Alaska § 42.20.130 - Pretext of emergency.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 42.20.130 — Pretext of emergency., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.20.130. Pretext of emergency.
A person who asks for or requests the use of a party line on pretext that an emergency exists, knowing that no emergency in fact exists, is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or by both.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 42.20.130
What does Alaska Statutes § 42.20.130 cover?
Section 42.20.130 ("Pretext of emergency.") 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 § 42.20.130?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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