preliminary written finding under […]

Sec. 38.05.946. Hearings.

(a) A municipality or a corporation entitled to receive notice under AS 38.05.945(c) may hold a hearing within 30 days after receipt of the notice. If a hearing is held, the commissioner shall attend the hearing. The commissioner has discretion to hold a public hearing. (b) [Repealed, § 38 ch 91 SLA 1997.]

Sec. 38.05.950. Interference with bidding prohibited; penalties.

A person who bargains, contracts, or agrees, or attempts to bargain, contract, or agree with another that the other may not bid freely upon or purchase any parcel of land of the state offered at public sale; or by intimidation, combination, or unfair management, hinders, prevents, or attempts to hinder or prevent, a person from […]

Sec. 38.05.965. Definitions.

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “acquired land” means land belonging to the state including tide, submerged, and shoreland which has been obtained by escheat, purchase, or any means other than by general land grant; (2) “agricultural land” means land chiefly valuable for agricultural purposes; (3) “commissioner” means the commissioner of natural […]