Alaska § 38.09.020 - Homestead entry permits.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 38.09.020 — Homestead entry permits., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.09.020. Homestead entry permits.
(a) A homestead entry permit entitles an applicant to enter land within an area designated under AS 38.09.010 and to survey, occupy, and improve the land in order to qualify for a patent under this chapter.
(b) An applicant for a homestead entry permit shall personally stake the corners and flag the boundaries of the land entered under this chapter and shall personally file with the commissioner a description of the land entered. A homestead entry shall be described by aliquot parts unless otherwise permitted by the commissioner. The commissioner may require the applicant to establish a deposit for the costs of survey before issuing the homestead entry permit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 38.09.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 38.09.020 cover?
Section 38.09.020 ("Homestead entry permits.") 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 § 38.09.020?
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