1. (a) If a person that is assessed a civil penalty for a violation of this chapter refuses or fails to appeal or pay the penalty, the commission will refer the matter to the attorney general for appropriate action.

2. (b) If, before the commission concludes action on a complaint, the attorney general or a federal agency

   1. (1) files a civil complaint addressing the subject matter of the administrative complaint, the commission will dismiss the administrative complaint without prejudice; or
   2. (2) initiates a criminal investigation or proceeding addressing the subject matter of the administrative complaint, the commission may suspend action until the criminal proceeding concludes.

(Eff. 12/22/2011, Register 200)

Authority: AS 15.13.030, AS 15.13.385, AS 24.45.131, AS 15.13.380, AS 24.45.031