Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 16.20.090 (2026)
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Sec. 16.20.090. Legislative findings; purpose of AS 16.20.090 — 16.20.098.
(a) The legislature recognizes that
(1) the Walrus Islands are the sole remaining place in the state where walruses annually haul out on land and all similar “hauling grounds” in the state which were formerly utilized have been abandoned by walruses due to excessive molestation and slaughter;
(2) the Walrus Islands are uninhabited, and the walruses frequenting them are not required by the state for subsistence utilization;
(3) the Walrus Islands have great importance as a retreat for the Pacific walrus from the standpoints of conservation, scientific value, and tourist interest;
(4) the Department of Natural Resources has taken appropriate action to achieve transfer of title in the Walrus Islands to the state.
(b) The purpose of AS 16.20.090 — 16.20.098 is to protect the walruses and other game on the Walrus Islands.
(a) The legislature recognizes that
(1) the Walrus Islands are the sole remaining place in the state where walruses annually haul out on land and all similar “hauling grounds” in the state which were formerly utilized have been abandoned by walruses due to excessive molestation and slaughter;
(2) the Walrus Islands are uninhabited, and the walruses frequenting them are not required by the state for subsistence utilization;
(3) the Walrus Islands have great importance as a retreat for the Pacific walrus from the standpoints of conservation, scientific value, and tourist interest;
(4) the Department of Natural Resources has taken appropriate action to achieve transfer of title in the Walrus Islands to the state.
(b) The purpose of AS 16.20.090 — 16.20.098 is to protect the walruses and other game on the Walrus Islands.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 1995–1997 · leading case: State v. Arnariak, 941 P.2d 154 (Alaska 1997).
State v. Arnariak, 941 P.2d 154 (Alaska 1997). “[1] The legislative findings and purpose of the Walrus Island State Game Sanctuary are expressed in AS 16.20.090 as follows: (a) The legislature recognizes that (1) the Walrus Islands are the sole remaining place in the state where walruses annually haul out on land and all…”
State v. Arnariak, 893 P.2d 1273 (Alaska Ct. App. 1995). “” AS 16.20.090. The statutes authorize the Boards of Fisheries and Game to adopt regulations governing entry, hunting and fishing, and other uses or activities on the islands “for the purpose of preserving the natural habitat and the fish and game of the Walrus Islands State…”
— Alaska Stat. § 16.20.090(a)(1) — 1 case
State v. Arnariak, 941 P.2d 154 (Alaska 1997). “[1] The legislative findings and purpose of the Walrus Island State Game Sanctuary are expressed in AS 16.20.090 as follows: (a) The legislature recognizes that (1) the Walrus Islands are the sole remaining place in the state where walruses annually haul out on land and all…”
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