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The State Registrar shall, within the limits of existing laws and the conditions peculiar to Alaska, develop the best possible system of vital statistics for Alaska, taking into account the desirability of uniformity with other states, standards and procedures developed elsewhere, and cooperative relations with other state and national offices responsible for vital statistics records. (In effect before 7/28/59; am 7/25/60, Register 2) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.50.030 AS 18.50.040 7 AAC 05.040. Administration of act. The State Registrar shall issue such instructions as are necessary for the carrying out of the provisions of the Vital Statistics Act, related laws, and regulations based thereon, as well as for any other duties assigned to the bureau. Such instructions shall be for the purpose of explaining, expanding the detail of, and implementing such laws and regulations; and when not inconsistent with existing laws or regulations, these instructions shall be binding on the persons charged with administering the provisions of the Vital Statistics Act. Detailed instructions shall be furnished to magistrates, local registrars of vital statistics, and any others who are responsible for collecting vital records; and to those persons — such as physicians, nurses, funeral directors, and ministers — who are generally responsible for completing and filing vital records. (In effect before 7/28/59; am 7/25/60, Register 2) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.50.040 7 AAC 05.050. Prescribed forms. In accordance with the Vital Statistics Act, the State Registrar shall prescribe, and the bureau shall reproduce and supply, all forms required by the act and by regulations and instructions based thereon, as well as those required for any other duties assigned to the bureau. No other