# Alaska Stat. § 46.15.090: Preference in granting permits

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.15_S46.15.090

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 46.15.090
- **Heading:** Preference in granting permits
- **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 46.15.090

## Text

When there are competing applications for water from the same source, and the source is insufficient to supply all applicants, the commissioner shall give preference first to public water supply and then to the use that alone or in combination with other foreseeable uses will constitute the most beneficial use.

## 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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