[§663E-11]  Statute of limitations.  (a)  A claim under this chapter may not be brought against a person more than four years after that person participated in the illegal drug market.

     (b)  The limitation period provided for in this chapter is tolled during any time there is a criminal drug offense investigation conducted against the defendant by a governmental agency or there is a criminal drug offense charge, information, or indictment pending against defendant. [L 2004, c 44, pt of §13]