- (a) The silver hand program is designed to identify authentic Alaska Native handicrafts.
- (b) The official Native handicraft symbol is the silver hand seal. The seal must meet the requirements of AS 45.65.030. The seal consists of a black oval containing a hand in silver and the words "Authentic Native Handicraft from Alaska." The seal is of the following design: Click to view SEAL
(c) A permit to use the silver hand seal on the handicrafts the applicant produces will be issued to an Alaska Native who
- (1) applies to the commissioner or a silver hand agent on a form approved by the department, unless the applicant was certified to be eligible by the silver hand agent;
(2) documents that the applicant is an Alaska Native with a blood quantum of one-fourth or greater; documentation proving eligibility includes
- (A) a United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Certificate of Indian Blood;
- (B) an official letter from a village or regional corporation established under 43 U.S.C. 1606 - 1607 (Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971, sections 7 and 8); or
- (C) an official letter from a village council or tribe in which the applicant is a member;
(3) certifies on the application that the applicant will affix the silver hand seal only on a handicraft that was or will be made
- (A) entirely by the applicant;
- (B) within this state; and
- (C) in whole or of significant part of natural materials.
- (d) A permit to use the silver hand seal is valid for two years from the date the permit is issued. The permit may be renewed by submitting a completed permit renewal application on a form approved by the department within 30 days of the end of the two-year period.
- (e) The commissioner or a silver hand agent must approve or disapprove an application or renewal application to use silver hand seals within 30 days from the date of receipt of a completed application.
(Eff. 10/1/93, Register 127)
Authority: AS 44.33.020, AS 45.65.020, AS 45.65.030, AS 45.65.040