# Alaska Stat. § 18.60.059: Legal counsel

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.059

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 18.60.059
- **Heading:** Legal counsel
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 18 / Chapter 18.60 / Section 18.60.059

## Text

(a) The attorney general is legal counsel for the OSHA Review Board. The attorney general shall advise the board on legal matters arising in the discharge of its duties and represent the board in actions to which it is a party. If, in the opinion of the board, the public interest is not adequately represented by counsel in a proceeding, the attorney general, upon request of the board, shall represent the public interest.

(b) Subject to the approval of the attorney general, the board may employ temporary legal counsel from time to time in matters in which the board is involved.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.010 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.020 Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.030 Duties of Department of Labor and Workforce Development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.040 Report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.055 Division of labor standards and safety.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.057 Occupational Safety and Health Review Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.057.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.058 Reporting of employment fatalities, hospitalizations, and injuries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.058.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.059 Legal counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.059.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.060 Cooperation by other state agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.065 Importation of toxic and hazardous substances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.066 Employee safety education programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.066.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.067 Information provided on employee's request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.067.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.068 Posting of information in workplace.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.068.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.60.070 Use of funds and contributions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.60_S18.60.070.md)

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