Sec. 26.20.045. - Compensation for property seized under AS 26.20.040 . - Alaska Statutes

(a) If property is taken under AS 26.20.040 for temporary use, the governor, within 10 days of the taking, shall fix the amount of compensation to be paid for it. If the property is returned to the owner in a damaged condition or is not returned to the owner, the governor shall fix within 10 days the amount of compensation to be paid for the damage or failure to return. Whenever the governor considers it advisable for the state to take title to property taken under AS 26.20.040, the governor shall immediately have the owner of the property notified in writing by registered mail, postage prepaid, and immediately have a copy of the notice filed with the attorney general.

(b) The provisions of law relating to eminent domain, when applicable, are adopted for the determination of compensation to be paid owners of all classes of private property taken under AS 26.20.040.