Alaska § 38.05.502 - Property of the people.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 38.05.502 — Property of the people., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.05.502. Property of the people.
Subject to valid existing rights of applicants for land, upon February 21, 1983, all land in the state and all minerals not previously appropriated are the exclusive property of the people of the state and the state holds title to the land and minerals in trust for the people of the state.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 38.05.502
What does Alaska Statutes § 38.05.502 cover?
Section 38.05.502 ("Property of the people.") 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 § 38.05.502?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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