Alaska § 41.08.017 - Hydrological and seismic hazard data declared to be of public interest.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 41.08.017 — Hydrological and seismic hazard data declared to be of public interest., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.08.017. Hydrological and seismic hazard data declared to be of public interest.
(a) Systematic collection, recording, evaluation, and distribution of data on the quantity, location, and quality of water of the state in the ground, on the surface of the ground, or along the coasts, are in the public interest and necessary to the orderly domestic and industrial development of the state.
(b) Systematic collection, evaluation, archival, and distribution of geologic data and information on earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and engineering geology and identification of potential seismic, volcanic, and other geological hazards throughout the state are in the public interest and necessary to orderly, safely, and cost-effective development in the state.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 41.08.017 cover?
Section 41.08.017 ("Hydrological and seismic hazard data declared to be of public interest.") 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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