# Alaska Stat. § 38.08.120: Definitions

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.120

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 38.08.120
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 38 / Chapter 38.08 / Section 38.08.120

## Text

In this chapter, (1) “commissioner” means the commissioner of natural resources;

(2) “habitable dwelling” means a dwelling of a permanent nature, together with fixtures and facilities, including sanitary facilities, required or customary in the vicinity of the land made available for homesite entry;

(3) “resident” means a person who is not claiming residence in another state and shows by all attending circumstances an intent to maintain a permanent residence in the state.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.010 Classification of land for homesite entry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.020 Public notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.030 Applications for homesite entry; fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.040 Issuance of entry permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.050 Revocation of entry permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.060 Issuance of patent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.100 Revocation of entry permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.110 Regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 38.08.120 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T38_C38.08_S38.08.120.md)

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