Before the lots or tracts of any subdivision or dedication may be sold or offered for sale, the subdivision or dedication shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction, as prescribed in this chapter and shall be filed and recorded in the office of the recorder. The recorder may not accept a subdivision or dedication for filing and recording unless it shows this approval. However, the recorder may accept for filing and recording a division of a tract or parcel of land approved under AS 29.40.080(c).
AS 40.15.010