Before property can be taken, it shall appear that
(1) the use to which it is to be applied is a use authorized by law;
(2) the taking is necessary to the use;
(3) if already appropriated to a public use, the public use to which it is to be applied is a more necessary public use.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 9. Code of Civil Procedure
Chapter 55. Special Actions and Proceedings
Sec. 09.55.240. Uses for which authorized; rights-of-way.
Sec. 09.55.250. Classification of estates and land subject to be taken.
Sec. 09.55.260. Private property subject to be taken.
Sec. 09.55.265. Taking of property under reservation void.
Sec. 09.55.266. Existing rights not affected.
Sec. 09.55.270. Prerequisites.
Sec. 09.55.275. Replat approval.
Sec. 09.55.280. Entry upon land.
Sec. 09.55.300. Powers of court.
Sec. 09.55.320. Right to jury trial as to damages and value of property.
Sec. 09.55.330. Compensation and damages.
Sec. 09.55.340. Defective title.
Sec. 09.55.360. Payment or deposit and execution.
Sec. 09.55.370. Final order of condemnation.
Sec. 09.55.380. Order authorizing plaintiff to continue in or take possession.
Sec. 09.55.400. Deposit into court of estimated compensation and damages; costs and fees.
Sec. 09.55.410. Withdrawal of funds by party in interest.
Sec. 09.55.420. Declaration of taking by state or municipality.
Sec. 09.55.430. Contents of declaration of taking.
Sec. 09.55.440. Vesting of title and compensation.