Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 38. PUBLIC LAND. |
Chapter 38.05. ALASKA LAND ACT. |
Article 38.05.17. GENERAL PROVISIONS. |
Section 38.05.940. Land purchase price discount for veterans.
Latest version.
-
(a) An eligible veteran is entitled to a discount of 25 percent on the purchase price of state land sold under this title and classified under AS 38.05.005 - 38.05.270 for a use other than commercial or industrial use.
(b) To be eligible for a discount under this section, a veteran shall submit proof, as required by regulation, that the veteran
(1) is 18 years of age or older on the date of sale;
(2) has been a state resident for a period of not less than one year immediately preceding the date of sale; and
(3) has served
(A) in the Alaska Territorial Guard for at least 90 days, unless the service was shortened due to a service connected disability; or
(B) on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at least 90 days, unless tenure was shortened due to a service connected disability or due to receiving an early separation upon return from a tour of duty overseas, and has received an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.
(c) A veteran is entitled to only one discount under this section during the veteran's lifetime.
(d) A discount under this section may be applied only to the acquisition of surface rights to state land. A discount under this section may not be applied to survey costs, road development costs, utility assessments, or other costs that the commissioner determines are reimbursable to the state.
(e) A discount under this section may not be used toward the purchase of land offered at a restricted sale under AS 38.05.067.
Notes
Recent Bills that will modify this
SB 184 USPHS & NOAA OFFICERS AS VETERANS
Implemented As
11 AAC 67.891
11 AAC 67.893
11 AAC 67.895
11 AAC 67.897
References
11 AAC 67.891
11 AAC 67.893
11 AAC 67.895
History
(Sec. 48 ch 152 SLA 1984; am Sec. 12 ch 75 SLA 1987; am Sec. 17 ch 93 SLA 1991)