Alaska § 35.20.070 - Vacating of land or rights in land.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 35.20.070 — Vacating of land or rights in land., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35.20.070. Vacating of land or rights in land.
The department may vacate land, or part of it, or rights in land acquired for public work purposes by executing and recording a deed in the appropriate recording district. Upon vacating, title reverts to the persons, heirs, successors, or assigns in whom it was vested at the time of the taking. The department may transfer land considered no longer necessary for public works purposes to the Department of Natural Resources for disposal. The proceeds of disposal by the Department of Natural Resources shall be credited to the funds from which the purchase was originally made.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 35.20.070
What does Alaska Statutes § 35.20.070 cover?
Section 35.20.070 ("Vacating of land or rights in land.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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