§ 14.50.040. Collection of fines and assessments.

A.

Fines and assessments and any other allowable costs and interest may be collected through any legal means including but not limited to:

1.

Use of a collecting agent;

2.

Recording of liens;

3.

Foreclosure of liens pursuant to AS 9.45.170; or

4.

Judicial enforcement of administrative hearing officer decisions.

B.

Actions for the collection of fines or assessments are independent of any other remedy available for resolution of violations of this Code.

C.

Outstanding fines and assessments owed by the same person may be pursued in a single collection action.

D.

Interest on fines and assessments not paid within 30 days of the decision shall accrue at the rate of eight percent per year.

E.

Late payment fee. In addition to interest charged under subsection D. above, fines and assessments issued pursuant to this title, if not paid in full within 30 days from the date of the administrative hearing officer's final order, shall be assessed a one-time late payment fee of $25.00.

(AO No. 93-167(S-1), § 1, 4-13-94; AO No. 2004-151, § 6, 1-1-05)