Sec. 18.15.355. - Prevention and control of conditions of public health importance. - Alaska Statutes

(a) The department may use the powers and provisions set out in AS 18.15.355 - 18.15.395 to prevent, control, or ameliorate conditions of public health importance or accomplish other essential public health services and functions.

(b) In performing its duties under AS 18.15.355 - 18.15.395, the department may

(1) establish standards

(A) for the prevention, control, or amelioration of conditions of public health importance;

(B) to accomplish other essential public health services and functions; and

(2) adopt regulations to implement and interpret AS 18.15.355 - 18.15.395.