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AS 46.15.255

Enforcement and costs

Known as the Alaska Water Use Act

The act spans §§ 46–46 (44 sections).

(a) In addition to a penalty imposed under AS 46.15.180 for violation of an order issued under this chapter, the commissioner may (1) remove or abate unpermitted works of appropriation, diversion, impoundment, or withdrawal;

(2) install corrective controls or control works; and

(3) seek enforcement of the order by filing an action in the superior court.

(b) A person who violates an order issued under AS 46.15.180 is liable for all costs of removal, abatement, or installation and for court costs and attorney fees incurred by the state in seeking enforcement of the order.

Official source: Alaska State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Alaska statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.