Alaska § 18.20.440 - Prohibition of retaliation.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.20.440 — Prohibition of retaliation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.20.440. Prohibition of retaliation.
A health care facility may not discharge, discipline, threaten, discriminate against, penalize, or file a report with the Board of Nursing against a nurse for exercising rights under AS 18.20.400 — 18.20.499 or for the good faith reporting of an alleged violation of AS 18.20.400 — 18.20.499.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 18.20.440
What does Alaska Statutes § 18.20.440 cover?
Section 18.20.440 ("Prohibition of retaliation.") 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 § 18.20.440?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 18.20.440" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 18.20.440 apply to my situation?
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