Alaska § 41.17.138 - Stop work orders.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 41.17.138 — Stop work orders., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.17.138. Stop work orders.
(a) Upon a determination that a violation of this chapter or a regulation adopted under it is occurring or is likely to occur and that significant harm to public resources is likely to occur if work is not halted before a hearing can be held, the state forester may issue a stop work order requiring the respondent to stop the violation or otherwise halt the threatened harm. A stop work order must be in writing and must state the facts on which it is based.
(b) The state forester shall immediately refer the matter to a hearing officer for determination of the validity of the stop work order under AS 41.17.139 . The hearing officer shall consider any arguments and evidence presented by the respondent within five workdays after receipt of the stop work order and shall then make an immediate decision sustaining or reversing the stop work order. The stop work order is of no further effect if it is not sustained by the hearing officer within the five-workday period. A stop work order may be sustained only upon the same grounds on which it was originally issued.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 41.17.138
What does Alaska Statutes § 41.17.138 cover?
Section 41.17.138 ("Stop work orders.") 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 41.17.138?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 41.17.138 apply to my situation?
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