Alaska § 26.23.160 - Compensation.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 26.23.160 — Compensation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26.23.160. Compensation.
(a) Personal services may not be compensated by the state or a political subdivision or agency of it, except in accordance with Alaska law or a local ordinance.
(b) Compensation for property shall be made only if the property was commandeered or otherwise used in coping with a disaster emergency, and its use or destruction was ordered by the governor or by a member of the disaster emergency forces of this state who is authorized by the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management to issue such an order.
(c) A person claiming compensation for the use, damage, loss, or destruction of property occasioned by action taken under AS 26.23.010 — 26.23.220 shall file a claim for that compensation with the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management in the form and manner required by the division.
(d) Unless the amount of compensation resulting from property damaged, lost, or destroyed is agreed upon between the claimant and the Alaska division of homeland security and emergency management, the amount of compensation shall be calculated in the same manner as compensation due for a taking of property under the condemnation laws of this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 26.23.160
What does Alaska Statutes § 26.23.160 cover?
Section 26.23.160 ("Compensation.") 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 § 26.23.160?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 26.23.160 apply to my situation?
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