# Alaska Stat. § 46.15.010: Determination of water rights

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.010

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 46.15.010
- **Heading:** Determination of water rights
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 46 / Chapter 46.15 / Section 46.15.010

## Text

The Department of Natural Resources shall determine and adjudicate rights in the water of the state, and in its appropriation and distribution.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.010 Determination of water rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.020 Authority and duties of the commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.035 Appropriation or removal of water out of hydrologic units to other hydrologic units; water conservation fee; reservation of water for fish.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.035.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.037 Sale of water by the state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.037.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.040 Right to appropriate.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.050 Priority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.060 Existing rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.065 Determination of existing rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.080 Criteria for issuance of permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.090 Preference in granting permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.100 Terms of permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.110 Time for construction and completion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.120 Certificates.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.15.133 Notices; objections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.133.md)

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