Alaska § 41.15.040 - Right of entry to control and suppress fires.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 41.15.040 — Right of entry to control and suppress fires., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.15.040. Right of entry to control and suppress fires.
(a) Upon approval by the commissioner or an authorized agent, an employee of the division of forestry and fire protection, or of any organization authorized to prevent, control, or suppress a fire or a destructive agent, and others assisting in the control or suppression of a fire upon request of an officer or employee of the United States or the state may, when responding to a wildland fire or suspected wildland fire or administering the provisions of this chapter, enter upon any land, whether publicly or privately owned, for the purpose of preventing, investigating, suppressing, or controlling a wildland fire or a destructive agent.
(b) A person may not interfere with or prohibit the access authorized under (a) of this section.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 41.15.040
What does Alaska Statutes § 41.15.040 cover?
Section 41.15.040 ("Right of entry to control and suppress fires.") 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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