Alaska § 38.35.170 - Forfeiture of lease.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 38.35.170 — Forfeiture of lease., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.35.170. Forfeiture of lease.
Failure to begin construction of the pipeline facility within a reasonable time of the granting of a right-of-way lease under this chapter for reasons within the control of the lessee or failure of an owner of an interest in the granted right-of-way substantially to comply with the terms of the right-of-way shall be grounds for forfeiture of the right-of-way interest of the lessee or owner in an action brought by the commissioner in the superior court. Before the commencement of any action for forfeiture of an interest in a right-of-way under this section, the commissioner shall give the lessee or owner of the interest notice in writing of the alleged default and shall not commence the proceeding unless the lessee or owner of the interest has failed to initiate good faith efforts to cure the default within 60 days of the notice of the alleged default.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 38.35.170
What does Alaska Statutes § 38.35.170 cover?
Section 38.35.170 ("Forfeiture of lease.") 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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