Alaska § 37.25.050 - Methods of disbursement.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 37.25.050 — Methods of disbursement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 37.25.050. Methods of disbursement.
(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, unless federal law requires otherwise, a state agency may not disburse money unless the disbursement is made (1) by an electronic funds transfer to an account in a financial institution; or
(2) from an account established by the state agency by contract with a financial institution under which a person uses an electronic payment card issued by the financial institution to access the money.
(b) A state agency is not required to use the disbursement methods described in (a) of the section if (1) another state law or federal law requires that disbursement be made by another disbursement method;
(2) use of the disbursement methods would cause substantial hardship to the recipient of the disbursement;
(3) not more than five disbursements will be made to a recipient, or, on average, to each recipient entitled to disbursement under the program for which the disbursements are made;
(4) a vendor or grantee elects not to be paid by the disbursement methods;
(5) the disbursement is to a state employee and (A) is the only disbursement that the state agency will make to the employee for the employment; or
(B) it is in the best interests of the state agency or the employee to use another disbursement method to pay the employee; or
(6) use of another disbursement method is in the best interests of the state agency.
(c) The commissioner of administration shall adopt regulations to implement (b) of this section.
(d) A state agency is not liable to pay a fee imposed by a recipient's financial institution for a disbursement made under (a) of this section.
(e) In this section, (1) “disbursement” includes wages and other employment benefits;
(2) “state agency” means a department, institution, board, commission, division, authority, public corporation, committee, or other administrative unit of the executive branch of state government, including the University of Alaska.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 37.25.050
What does Alaska Statutes § 37.25.050 cover?
Section 37.25.050 ("Methods of disbursement.") 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 § 37.25.050?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 37.25.050" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Alaska official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Alaska attorney.
How does Alaska § 37.25.050 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Alaska can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Alaska.