Gillis v. ALEUTIANS EAST BOROUGH

OPINION

WINFREE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The superior court interpreted a statutory preference for the purchase of state land in a manner disqualifying an applicant. Because the superior court correctly interpreted the statute, we affirm its decision.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

In accordance with article VIII, section 10 of the Alaska Constitution, the legislature enacted the Alaska Land Act shortly after statehood, providing in part "for the selection, acquisition, management, and disposal of Alaska lands and resources. 1 In 1984 the legislature amended the Act, adding a provision granting those…