Alaska Statutes.
Title 18. Health, Safety, and Housing
Chapter 68. Sexual Assault Investigations
Section 40. Sexual Assault Victim May Not Be Required to Pay For Examination.
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AS 18.68.040. Sexual Assault Victim May Not Be Required to Pay For Examination.

A law enforcement agency, health care facility, or other entity may not require a victim of sexual assault under AS 11.41.410 - 11.41.425 who is 16 years of age or older to pay, directly or indirectly, through health insurance or any other means, for the costs of examination of the victim necessary for

(1) collecting evidence using the sexual assault examination kit under AS 18.68.010 or otherwise; or

(2) determining whether a sexual assault has occurred.

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