{"data":{"id":"us-ak/as-38.09.900","jurisdiction":"us-ak","citation":"AS 38.09.900","heading":"Definitions.","body":"In this chapter,\n(1) “brush” means to clear a swath along the boundary lines of a homestead entry so that the boundary lines may be identified from the ground;\n(2) “commissioner” means the commissioner of natural resources;\n(3) “resident” means an individual who has resided in the state for one year, is a U.S. citizen and does not claim residence in another state, and shows by all attending circumstances an intent to make this state the individual's permanent residence.","path":["Title 38. Public Land.","Chapter 09. Homestead Act."],"source_url":"https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp#38.09.900","current_through":"Alaska Statutes 2025 (34th Legislature, 2025-2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-02T06:19:01Z","sha256":"b4e34c55a5b0ba94acf0a76eb2233c304dd12782644cd3f5e49410cf1e0a03c0","source_id":"us-ak","stale":false,"prev":"us-ak/as-38.09.110","next":"us-ak/as-38.10.010"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}