(a) The lessee may, if the commissioner delegates the function to it, condemn, by declaration of taking, under AS 09.55.420 - 09.55.450, real property and acquire leases of or easements or rights-of-way on land in the state required for right-of-way purposes for a pipeline subject to the lease on behalf of and as agent for the state in which title to or interest in the land shall vest.
(b) The lease shall contain a covenant that the land, right-of-way, or easement acquired under this section is or will form part of the land leased to the lessee.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 35. Right-of-Way Leasing Act
Sec. 38.35.010. Legislative declaration of policy.
Sec. 38.35.015. Powers of the commissioner.
Sec. 38.35.017. Limitation on leases in or adjacent to the Beaufort Sea.
Sec. 38.35.020. Grant of right-of-way lease.
Sec. 38.35.030. Abandonment, reduction, or impairment of service of pipeline.
Sec. 38.35.050. Applications for right-of-way leases.
Sec. 38.35.070. Notice of application.
Sec. 38.35.080. Analysis and public hearing.
Sec. 38.35.090. Multiple applications for same lease.
Sec. 38.35.100. Decision on application.
Sec. 38.35.110. Term of lease; continuation.
Sec. 38.35.122. Products pipeline leases.
Sec. 38.35.130. Right-of-way easements or leases acquired from others.
Sec. 38.35.140. Payment of rental and costs.
Sec. 38.35.145. Agreement to provide for payment of preapplication costs.
Sec. 38.35.170. Forfeiture of lease.
Sec. 38.35.180. Suits to enjoin or recover damages for defaults.
Sec. 38.35.190. Application of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Sec. 38.35.200. Judicial review.
Sec. 38.35.205. Lease savings clause.
Sec. 38.35.210. Delegation of commissioner's authority.
Sec. 38.35.220. Continued operation of certain carriers.