The purpose of AS 41.21.470 - 41.21.490 is to restrict all vacant and unappropriated state-owned land, water, and stream crossings within the boundaries described in AS 41.21.475 to use as a public recreation area. Under the provisions of AS 38.05.300, state land, water, or land and water containing more than 640 acres may be closed to multiple purpose use only by act of the legislature. Inasmuch as the area described in AS 41.21.475 exceeds 640 acres, AS 41.21.470 - 41.21.490 are intended to except the area described from the provisions of AS 38.05.300.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 21. Parks and Recreational Facilities
Article 4. State Recreation Areas.
Sec. 41.21.410. Purpose of AS 41.21.410 - 41.21.426.
Sec. 41.21.415. Authority to designate Captain Cook State Recreation Area.
Sec. 41.21.420. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.21.425. Negotiated purchase authorized.
Sec. 41.21.426. Certain land excepted.
Sec. 41.21.430. Purpose of AS 41.21.430 - 41.21.445.
Sec. 41.21.435. Authority to designate Caines Head State Recreation Area.
Sec. 41.21.440. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.21.445. Purchase authorized; eminent domain prohibited.
Sec. 41.21.450. Purpose of AS 41.21.450 - 41.21.466.
Sec. 41.21.455. Nancy Lake State Recreation Area established.
Sec. 41.21.460. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.21.465. Purchase authorized.
Sec. 41.21.466. Certain land excepted.
Sec. 41.21.470. Purpose of AS 41.21.470 - 41.21.490.
Sec. 41.21.475. Chena River State Recreation Area established.
Sec. 41.21.480. Eminent domain authorized to acquire necessary access.
Sec. 41.21.485. Zoning of private land.
Sec. 41.21.490. Incompatible uses.
Sec. 41.21.491. Willow Creek State Recreation Area.
Sec. 41.21.492. Designation of management responsibilities.
Sec. 41.21.493. Comprehensive management plan.