Alaska § 44.03.010 - Offshore water and land.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 44.03.010 — Offshore water and land., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44.03.010. Offshore water and land.
The jurisdiction of the state extends to water offshore from the coast of the state as follows: (1) the marginal sea to its outermost limits as those limits are from time to time defined or recognized by the United States of America by international treaty or otherwise;
(2) the high seas to the extent that jurisdiction is claimed by the United States of America, or to the extent recognized by the usages and customs of international law or by agreement to which the United States of America or the state is a party;
(3) submerged land including the subsurface of submerged land, lying under the water mentioned in this section.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 44.03.010
What does Alaska Statutes § 44.03.010 cover?
Section 44.03.010 ("Offshore water and 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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