(a) The Local Boundary Commission may amend the petition and may impose conditions for the dissolution. If the commission determines that the dissolution, as amended or conditioned if appropriate, meets applicable standards under the state constitution and commission regulations, meets the standards for dissolution under AS 29.06.470, and is in the best interest of the state, it may accept the petition. Otherwise, it shall reject the petition.
(b) A Local Boundary Commission decision under this section may be appealed under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act).