Alaska Statutes.
Title 18. Health, Safety, and Housing
Chapter 60. Safety
Section 505. Authority of Department in Cases of Emergency.
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AS 18.60.505. Authority of Department in Cases of Emergency.

When the department finds that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health or welfare from radiation, it may issue an order reciting the existence of an emergency and requiring that action be taken to meet the emergency. The order is effective immediately. A person to whom an order is directed shall comply with it immediately, but on application to the department shall be given a hearing under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act). After a hearing, the department may affirm, revoke, or modify the order.

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