[§663D-12] Statute of limitations. (a) A claim under this chapter may not be brought against a person more than four years after an act of participation in the illegal drug market by that person.

(b) The limitation period provided for in this chapter is tolled during any time there is a criminal drug offense investigation being actively conducted against the defendant by a governmental agency or there is a criminal drug offense charge, information or indictment pending against the defendant. [L 1995, c 203, pt of §2]