Alaska § 23.20.400 - Limitation of fees.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 23.20.400 — Limitation of fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23.20.400. Limitation of fees.
(a) An individual claiming benefits may not be charged a fee of any kind in a proceeding under this chapter by the department or its representatives, or by a court or an officer of a court. An individual claiming benefits in a proceeding before the department or its representatives or a court may be represented by counsel or other authorized agent; but the counsel or agent may not charge or receive for services more than an amount approved by the department or the court.
(b) A person who violates a provision of this section upon conviction is punishable, for each offense, by a fine of not more than $500, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 23.20.400 ("Limitation of fees.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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