Section 41.23.180. Purpose of AS 41.23.180 - 41.23.230.

The purpose of AS 41.23.180 - 41.23.230 is to establish the area described in AS 41.23.230 as the Knik River Public Use Area. The Knik River Public Use Area is established to
        (1) perpetuate and enhance
             (A) general public recreation;
             (B) public enjoyment of fish and wildlife;
        (2) protect and maintain migratory waterfowl nesting areas; habitats for moose, Dall sheep, and brown bear; and other fish and wildlife habitat so that traditional public use of fish and wildlife populations may continue;
        (3) provide an area for the public to enjoy the full spectrum of public uses, including maintenance and enhancement of off-road motorized vehicle and nonmotorized recreational opportunities;
        (4) allow
             (A) continued motorized access for miners and owners of private property in the Knik River Public Use Area; and
             (B) additional public uses of the area determined by the commissioner to be compatible with this section.

Authorities

41.23.180;41.23.190;41.23.200;41.23.210;41.23.220

Notes

References

AS 41.23.180
AS 41.23.180 Purpose of AS 41.23.180 - 41.23.230.
AS 41.23.190 Management.
AS 41.23.200 Incompatible uses.
AS 41.23.210 Enforcement authority.
AS 41.23.220 Penalty.

History

(Sec. 1 ch 83 SLA 2006)