Title 44 — State Government
54 chapters · 1,061 sections in this title.
AS 44.09.010 State seal.
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The official seal of the State of Alaska is comprised of two concentric circles between which appear the words “The Seal of the State of Alaska” and within the inner circle is the design of the seal corresponding to the representation in this section.
AS 44.09.015 Use of seal without permission prohibited.
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(a) A person may not use or make a die or impression of the state seal for any advertising or commercial purpose, unless written permission has first been obtained from the lieutenant governor. (b) Violation of this section is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction is punishable by a…
AS 44.09.017 Commemorative gold and silver medallions.
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(a) The Department of Administration shall contract or otherwise arrange for the minting and sale of Alaska commemorative medallions minted only from .999 fine gold and silver in weights determined by the commissioner of administration. Gold and silver mined in Alaska shall be us…
AS 44.09.020 State flag.
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The design of the official flag is eight gold stars in a field of blue, so selected for its simplicity, its originality, and its symbolism. The blue, one of the national colors, typifies the evening sky, the blue of the sea and of mountain lakes, and of wild flowers that grow in …
AS 44.09.030 Display of flags.
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(a) The official flag of the state shall be displayed with the flag of the United States only from sunrise to sunset, or between the hours designated by proper authority. However, the flag may be displayed after sunset upon special occasions when it is desired to produce a patrio…
AS 44.09.032 Folding and presenting the state flag.
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(a) When folding the state flag, the following procedure shall be followed, whenever possible: (1) hold the flag waist-high with another person, so that the flag is parallel to the ground and the hoist is on the left; (2) fold the flag lengthwise, with the open edge up; (3) holdi…
AS 44.09.034 Retirement of the state flag.
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An official flag of the state that is no longer a fitting emblem for display because it is worn, tattered, or otherwise damaged may be respectfully retired by fire in a ceremony or other dignified manner honoring the flag as a fitting emblem for the state. When practicable, retir…
AS 44.09.040 State song.
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The song “Alaska's Flag,” with music composed by Elinor Dusenbury and words by Marie Drake, is the official song of the state. The words of the official song are as follows: Alaska's Flag Eight stars of gold on a field of blue — Alaska's flag. May it mean to you The blue of the s…
AS 44.09.045 State motto.
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The official motto of the State of Alaska is: North to the Future.
AS 44.09.050 State flower.
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The wild native forget-me-not is the state flower and floral emblem.
AS 44.09.060 State bird.
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The Alaska Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus alascensis Swarth) is the official bird of the state.
AS 44.09.070 State tree.
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The Sitka spruce (picea sitchensis), which is recognized as the most valuable tree species in Alaska and which is found in both national forests of the state, is the official tree of the state.
AS 44.09.075 State marine mammal.
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The bowhead whale is the state marine mammal.
AS 44.09.078 State land mammal.
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The moose (Alces alces) is the state land mammal.
AS 44.09.080 State fish.
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The king salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the official fish of the state.
AS 44.09.085 State sport.
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Dog mushing is the official sport of Alaska.
AS 44.09.090 State medal for heroism.
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(a) The governor is authorized to award a state medal for heroism directly or posthumously to any citizen of the state in recognition of a valorous and heroic deed performed in the saving of a life or for injury or death or threat of injury or death incurred in the service of the…
AS 44.09.095 North Star Medal.
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(a) The governor is authorized to award the North Star Medal directly or posthumously to any peace officer, correctional officer, firefighter, first responder, or member of a volunteer search and rescue group who dies or is seriously injured in the line of duty and has displayed …
AS 44.09.097 Honor and Remember Flag.
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(a) The Honor and Remember Flag is designated as an official symbol of the state for the purpose of recognizing and honoring members of the armed forces of the United States who have died in the line of duty and their families. (b) The design of the Honor and Remember Flag is a r…
AS 44.09.099 Honor and Sacrifice Flag.
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(a) The Honor and Sacrifice Flag is designated as an official symbol of the state for the purpose of recognizing and honoring the selfless service and individual sacrifice of firefighters and law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and their families. (b) The d…
AS 44.09.100 State gem.
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Jade is the official state gem.
AS 44.09.110 State mineral.
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Gold is the official state mineral.
AS 44.09.120 State fossil.
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The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) is the official state fossil.
AS 44.09.130 State insect.
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The four spot skimmer dragonfly is the official state insect.
AS 44.09.140 State dog.
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The Alaskan Malamute is the official state dog.
AS 44.09.150 State bolt-action rifle.
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The pre-1964 Winchester Model 70 bolt-action rifle in the following calibers is the official state bolt-action rifle: .22 Hornet, .220 Swift, .243 Winchester, .250-3000 Savage, .264 Winchester Magnum, .257 Roberts, .270 W.C.F., 7 mm, .300 Savage, .30-06, .300 H&H Magnum, .300 Win…