Alaska § 08.56.060 - Baggage liability.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.56.060 — Baggage liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.56.060. Baggage liability.
(a) Except as provided in AS 08.56.050 , the operator of a hotel or boardinghouse is not liable for the loss, damage, or destruction of property brought to or sent into the hotel or boardinghouse by a guest unless the loss, damage, or destruction was caused by negligence of the operator or the operator's agent.
(b) The operator of a hotel or boardinghouse may hold and store baggage or other property left behind or sent in advance for a period of four months after which time the operator may sell it at public auction as provided in AS 34.35.520 . The proceeds of a sale, as provided in this section, shall be used to satisfy the hotel or boardinghouse operator's lien, pay expenses of sale and any storage costs incurred. If the hotel or boardinghouse operator does not desire to sell baggage or other property which the operator possesses, the operator may have the property delivered to a storage or warehouse company for storage, in which case the operator's liability for the safekeeping of the property terminates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 08.56.060
What does Alaska Statutes § 08.56.060 cover?
Section 08.56.060 ("Baggage liability.") 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 08.56.060?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 08.56.060 apply to my situation?
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