# Alaska Stat. § 42.05.145: Telecommunications regulation policy; restriction on regulation of telephone directories

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.145

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 42.05.145
- **Heading:** Telecommunications regulation policy; restriction on regulation of telephone directories
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 42 / Chapter 42.05 / Section 42.05.145

## Text

(a) A utility that provides local exchange or interexchange telecommunications service in the state affects the public interest. Regulation of these utilities shall, consistent with this chapter, seek to maintain and further the efficiency, availability, and affordability of universal basic telecommunications service.

(b) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, the commission may not regulate the production and distribution of telephone directories.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.141 General powers and duties of the commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.141.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.145 Telecommunications regulation policy; restriction on regulation of telephone directories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.145.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.151 Regulations and hearing procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.151.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.161 Application of Administrative Procedure Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.161.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.171 Formal hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.171.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.175 Timelines for issuance of final orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.175.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.181 Notice and hearing before final orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.181.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.191 Contents and service of orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.191.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.201 Publication of reports, orders, decisions, and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.201.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.211 Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.211.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.221 Certificates required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.221.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.231 Application.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.231.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.241 Conditions of issuance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.241.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.05.251 Use of municipal public ways.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.251.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.05_S42.05.145. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.