(a) The owner of assessed personal property is personally liable for the amount of taxes assessed against the property. The tax, together with penalty and interest, may be collected in a personal action brought in the name of the municipality.
(b) Property taxes, together with penalty and interest, are a lien upon the property assessed, and the lien is prior and paramount to all other liens or encumbrances against the property.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 29. Municipal Government
Chapter 45. Municipal Taxation
Article 2. Enforcement of Tax Liens.
Sec. 29.45.295. Collection of delinquent taxes on certain governmental property.
Sec. 29.45.300. Tax liability.
Sec. 29.45.310. Enforcement of personal property tax liens by distraint and sale.
Sec. 29.45.320. Real property tax collection.
Sec. 29.45.330. Foreclosure list.
Sec. 29.45.340. Clearing delinquencies.
Sec. 29.45.350. List to lienholder.
Sec. 29.45.360. General foreclosure.
Sec. 29.45.370. Answer and objection.
Sec. 29.45.390. Transfer and appeal.
Sec. 29.45.400. Redemption period.
Sec. 29.45.420. Additional liens.
Sec. 29.45.430. Possession during redemption period.
Sec. 29.45.450. Deed to borough or city.
Sec. 29.45.460. Disposition and sale of foreclosed property.
Sec. 29.45.470. Repurchase by record owner.
Sec. 29.45.480. Proceeds of tax sale.