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condition; and

(C) the condition can be accurately diagnosed by a physician; and

(2) in the discretion of the department, other factors provide medical support for evaluating the petition. (g) The department will approve or deny a petition submitted under (b) of this section within 180 days after its receipt. If a petition is denied, the department will issue a written notice of denial to the petitioner within 10 days of the department’s decision and state in the notice the reason for the denial. The department’s decision to deny a petition is a final agency decision that may be appealed to the superior court in accordance with the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure. (Eff. 6/1/99, Register 150) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 17.37.010 AS 17.37.060 AS 18.05.040 Article 3. General Provisions. Rule 7 AAC 34.990. Definitions 7 AAC 34.990. Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise,

(1) “certified copy” means a copy of the original document that has been certified to be a true and correct copy of the original

(A) by the person who signed the original document;

(B) by a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths under AS 09.63.010; or

(C) if a notary public or other person authorized to administer oaths under AS 09.63.010 is unavailable, in accordance with the provisions of AS 09.63.020;

(2) “debilitating medical condition” has the meaning given in AS 17.37.070;

(3) “department” means the Department of Health;