1998 Alaska Statutes
Title 42 PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS
Chapter 42.40. ALASKA RAILROAD CORPORATION
Sec. 42.40.385. Eminent domain.
(a) The corporation may exercise the power of eminent domain under AS 09.55.240 - 09.55.460 to acquire land for railroad transportation purposes consistent with this chapter. Notwithstanding AS 09.55.250 , the corporation may acquire a fee simple title whenever, in the judgment of the board, ownership of a fee simple title is necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The corporation may file a declaration of taking in the manner provided for the state under AS 09.55.420 .
(c) The power of eminent domain conferred under this section includes the power to obtain clay, gravel, sand, timber, rock, or other material for the operation of the railroad, the land necessary to obtain the material, and access to the land and material.
(d) The exercise of the power of eminent domain requires the prior approval of the governor.
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