Sec. 09.10.090. - Actions for penalty. - Alaska Statutes

A person may not bring an action upon a statute for the penalty given in whole or in part to the person who will prosecute for the same unless the action is commenced within one year after the commission of the offense. If the action is not commenced within one year by a private party, it may be commenced on behalf of the state within two years after the period of limitation by a private party has expired.