# Alaska Stat. § 23.30.001: Legislative intent

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.001

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 23.30.001
- **Heading:** Legislative intent
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 23 / Chapter 23.30 / Section 23.30.001

## Text

It is the intent of the legislature that (1) this chapter be interpreted so as to ensure the quick, efficient, fair, and predictable delivery of indemnity and medical benefits to injured workers at a reasonable cost to the employers who are subject to the provisions of this chapter;

(2) workers' compensation cases shall be decided on their merits except where otherwise provided by statute;

(3) this chapter may not be construed by the courts in favor of a party;

(4) hearings in workers' compensation cases shall be impartial and fair to all parties and that all parties shall be afforded due process and an opportunity to be heard and for their arguments and evidence to be fairly considered.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.001 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.001.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.002 Division of workers' compensation; director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.002.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.005 Alaska Workers' Compensation Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.007 Workers' Compensation Appeals Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.007.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.008 Powers and duties of the commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.008.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.009 Powers and duties of the chair of the commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.009.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.010 Coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.011 Extraterritorial coverage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.011.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.012 Agreements in regard to claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.012.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.015 Compensation where third persons are liable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.017 Immunity for third-party design professional.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.017.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.020 Chapter part of contract of hire.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.022 False statements by employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.022.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 23.30.025 Approval and coverage of insurance policies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T23_C23.30_S23.30.025.md)

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