Alaska § 08.76.370 - Claim notification.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 08.76.370 — Claim notification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 08.76.370. Claim notification.
(a) If a person believes that property in the possession of a pawnbroker was misappropriated from the person, and if the person wants to obtain possession of the property from the pawnbroker, the person shall first notify the pawnbroker by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the person's claim.
(b) A notice under (a) of this section must contain a complete and accurate description of the property and must be accompanied by proof that the claimant owns the property and, if the claimant alleges that the property was stolen, a legible copy of a law enforcement agency's report indicating that the property was stolen.
(c) Except as provided in AS 08.76.380 , a pawnbroker may not, for 30 days after the pawnbroker receives notice of the claim under this section, dispose of property that is the subject of a claim.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 08.76.370
What does Alaska Statutes § 08.76.370 cover?
Section 08.76.370 ("Claim notification.") 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 § 08.76.370?
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