Title 44, State Government

(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…

(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…

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…

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…

The official motto of the State of Alaska is: North to the Future.

The wild native forget-me-not is the state flower and floral emblem.

The Alaska Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus alascensis Swarth) is the official bird of the state.

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.

The bowhead whale is the state marine mammal.

The moose (Alces alces) is the state land mammal.

The king salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) is the official fish of the state.

Dog mushing is the official sport of Alaska.

(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…

(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 …

(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…

(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…

Jade is the official state gem.

Gold is the official state mineral.

The woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) is the official state fossil.

The four spot skimmer dragonfly is the official state insect.

The Alaskan Malamute is the official state dog.

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…