# Alaska Stat. § 16.05.020: Functions of commissioner

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 16.05.020
- **Heading:** Functions of commissioner
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 16 / Chapter 16.05 / Section 16.05.020

## Text

The commissioner shall (1) supervise and control the department, and may appoint and employ division heads, enforcement agents, and the technical, clerical, and other assistants necessary for the general administration of the department;

(2) manage, protect, maintain, improve, and extend the fish, game and aquatic plant resources of the state in the interest of the economy and general well-being of the state;

(3) have necessary power to accomplish the foregoing including, but not limited to, the power to delegate authority to subordinate officers and employees of the department.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.010 Commissioner of fish and game.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.020 Functions of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.040 Compensation of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.050 Powers and duties of commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.052 Nuisance moose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.052.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.055 On-board observer program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.060 Emergency orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.065 Application extension.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.070 Regulations as evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.080 Limitation of power.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.090 Organization of the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.092 Fisheries rehabilitation, enhancement, and development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.092.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.094 Duties of section of subsistence hunting and fishing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.094.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 16.05.100 Fish and game fund established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T16_C16.05_S16.05.100.md)

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