Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 39. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. |
Chapter 39.90. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. |
Article 39.90.02. PROTECTION FOR WHISTLEBLOWERS. |
Section 39.90.120. Relief and penalties.
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(a) A person who alleges a violation of AS 39.90.100 may bring a civil action and the court may grant appropriate relief, including punitive damages.
(b) A person who violates or attempts to violate AS 39.90.100 is also liable for a civil fine of not more than $10,000. The attorney general may enforce this subsection.
(c) A person who attempts to prevent another person from making a report or participating in a matter under AS 39.90.100(a) with intent to impede or prevent a public inquiry on the matter is liable for a civil fine of not more than $10,000.
Authorities
9.58.070
Notes
References
AS 9.58.070 .070">Sec. 09.58.070. Employee protection for retaliation.
History
(Sec. 1 ch 27 SLA 1989)