Alaska § 19.05.040 - Powers of department.

§ 19.05.040. Powers of department.

The department may        (1) acquire property;

 (2) exercise the power of eminent domain;

 (3) take immediate possession of real property, or any interest in real property under a declaration of taking or by other lawful means;

 (4) acquire rights-of-way for present or future use;

 (5) control access to highways;

 (6) regulate roadside development;

 (7) preserve and maintain the scenic beauty along state highways;

 (8) dispose of property acquired for highway purposes;

 (9) accept and dispose of federal funds or property available for highway construction, maintenance, or equipment;

 (10) enter into contracts or agreements relating to highways with the federal government, municipalities, a political subdivision, or with a foreign government, if the contract is approved by the federal government;

 (11) establish, levy, and collect tolls, fees, charges, and rentals for the use of state roads, highways, bridges, tunnels, crossings, and causeways;

 (12) award and administer grants authorized by appropriation by the legislature; and

 (13) exercise any other power necessary to carry out the purpose of AS 19.05 — AS 19.25 .