(a) The department may use the powers and provisions set out in AS 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 AS 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 AS 18.15.355
- 18.15.395.