Custody of applications and orders; penalty for disclosure.

(a) Except for a copy that may be retained for use by the applicant, all applications made and orders entered under AS 12.37.010 — 12.37.130 for the interception of private communications shall be sealed by the court and maintained as the court directs. The applications and orders may not be destroyed except upon order of the court and in any event shall be kept for a minimum period of 10 years.

(b) In addition to any other remedies or penalties provided by law, the disclosure of applications and orders in violation of AS 12.37.010 — 12.37.130 is punishable under AS 09.50.020 as contempt of court.