# Alaska Stat. § 44.33.119: Purposes

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.119

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 44.33.119
- **Heading:** Purposes
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 44 / Chapter 44.33 / Section 44.33.119

## Text

The purposes of AS 44.33.119 — 44.33.136 are to (1) encourage the expansion and growth of the state's visitor industry for the benefit of the citizens of the state;

(2) ensure that the economic benefits to be derived from tourism in the state are retained in the state, to the greatest extent possible;

(3) ensure that a maximum number of residents of the state are employed in the tourism industry;

(4) ensure that consideration is given in the development and implementation of the tourism program to local community goals and objectives, to impacts on existing private enterprises, and to impacts on recreational and subsistence opportunities for the residents of the state;

(5) promote the development of tourism opportunities throughout the state, including along the highway system of the state, the marine highway, and in rural areas of the state.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.010 Commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.020 Duties of department; regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.065 Regional seafood development associations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.112 Fees for publications, research data, and other services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.112.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.113 Charges for community development quota program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.113.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.118 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.118.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.119 Purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.119.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.120 Duties of the department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.135 Grants for promotion or development of visitor travel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.135.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.136 Alaska Tourism Marketing Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.136.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.231 Film production promotion program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.231.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.240 Child care facility revolving loan fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.240.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.242 Special account established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.242.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 44.33.245 Powers and duties of the department in administering the fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T44_C44.33_S44.33.245.md)

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