Alaska § 26.23.170 - Communications.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 26.23.170 — Communications., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26.23.170. Communications.
(a) The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs shall ascertain what means exist for rapid and efficient communications in times of disaster emergency. The department shall consider the desirability of supplementing these communications resources, or of integrating them into a comprehensive state or state-federal telecommunications network or other communication system or network. In studying the character and feasibility of any system or its several parts, the department shall evaluate the possibility of multi-purpose use of it or its parts for general state and local governmental purposes. The department shall make recommendations to the governor as appropriate.
(b) A statewide 911 coordinator is established within the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to coordinate and facilitate the implementation of 911 systems throughout the state. The 911 coordinator shall (1) participate in efforts to set uniform statewide standards for automatic number identification and automatic location identification data transmission for telecommunications systems;
(2) make recommendations as necessary for implementation of basic and enhanced 911 service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 26.23.170
What does Alaska Statutes § 26.23.170 cover?
Section 26.23.170 ("Communications.") 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 § 26.23.170?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 26.23.170 apply to my situation?
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