# Alaska Stat. § 46.15.080: Criteria for issuance of permit

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.080

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 46.15.080
- **Heading:** Criteria for issuance of permit
- **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 46.15.080

## Text

(a) The commissioner shall issue a permit if the commissioner finds that (1) rights of a prior appropriator will not be unduly affected;

(2) the proposed means of diversion or construction are adequate;

(3) the proposed use of water is beneficial; and

(4) the proposed appropriation is in the public interest.

(b) In determining the public interest, the commissioner shall consider (1) the benefit to the applicant resulting from the proposed appropriation;

(2) the effect of the economic activity resulting from the proposed appropriation;

(3) the effect on fish and game resources and on public recreational opportunities;

(4) the effect on public health;

(5) the effect of loss of alternate uses of water that might be made within a reasonable time if not precluded or hindered by the proposed appropriation;

(6) harm to other persons resulting from the proposed appropriation;

(7) the intent and ability of the applicant to complete the appropriation; and

(8) the effect upon access to navigable or public water.

## 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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