Alaska Attorney General Opinions

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907.465.3600 Fax: 907.465.2520 August 13, 2025 The Honorable Nancy Dahlstrom Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: 25ANMA Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2025102049 Dear Lieutenant Governor Dahlstrom: You asked us to review an initiative application for a proposed bill entitled: An Act establishing a regulated access program for certain natural medicine substances for therapeutic use; Creating the Natural Medicine Control Board to administer regulated access to natura

Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Ste. 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: (907) 269-5100 Fax: (907) 276-3697 August 1, 2025 Commissioner James E. Cockrell Department of Public Safety 5700 E. Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507 Re: Tribal Banishment Order Enforcement AGO No. AN2013102606 Dear Commissioner Cockrell: You requested an opinion addressing the State’s responsibility, if any, to enforce tribal banishment orders—orders that exclude an individual from a village. Specifically, you asked us to consider the 2022 reauthorization of the Violence A

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907.465.3600 Fax: 907.465.2520 February 14, 2025 The Honorable Nancy Dahlstrom Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: 24ESEG Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2025200007 Dear Lieutenant Governor Dahlstrom: You asked us to review an initiative application for a proposed bill entitled: An Act to repeal a nonpartisan and open top four primary election system and ranked-choice general election system; and to reestablish a partisan political primary and change necessary and r

Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West 4 th Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: 907.269.5100 Fax: 907.276.3697 November 16 , 2023 Deena M. Bishop Commissioner of DEED 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 810 Anchorage, AK 99501 Email: deed.commissioner@alaska.gov Re: Interpretation of AS 14.03.016 Dear Commissioner Deena Bishop: You asked about the meaning of AS 14.03.016(a)(3), which requires schools to provide “parent notification not less than two weeks before any activity, class or program that includes content involving human reproduction or sexual matte

Department of Law CI VI L DI VI SI ON P . O . B o x 1 1 0 3 0 0 J une a u, A la s ka 9 9 8 1 1 Ma in: 9 0 7 . 4 6 5 . 3 6 0 0 F a x : 9 0 7 . 4 6 5 . 2 5 2 0 September 1 , 2023 The Honorable Nancy Dahlstrom Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0015 Re: 23 PPTW Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2023102272 Dear Lieutenant Governor Dahlstrom : You asked us to review an initiative applicati on for a proposed bill entitled: An Act preventing the expenditure of public funds for any process by which political parties select their official

Department of Law CI VI L DI VI SI ON P . O . B o x 1 1 0 3 0 0 J une a u, A la s ka 9 9 8 1 1 Ma in: 9 0 7 . 4 6 5 . 3 6 0 0 F a x : 9 0 7 . 4 6 5 . 2 5 2 0 September 1 , 2023 The Honorable Nancy Dahlstrom Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 23 RCF2 Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2023102269 Dear Lieutenant Governor Dahlstrom : You asked us to review an initiative applicati on for a proposed bill entitled: An Act restoring campaign contribution limits for campai gns for state and local office . (23RCF2 ). We revi

Department of Law CI VI L DI VI SI ON P . O . B o x 1 1 0 3 0 0 J une a u, A la s ka 9 9 8 1 1 Ma in: 9 0 7 . 4 6 5 . 3 6 0 0 F a x : 9 0 7 . 4 6 5 . 2 5 2 0 August 21 , 2023 The Honorable Nancy Dahlstrom Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0015 Re: 23 TLAL Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2023102271 Dear Lieutenant Governor Dahlstrom : You asked us to review an initiative applicati on for a proposed bill entitled: An Act establishing term limits for Members of the Alaska State Legislature . (23TLAL ). We review ini tiatives

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION 1031 West 4 th Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: 907.269.5100 Fax: 907.276.3697 January 26 , 2023 Michaela Thompson Acting Director, Division of Elections PO Box 110017 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0017 Re: Review of Application for Recall of Peter Talus AGO No. 2023100123 Dear Ms. Thompson: You have asked for our opinion regarding the application for a petition to recall Alaska Gateway School District (“AGSD”) School Board President Peter Talus. 1 The AGSD School Board is comprised of seven members, including Mr. Talus. Regional schoo

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION 1031 West 4 th Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: 907.269.5100 Fax: 907.276.3697 January 19 , 2023 The Honorable Nancy Dahlstrom Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 22AKHE Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2023100126 Dear Lieutenant Governor Dahlstrom: You asked us to review an initiative application for a proposed bill entitled: This act would get rid of the Open Primary System and Ranked-Choice General Election. In place of that, this act would create a Political Party Primary and Gener

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907. 465.3600 Fax: 907. 465. 2520 July 25, 2022 Heidi A. Teshner Acting Commissioner State of Alaska, Department of Education and Early Development P.O. Box 110500 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0500 Re: Use of Correspondence School Allotments AGO No. 2021200228 Dear Acting Commissioner Teshner: You asked for a legal opinion addressing the ability of public correspondence school students to spend public funds in the form of allotment money on services offered by private vendors including classes presented

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION 1031 West 4 th Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: 907.269.5100 Fax: 907.276.3697 June 28, 2022 The Honorable Kevin Meyer Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: HB 123 and 21AKTR Substantial Similarity Analysis AGO No. 2021103148 Dear Lieutenant Governor Meyer: You asked whether the tribal recognition initiative, 21AKTR, should remain on the 2022 general election ballot, given the passage of HB 123. Once an initiative is properly filed, it goes to the voters unless the legislature passes a substantially similar

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907.465.3600 Fax: 907.465.2520 October 26 , 2021 The Honorable Kevin Meyer Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 21RPFD Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2021103376 Dear Lieutenant Governor Meyer: You asked us to review an initiative application for a proposed bill entitled: An Act to Restore the Hammond 50-50 Plan with Historical Traditional Resident Payments Based on “35 Years of Precedent Payments.” (21RPFD) We review initiatives to ensure they meet all constituti

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907.465.3600 Fax: 907.465.2520 October 4 , 2021 The Honorable Kevin Meyer Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 21AKTR Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2021103148 Dear Lieutenant Governor Meyer: You asked us to review an initiative application for a proposed bill entitled: An Act providing for State of Alaska recognition of federally recognized tribes. (21AKTR). We review initiatives to ensure they meet all constitutional and statutory requirements, without consider

Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: (907) 269-5100 Fax: (907) 269-5110 November 4, 2019 Gail Fenumiai Director of Elections Alaska Division of Elections P.O. Box 110017 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0017 Re: Review of Application for Recall of Governor Michael J. Dunleavy AGO No. 2019200686 Dear Director Fenumiai: You have asked for the Department of Law’s opinion regarding the application for recall of Governor Dunleavy that was received by your office on September 5, 2019. Alaska Statute 15.45.540 requires the di

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907.465.3600 Fax: 907.465.2520 Oct ober 14 , 2 019 The Honorable Kevin Meyer Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 19OGTX Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2019200671 Dear Lieutenant Governor Meyer: You asked us to review an application for an initiative bill entitled: An Act relating to the oil and gas production tax, tax payments, and tax credits. (19OGTX). Despite the seemingly simple and straightforward title of the initiative bill, the language of the bill i

Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: (907) 269-5100 Fax: (907) 269-5110 October 3 , 2019 The Honorable Michael J. Dunleavy Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0001 Re: Constitutionality of Alaska Hire Dear Governor Dunleavy: You have asked for a legal opinion on whether section AS 36.10.150 of the State’s resident preference law, known as Alaska Hire, is consistent with the United States and Alaska Constitutions. Simply stated, Alaska Hire requires certain private employers to hire a f

Department of Law CIVIL DIVISION P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907.465.3600 Fax: 907.465.2520 Septemb er 26 , 2 019 Via Email and Hand Delivery The Honorable Kevin Meyer Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: 19SEBR Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2019200644 Dear Lieutenant Governor Meyer: You asked us to review an application for an initiative bill entitled: An Act requiring the State of Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the State Board of Education and Early Development, and the University of Alaska to act an

Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Main: (907) 269-5100 Fax: (907) 269-5110 August 2 9 , 2019 Via Email and U.S. Mail The Honorable Kevin Meyer Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 19AKBE Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. 2019200578 Dear Lieutenant Governor Meyer: You asked us to review an application for an initiative bill entitled: An Act prohibiting the use of dark money by independent expenditure groups working to influence candidate elections in Alaska and requiring a

Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, Alaska 99501 Main: (907) 269 - 5100 Fax: (907) 269 - 5110 August 27 , 2019 The Honorable Michael J. Dunleavy Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0001 Re: First Amendment rights and union due deductions and fees Dear Governor Dunleavy: You have asked for a legal opinion on proposed changes to the State’s current process for deducting union - related dues and fees from employee paychecks in light of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v.

Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL P.O. Box 110300 Juneau, Alaska 99811 Main: 907.465.3600 Fax: 907.465.2520 May 8 , 2019 The Honorable Michael J. Dunleavy Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0001 Re: FY20 Education appropriation Dear Governor Dunleavy: You have asked for a legal opinion on whether an appropriation of future revenues for K - 12 education spending for fiscal year 2020 included in an appropriation bill enacted in 2018 was consistent with the requirements of article I X of the Alaska Constitution. I. SUMMARY AND SHORT AN

May 25, 2018 The Honorable Byron Mallott Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 17AKGA & HB 44 Substantial Similarity Analysis AGO No. JU2017200579 Dear Lieutenant Governor Mallott: You asked us whether initiative proposition 17AKGA (“17AKGA”) should remain on the 2018 general election ballot. Because we concur in your determination that 17AKGA is substantially the same as legislation passed this session, the initiative petition is void; it should not be placed on the upcoming general ballot and you should so notify the committee. 1 I. Introduction

Department of Law OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 1031 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, AK 99501 Tel: (907) 269 - 5100 Fax: (907) 269 - 5110 May 2 , 2018 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0001 Re: HB 331/SB 176, Alaska Tax Credit Certificate Bond Corporation Legislation Dear Governor Walker: You have asked for a legal opinion on whether bonds payable subject only to appropriation, such as the tax credit bonds proposed in House Bill 331/Senate Bill 176 (“HB 331”), can be issued consistent with the requirements of article

October 19 , 2017 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811 - 0001 Re: Legal status of tribal governments in Alaska Dear Governor Walker: You have asked for a legal opinion about the sovereign status of Alaska Native tribes (Alaska Tribes) and their relationship with the State of Alaska (the State). This opinion covers the following : (1) tribes do exist in Alaska; (2) Alaska Tribes are gove rnments with inherent sovereignty; and (3) the areas where the scope of that sovereignty is clear. I. There are 229 federally recognized

October 6, 2017 The Honorable Byron Mallott Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: 17AKGA Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. JU2017200579 Dear Lieutenant Governor Mallott: You asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act relating to government accountability to the People of the State of Alaska; and providing for an effective date” (17AKGA). Because the application complies with the specific constitutional and statutory provisions governing the initiative process, we recommend that you certify the application. I. The proposed in

September 29, 2017 The Honorable Byron Mallott Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: 17HCAK & 17QHIA Ballot Measure Applications Review AGO Nos. JU2017200520 & JU2017200521 Dear Lieutenant Governor Mallott: You asked us to review applications for two initiative bills related to healthcare and health insurance. The first is entitled “An Act relating to Alaska’s Medicaid and Denali KidCare programs,” and was designated by the Division of Elections (“Division”) as 17HCAK. The second, designated as 17QHIA, is entitled “An Act relating to heal

September 6 , 2017 The Honorable Byron Mallott Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811 - 0015 Re: 17FSH2 Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. JU2017200457 Dear Lieutenant Governor Mallott: You asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled: “An Act providing for protection of wild salmon and fish and wildlife habitat” (17FSH2). Because the application does not comply with the specific constitutional and statutory provisions governing the initiative process, we recommend that you decline to certify the application. I. The proposed initiative b

August 31, 2016 Chris Hladick Commissioner Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development P.O. Box 110800 Juneau, AK 99811-0800 Re: Marijuana Social Clubs AGO No. AN2016101562 Dear Commissioner Hladick: You have asked for a legal opinion about the consumption and distribution of marijuana at so-called “marijuana social clubs,” a generic term for physical venues where fee-paying patrons or members consume marijuana. Your first question is about marijuana consumption at such venues. Alaska law prohibits consuming marijuana “in public.” 1 Regulations allow marijuana con

July 19, 2016 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: Legislators Serving on Executive Branch Boards and Commissions AGO No. AN2016101165 Dear Governor Walker: You have asked for an opinion on the constitutionality of legislators serving on executive branch boards and commissions, either as voting or non-voting members. Your question has been posed, in part, because of the passage of HCS CSSB 125(RES), which would make three sitting legislators directors of the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (“AGDC”). As detailed below

June 23, 2016 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor of the State of Alaska Office of the Governor P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811-0001 Re: Ability to surrender the State’s taxing power Dear Governor Walker: You asked whether the State of Alaska, by legislation or contract, can bind the State to a tax structure for a proposed Alaska North Slope liquefied natural gas project and thereby prevent future legislatures from amending that tax structure. The short answer is that it cannot. Under article IX, section 1 of the Alaska Constitution, the sovereign power of taxation cannot be complete

April 6, 2016 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811-0001 Re: Interpretation of AS 42.05.711(r) Dear Governor Walker: You requested an opinion on whether the exemption from regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska (“RCA”) provided for in AS 42.05.711(r) applies to an expansion of a plant or facility that qualified for the exemption, if the expansion occurs after January 1, 2016. A plain reading of the statute is ambiguous. But applying the rules of statutory construction, I am of the opinion a court addressing the issue will fin

July 30, 2015 Commissioner Gary Folger 5700 East Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507 450 Whittier Street PO Box 111200 Juneau, AK 99811 Re: Violence Against Women Act and tribal protection orders Our file: AN2013102606 Dear Commissioner Folger: You have requested an opinion on how the Violence Against Women Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2265 (“VAWA”), affects state enforcement of domestic violence protection orders. 1 Specifically, you have asked whether VAWA requires the State of Alaska to enforce tribal protection orders that are not registered as required by Alaska law. Although your question

July 29, 2015 The Honorable Byron Mallott Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: 15PFVR Ballot Measure Application Review AGO No. JU2015200441 Dear Lieutenant Governor Mallott: You asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled: “An Act relating to the permanent fund dividend application and the registration of voters; and providing for an effective date” (hereafter, “15PFVR”). Because the application complies with the specific constitutional and statutory provisions governing the initiative process, we recommend that you certify the app

June 24, 2015 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: CCS HB 2001: Fiscal Year 2016 Operating Budget Our file: JU2015200430 Dear Governor Walker: At the request of your legislative director, we have reviewed CCS HB 2001, making appropriations for the operating and loan program expenses of state government and for certain programs; making appropriations for the operating expenses of the state's integrated mental health program; capitalizing funds and repealing appropriations; and making appropriations from the budget reserve fund u

June 24, 2015 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: HCS CSSB 26(FIN) am H: Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget Our file: JU2015200327 Dear Governor Walker: This is a supplement to our bill review of May 12, 2015, for HCS CSSB 26(FIN) am H, making and amending appropriations, including capital appropriations, supplemental appropriations, reappropriations, and other appropriations; and making appropriations to capitalize funds. While we adhere to our prior review of this bill, we wished to bring to your attention our concerns with del

May 5, 2015 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: SCS CSHB 105(FIN) am S: Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority Our file: JU2015200326 Dear Governor Walker: At the request of your legislative director, we have reviewed SCS CSHB 105(FIN) am S, relating to the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) bonds, programs, loans, and liquefied natural gas project. The bill does four main things. First, the bill amends ch. 26, SLA 2013 under which the AIDEA is pursuing the Interior

April 27, 2015 The Honorable Bill Walker Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001 Re: SB 70: HCS CSSB 70(RES): Natural gas pipeline right-of-way Our file: JU2015200282 Dear Governor Walker: At the request of your legislative director, we have reviewed HCS CSSB 70(RES), relating to exceptions from designation as a special purpose site, under art. VIII, sec. 7 of the Constitution of the State of Alaska, for portions of Denali State Park, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, Nancy Lake State Recreation Area, and Willow Creek State Recreation A

November 26, 2014 The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of Initiative Application for “An Act creating criminal penalties for public officials who regulate or legislate competitive advantages for, or direct appropriations to their business partners, their clients, their contributors, and other defined close associates and creating criminal penalties for those who succeed in profiting by inducing public officials to violate this act. ” A.G. File No. JU2014200708 Dear Lieutenant Governor Treadwell: You asked us to review an

September 30, 2014 Gail Fenumiai Director, Division of Elections PO Box 110017 Juneau, AK 99811-0017 Re: Review of Application for Recall of John Atchak AGO No. JU2014200727 Dear Ms. Fenumiai: You have asked for our opinion regarding the application for a petition to recall the chair of the Kashunamiut School District regional school board, John Atchak. 1 The school board is comprised of five members, including Mr. Atchak. Regional school board members can be subject to recall under AS 14.08.081, which adopts by reference the recall procedures of AS 29.26.240-.360. 2 Alaska Statut

April 14, 2014 The Honorable Sean R. Parnell Governor State of Alaska P.O. Box 110001 Juneau, AK 99811-0001 The Honorable William J. Streur Commissioner State of Alaska Department of Health and Social Services P.O. Box 110601 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0601 Re: Withdrawal of Renkes Opinion on Jurisdiction of State and Tribal Courts in Child Protection Matters Dear Governor Parnell and Commissioner Streur: On March 4, 2011, the Alaska Supreme Court issued State v. Native Village of Tanana , 249 P.3d 734 (Alaska). The Tanana decision is the most recent guidance on the scope of trib

January 3, 2014 The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of Initiative Application for “An Act providing for the protection and conservation of Alaska’s fisheries by prohibiting shore gill nets and set nets in nonsubsistence areas.” A.G. File No. JU2013200790 Dear Lieutenant Governor Treadwell: You asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act providing for the protection and conservation of Alaska’s fisheries by prohibiting shore gill nets and set nets in nonsubsistence areas” (“13PCAF”). We conclude

December 6, 2013 Gail Fenumiai Director, Division of Elections P.O. Box 110017 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0017 Dear Ms. Fenumiai: Re: Lindsey Holmes Recall Application AGO File No.: JU2013200362 Dear Ms. Fenumiai: You have asked for our opinion regarding the application for recall of House Representative Lindsey Holmes. Alaska Statute 15.45.540 requires the director of the Division of Elections to review the application and either certify it or notify the recall committee of the grounds of refusal. The application’s statement of grounds for recall does not satisfy the legal standard for r

June 20, 2013 The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of Initiative Application for “An Act increasing the Alaska minimum wage to $8.75 per hour effective January 1, 2015, $9.75 per hour effective January 1, 2016, and thereafter adjusted annually for inflation.” A.G. File No. JU2013200288 Dear Lieutenant Governor Treadwell: You asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act increasing the Alaska minimum wage to $8.75 per hour effective January 1, 2015, $9.75 per hour effective January 1, 2016, and the

June 11, 2013 The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of Initiative Application for “An Act to Tax and Regulate the Production, Sale, and Use of Marijuana.” A.G. File No. JU2013200236 Dear Lieutenant Governor Treadwell: You asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act to tax and regulate the production, sale, and use of marijuana” (“13PSUM”). Because the application complies with the specific constitutional and statutory provisions governing the initiative process, we recommend that you certify the

April 29, 2013 Former Employee Re: Post State Employment Restrictions AGO File No.: AN2010100308 Dear Former Employee: This letter responds to your April 18, 2013 email request for advice regarding the parameters and restrictions on your future employment or contract work after you leave state service on April 30. You currently serve as a division director in a state executive branch department. You indicate that you are familiar with the Executive Branch Ethics Act, AS 39.52, and have taught an ethics class for many years in which you have reviewed the restrictions on employment after s

DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Sean Parnell , Governor Labor & State Affairs Section P.O. BOX 110300 123 4 TH ST., DIMOND COURT HOUSE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811 - 0300 PHONE: (907)465 - 3600 FAX: (907)465 - 6735 April 24, 2013 The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of SB 21 Referendum Application A.G. File No. JU2013200274 Dear Lieutenant Governor Treadwell: You asked us to review an application for a referendum to reject Senate Bill 21, passed during the legislative session that adjourned April

March 12, 2013 Patricia Jacobson Chair and Designated Ethics Supervisor University of Alaska Board of Regents 202 Butrovich Building 910 Yukon Drive P.O. Box 755300 Fairbanks, AK 99775-5300 Re: Advisory Opinion Addressing Denali Commission Compensation AGO File No. AN2010100322 Dear Chair Jacobson: This opinion addresses your request for advice regarding the Request for Ethics Determination, dated January 28, 2013, forwarded to you by Pat Gamble, President of the University of Alaska. As chair of the Board of Regents for the university, you serve as Mr. Gamble’s ethics supervisor

DEPARTMENT OF LAW OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Sean Parnell, Governor Labor & State Affairs Section P.O. BOX 110300 123 4 TH ST., DIMOND COURT HOUSE JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-0300 PHONE: (907)465-3600 FAX: (907)465-6735 December 17, 2012 The Honorable Mead Treadwell Lieutenant Governor P.O. Box 110015 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0015 Re: Review of “Bristol Bay Forever” Initiative Application A.G. File No. JU2012200845 Dear Lieutenant Governor Treadwell: You have asked us to review an application for an initiative entitled “An Act Providing for Protection of Bristol Bay Wild Salmon and Waters