AS 44.62.218. Regulations Affecting Small Businesses
In Alaska, prior to adopting government regulations that affect small businesses, the Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development, and Department of Environmental Conservation, notify the Small Business Regulations Coordinator. The law applies also when a person petitions one of these agencies under AS 44.62.220 to adopt a proposed regulation that may govern the conduct of small businesses. These agencies must complete an economic effect statement analyzing how much these regulations will cost small businesses, and a regulatory flexibility analysis on any existing alternatives that would make new regulations unnecessary.
The Small Business Regulations Coordinator advises and assists the four agencies to comply with the new law, informs business groups about proposed regulations; and encourages small businesses to comment and help shape these regulations.
Regulator's Resources:
Economic Effect Statement
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
Drafting Manual for Administrative Regulations
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Current proposed changes to regulations
State of Alaska Online Public Notices |
In Alaska, any interested party can petition an agency to amend, repeal or create a regulation
AS 44.62.220. Right to petition.
Unless the right to petition for adoption of a regulation is restricted by statute to a designated group or the procedure for the petition is prescribed by statute, an interested person may petition an agency for the adoption or repeal of a regulation as provided in AS 44.62.180 - 44.62.290. The petition must state clearly and concisely
(1) the substance or nature of the regulation, amendment, or repeal requested;
(2) the reasons for the request;
(3) reference to the authority of the agency to take the action requested. |
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Regulations Affecting Small Businesses in Alaska:
(Note: Other statutes and regulations may apply. To be certain of the current version of the statutes and regulations, always refer to the most recent official printed version of the Alaska Statutes and The Alaska Administrative Code.)
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic
Business Licensing Current Statutes and Regulations
Department of Commerce Community and Economic Development Proposed Regulations
Department of Environmental Conservation
Department of Environmental Conservation Current Statutes and Regulations
Department of Environmental Conservation Proposed Changes to Regulations
Department of Health and Social Services
Department of Health and Social Services Current Statutes and Regulations
Department of Health and Social Services Public Notices Proposed Regulations
Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Department of Labor and Workforce Development Current Statutes and Regulations
Department of Labor and Workforce Development Proposed Changes to Regulations
Federal small business regulations currently being revised:
IRS regulations on taxation of escrow accounts, trusts, and other funds used during deferred exchanges of like-kind property
Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (SBRFIA)
To create a women-owned small business federal contract assistance program
U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy
Publications:
Why We Have Regulations PDF Format
How Regulations are Created in Alaska PowerPoint Format
Related Links:
Changes in Business Size Standard for Purposes of United States Patent and Trademark
"The Impact of Federal Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts on Small Business"
An analysis on procurement and small businesses
Certificate of Need: Define Independent Diagnostic Testing Facility
For additional information:
Michael Hanzuk
Small Business Regulations Coordinator
Office of Economic Development
Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development
550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1770
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 269-8104
(907) 269-5240 (fax)
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