Statutory References for Alaska Municipalities
The statutory references direct the code user to those portions of the state statutes that are applicable to the laws of the municipality. This reference list is up to date through June 2023.
General Provisions
Classification of municipalities.
AS 29.04.010 et seq.
Codification of ordinances.
AS 29.25.050
Elections.
AS 29.26.010 et seq.
Extraterritorial jurisdiction.
AS 29.35.020
General powers.
AS 29.35.010 et seq.
Home rule municipalities.
AS 29.10.010 et seq.
Local government.
Alaska Const. Art. X
Municipal enactments.
AS 29.25.010 et seq.
Penalties for ordinance violations.
AS 29.25.070 et seq.
Administration and Personnel
Appeals from administrative decisions.
AS 29.40.050
Appointment of officials.
AS 29.20.360
Bonding of offices and employees.
AS 29.20.610
Combining offices.
AS 29.35.010(2)
Compensation of elected officials.
AS 29.20.620
Conflict of interest.
AS 29.20.010
Emergency disaster powers.
AS 29.35.040
Enforcement of tax liens.
AS 29.45.290 et seq.
Governing bodies.
AS 29.20.050 et seq.
Historical districts and commission.
AS 29.55.010 through 29.55.020
Homeland security and civil defense powers of the Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs.
AS 26.20.020
Judicial review.
AS 29.40.060
Local administration of schools.
AS 14.14.020 et seq.
Local health administration.
AS 18.10.010 et seq.
Manager plan.
AS 29.20.460 et seq.
Mayor.
AS 29.20.220 et seq.
Municipal attorney.
AS 29.20.370
Municipal clerk.
AS 29.20.380
Municipal treasurer.
AS 29.20.390
Oaths of office.
AS 29.20.600
Open public meetings.
AS 29.20.020 and 44.62.310 et seq.
Other municipal boards and commissions.
AS 29.20.320
Personnel system.
AS 29.20.410
Planning commissions.
AS 29.40.020
Procedures of governing bodies.
AS 29.20.160
Prohibited discrimination.
AS 29.20.630
School districts and boards.
AS 14.12.010 et seq. and 29.20.300
Utility boards.
AS 29.20.310
Vacancies in office.
AS 29.20.170 through 29.20.180 and 29.20.280
Revenue and Finance
Acquisition and disposal of property.
AS 29.35.090
Annual audit.
AS 29.35.120
Budget and capital program.
AS 29.35.100
Investment pools.
AS 29.35.015
Municipal debt.
AS 29.47.010 et seq.
Property taxes generally.
AS 29.45.010 through 29.45.250
Property taxes (cities).
AS 29.45.550 et seq.
Sales and use taxes (boroughs).
AS 29.45.650 et seq.
Sales and use taxes (cities).
AS 29.45.700 et seq.
Special assessments.
AS 29.46.010 et seq.
Tax liens.
AS 29.45.290 et seq.
Business Licenses, Taxes and Regulations
Alcoholic beverages.
AS 29.35.080
Franchises and permits.
AS 29.35.060
Animals
Care of animals.
AS 03.55.100 et seq.
Dogs.
AS 03.55.010 et seq.
Health and Safety
Air quality control programs.
AS 29.35.055 and 46.14.400 et seq.
Emergency medical services.
AS 18.08.010 et seq.
Fire protection.
AS 18.70.010 et seq.
Fireworks.
AS 18.72.010 et seq.
Food and drugs.
AS 17 et seq.
Garbage and solid waste.
AS 29.35.050
Hazardous chemicals, materials, and waste.
AS 29.35.500 et seq.
Medical uses of marijuana
AS 17.37.010 et seq.
Public Peace, Morals and Welfare
Controlled substances.
AS 11.71.010 et seq., 11.73.010 et seq., and 17.30.020 et seq.
Curfew.
AS 29.35.085
Enforcement of ordinances.
AS 29.25.070
Firearms and knives.
AS 29.35.145
Marijuana regulation.
AS 17.38.010 et seq.
Offenses against property.
AS 11.46.100 through 11.46.990
Offenses against public administration.
AS 11.56.100 through 11.56.900
Offenses against public health and decency.
AS 11.66.100 through 11.66.300
Offenses against the family.
AS 11.51.100 through 11.51.220
Offenses against the person.
AS 11.41.100 through 11.41.530
Vehicles and Traffic
Alaska Uniform Traffic Laws Act.
AS 28.01.010 et seq.
Impoundment and forfeiture.
AS 28.01.015
Snowmobiles.
AS 28.39
Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property
Special assessments.
AS 29.46.010 et seq.
Public Services
Garbage and solid waste services.
AS 29.35.050
Public utilities.
AS 29.35.070
Buildings and Construction
Tourist and trailer camps, motor courts, and motels.
AS 18.35.010 et seq.
Subdivisions
Subdivisions and dedications.
AS 29.40.010 et seq., 29.71.020, and 40.15.010 et seq.
Zoning
Zoning.