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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) A person may not
(1) construct works for an appropriation, or divert, impound, withdraw, or use a significant amount of water from any source without a permit, certificate of appropriation, or authorization issued under this chapter;
(2) violate an order of the commissioner to cease and desist from preventing any water from moving to a person having a prior right to use it;
(3) disobey an order of the commissioner requiring the person to take steps to cause the water to move to a person having a prior right to use it;
(4) fail or refuse to install meters, gauges, or other measuring devices or control works;
(5) violate an order establishing corrective controls for an area or for a source of water;
(6) knowingly make a false or misleading statement in a declaration of existing right.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(c) Crimes under this section are in addition to any other crimes provided by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Alaska Statutes Title 46. Water, Air, Energy, and Environmental Conservation § 46.15.180. Crimes - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ak/title-46-water-air-energy-and-environmental-conservation/ak-st-sect-46-15-180/
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