(a) The department may use the powers and provisions set out in Alaska Stat. § 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 Alaska Stat. § 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 Alaska Stat. § 18.15.355 – 18.15.395.
