Alaska § 42.40.220 - Public disclosure of information.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 42.40.220 — Public disclosure of information., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 42.40.220. Public disclosure of information.

 (a) Except as provided under (b) of this section, information in the possession of the corporation is public and is open to public inspection at reasonable times.

 (b) The corporation may by rule designate and withhold public disclosure of matters of a privileged or proprietary nature. Those matters include personnel records, communications with and work product of legal counsel, and, consistent with the standards and practices of the United States Surface Transportation Board for the protection of these matters, other information including proprietary information associated with specific shippers, divisions, and contract rate agreements.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 42.40.220

What does Alaska Statutes § 42.40.220 cover?

Section 42.40.220 ("Public disclosure of information.") 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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