Alaska Stat. § 09.40.290
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Property concealed in building or enclosure, demand and entry to effect seizure.
Official statutory text
If the property or any part of it is concealed in a building or enclosure, the peace officer shall publicly demand its delivery. If it is not delivered, the peace officer shall cause the building or enclosure to be broken open and take the property into possession.
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