Alaska § 35.20.040 - Authority to condemn or acquire publicly owned property for the purpose of exchange.

Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 35.20.040 — Authority to condemn or acquire publicly owned property for the purpose of exchange., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 35.20.040. Authority to condemn or acquire publicly owned property for the purpose of exchange.

When property that is devoted to or held for another public use for which the power of eminent domain may be exercised is taken for purposes set out in this title, the department may, with the consent of the person or agency in charge of the other public use, condemn the real property to be exchanged for the real property so taken. This section does not limit the authorization of the department to acquire, other than by condemnation, property for those purposes in any other manner.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 35.20.040

What does Alaska Statutes § 35.20.040 cover?

Section 35.20.040 ("Authority to condemn or acquire publicly owned property for the purpose of exchange.") 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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