In this chapter, (1) 'commissioner' means the commissioner of natural resources; (2) 'habitable dwelling' means a dwelling of a permanent nature, together with fixtures and facilities, including sanitary facilities, required or customary in the vicinity of the land made available for homesite entry; (3) 'resident' means a person who is not claiming residence in another state and shows by all attending circumstances an intent to maintain a permanent residence in the state.
Alaska Legal Code