Alaska § 14.48.120 - Sanctions; cessation of operation.

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§ 14.48.120. Sanctions; cessation of operation.

 (a) An authorization to operate or an agent's permit may be revoked, suspended, or conditioned if the commission has reasonable cause to believe that the holder of the authorization or permit has violated this chapter, AS 45.50.471 , or regulations adopted under this chapter or under AS 45.50.491 . Except as provided in (c) and (d) of this section, AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) governs the procedure for a revocation, suspension, or other sanction under this section.

 (b) In addition to the sanctions imposed under (a) of this section, the commission may assess a civil fine, not to exceed $5,000, for costs of investigating and adjudicating a matter under this section if the commission finds that a violation has occurred.

 (c) Authorization for an institution to operate and a permit for an agent representing that institution are canceled 30 days after the institution ceases to operate as a postsecondary educational institution. The commission shall give the institution and the agent 15 days' written notice, by certified mail, sent return receipt requested, to the last known address of the institution and agent.

 (d) The institution or the agent may appeal a cancellation under (c) of this section by filing an appeal in writing with the commission within 30 days after the cancellation showing that the institution has not ceased operating as a postsecondary educational institution.

Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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