Alaska Stat. § 04.16.050 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.050
Possession, control, or consumption by persons under 21 years of age.
Status: in_force

(a) A person under 21 years of age may not knowingly consume, possess, or control alcoholic beverages except those furnished to persons under AS 04.16.051 (b).

(b) A person under 21 years of age who knowingly consumes, possesses, or controls an alcoholic beverage other than an alcoholic beverage furnished under AS 04.16.051 (b) commits the offense of minor consuming or in possession or control.

(c) Minor consuming or in possession or control is a violation, punishable by a fine of $500. The violation must be charged and filed with the court as a separate case and may not be combined or joined with any other minor offense or criminal charge in one action at the time of filing. A court may reduce the fine to $50 for a person who has not more than one previous violation or to $250 for a person who has two or more previous violations if the person provides the court, not later than six months after a judgment of conviction is entered, with proof of completion of (1) an alcohol safety action program or a juvenile alcohol safety action program developed, designated, or approved by the Department of Health under AS 47.37 ; or

(2) a community diversion panel.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.550 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.550
Notice of expiration.
Status: in_force

On or before February 15, the director shall mail a notice of expiration to each licensee who has not either (1) filed an application to renew a license, along with any applicable affidavits and all fees due, or (2) notified the director of an intent not to do so. Failure of the director to mail this notice of expiration does not waive the requirement that the application for renewal be filed by February 28.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.140 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.140
Unlicensed wholesale sale.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits the crime of unlicensed wholesale sale if the person knowingly sells (1) distilled spirits at wholesale without a general wholesale license; or

(2) brewed beverages or wine at wholesale without a general wholesale license or a limited wholesale brewed beverage and wine license.

(b) Unlicensed wholesale sale is a class A misdemeanor.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.660 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.660
Nonprofit organization event permit.
Status: in_force

(a) A nonprofit organization event permit authorizes the holder to sell or dispense brewed beverages or wine for consumption at an event organized by the nonprofit organization.

(b) Only a nonprofit organization, such as a fraternal, civic, professional, or patriotic organization, that is incorporated under AS 10.20 and has been active for a period of at least two years before filing an application is eligible for a nonprofit organization event permit.

(c) The application for a nonprofit organization event permit filed under AS 04.11.260 must be signed by two officers of the organization. The nonprofit organization shall submit, together with the application, (1) either a signed copy of a resolution adopted by the board of directors or a copy of the minutes from a board meeting of the nonprofit organization authorizing the application; and

(2) a sworn affidavit showing the length of time the organization has been in existence.

(d) The director may not issue more than five nonprofit organization event permits to a nonprofit organization, including an auxiliary of the organization, in a calendar year. A nonprofit organization event permit may be issued only for designated premises for a specific occasion and for a limited period as specified in the application.

(e) The nonprofit organization shall ensure that all profits derived from the sale of brewed beverages or wine under a nonprofit organization event permit are paid to the organization that holds the permit and not to an individual.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.505 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.505
Licensing after prohibition on sale except in premises operated by municipality.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the voters vote under AS 04.11.491 (a)(3) to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages except on premises operated by the municipality, the board may not issue, renew, or transfer between persons or locations a license for premises located within the boundaries of a municipality and in unincorporated areas within five miles of the boundaries of the municipality, with the exception of the type of license listed on the ballot and operated under a license held by the municipality. A license in effect is void 90 days after the results of the election are certified. A license that expires during the 90 days after the results of a local option election are certified may be extended, until it is void under this subsection, by payment of a prorated portion of the biennial license fee.

(b) The local governing body of a municipality shall apply for a license to operate the type of licensed premises listed on the ballot under AS 04.11.491 (a)(3) and approved by a majority of the voters. The municipality shall operate the premises subject to the conditions and fees applicable to the type of license. Nothing in this section precludes a municipality from applying to be a licensee under other provisions of this title.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.405 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.405
Petition for additional restaurant or eating place licenses for certain local governing bodies.
Status: in_force

(a) A first class city, a home rule city, or a unified municipality may submit a resolution to the board, adopted by its legislative body, petitioning the board for the issuance of additional restaurant or eating place licenses under AS 04.09.210 that exceed the limits under AS 04.11.400 (a) in accordance with this section.

(b) The board, following a public hearing, may issue one or more additional restaurant or eating place licenses under AS 04.09.210 , within the boundaries of the municipality, if the board finds that (1) the municipality (A) serves as a center for commercial activity within and outside the boundaries of the municipality by providing goods and services to a population that is greater than the permanent resident population within the boundaries of the municipality;

(B) maintains a local law enforcement department;

(C) exercises planning or land use authority; and

(D) at the time of the petition, meets or exceeds the maximum limit under AS 04.11.400 (a) for restaurant or eating place licenses issued under AS 04.09.210 ;

(2) the number of additional licenses does not exceed the number of additional licenses requested by the municipality in the petition; and

(3) granting the additional licenses is in the public interest.

(c) A resolution submitted by a municipality under (a) of this section must include (1) information demonstrating that the petitioner meets the criteria in (b) of this section;

(2) the most recent estimate of the number of people who claim residency or work outside the boundaries of the municipality and who are served by the municipality, including the (A) population located outside the boundaries of the municipality that relies on the municipality for goods and services;

(B) visitor population; and

(C) nonresident worker population that resides in the municipality, but that is not counted in the latest federal or state census for the municipality;

(3) the number of existing restaurant or eating place licenses (A) within the boundaries of the municipality;

(B) in a geographic area that the municipality serves under (2) of this subsection;

(4) information showing that the number of additional licenses requested does not exceed one license for each 1,500 population of the population identified under (2) of this subsection; and

(5) additional justification, as necessary, to demonstrate that granting of the additional licenses is in the public interest.

(d) If the board grants a petition for additional restaurant or eating place licenses under this section to a municipality, the board may not authorize additional restaurant or eating place licenses to the same municipality under this section for the following year.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.050 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.050
Reports required of corporations.
Status: in_force

(a) A corporation issued a license under this title shall report to the board when 10 percent or more of its corporate stock is transferred and shall also report any change in its corporate officers or in the membership of its board of directors.

(b) The report to the board shall be made in writing in duplicate and shall be sent within 10 days after the transfer of the stock or the change in officers or directors.

(c) This section does not apply to a corporation whose stock is listed on a stock exchange, a corporation that is required by law to file periodic reports with the United States Securities Exchange Commission, or to a bank, trust company, financial institution, or title company to which a license is issued in a fiduciary capacity.

(d) A corporation that fails to report as required under (a) of this section, other than a corporation described in (c) of this section, commits the offense of failure to report a stock transfer or change of officers or board members.

(e) Failure to report a stock transfer or change of officers or board members is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.310 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.310
Destination resort license.
Status: in_force

(a) A destination resort license authorizes the holder to sell alcoholic beverages at multiple noncontiguous locations at a destination resort for consumption on the licensed premises in conjunction with the visitor activities provided by the licensee to cruise ship passengers and staff and other visitors while the cruise ship is in port at the resort.

(b) The biennial destination resort license fee is $2,500.

(c) The board may not approve an application for transfer of a destination resort license to another location.

(d) In this section, destination resort means a business that owns a site of at least 20 acres that is used principally as a destination for cruise ships and other vessels that carry a minimum of 50 passengers and that does not provide overnight lodging on its premises for visitors.

(e) The holder of a destination resort license commits the offense of failure to comply with a destination resort license if the person sells alcoholic beverages in violation of (a) of this section.

(f) Failure to comply with the terms of a destination resort license is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.21.015 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.21 / Section 04.21.015
Private manufacture of alcoholic beverages.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in (b) of this section, the provisions of this title do not apply to the private manufacture of alcoholic beverages.

(b) This section does not apply to AS 04.16.050 , 04.16.051, 04.16.080; AS 04.21.010 , 04.21.020; alcoholic beverages manufactured in a quantity that exceeds the limit imposed on private manufacture under federal law; or an area that has adopted a local option law under AS 04.11.491 .
Alaska Stat. § 04.06.090 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.06 / Section 04.06.090
Powers and duties.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall control the manufacture, barter, possession, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the state. The board is vested with the powers, duties, and responsibilities necessary for the control of alcoholic beverages, including the power to propose and adopt regulations and to hear appeals from actions of the director, and from actions of officers and employees charged with enforcing the alcoholic beverage control laws and the regulations of the board.

(b) Only the board may issue, renew, transfer, relocate, suspend, or revoke a license or endorsement under this title. The board shall review all applications for licenses and endorsements made under this title and may order the director to issue, renew, revoke, transfer, or suspend licenses, endorsements, and permits authorized under this title.

(c) When considering an application, the board may reduce the area to be designated the licensed premises below the area applied for when, in the judgment of the board, a reduction in area is necessary to ensure control over the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises or is otherwise in the best interests of the public.

(d) The board may employ, directly or through contracts with other departments and agencies of the state, enforcement agents and staff it considers necessary to carry out the purposes of this title. The salaries of personnel of the board in the exempt service shall be set by the Department of Administration.

(e) The board shall promptly notify all licensees and municipalities of major changes to this title and to regulations adopted under this title. However, if changes only affect specific classifications of licenses, endorsements, and permits, the board need only notify those licensees and municipalities directly affected by the changes. Current copies of this title and current copies of the regulations adopted under it shall be made available at all offices in the state of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development and the detachment headquarters and posts maintained by the division of Alaska state troopers in the Department of Public Safety.

(f) The board is responsible for education on relevant state statutes, regulations, and policies. The board shall coordinate with agencies and nonprofit organizations that provide alcohol awareness education to develop a plan to educate public safety professionals, the alcoholic beverage industry, individuals under 21 years of age, local governments, established villages, and the general public on the responsible use of alcoholic beverages. The board shall update and revise the plan annually.

(g) The board shall review the fees specified in this title and regulations adopted under this title at least every five years.

(h) The board may, within 30 days after the introduction of a bill amending a provision of this title or adding a new provision to this title, prepare an advisory opinion regarding the changes proposed in the bill.

(i) The board shall, within 30 business days after receiving notice of a conviction or violation under this title, provide a copy of the conviction or violation to the holder of a license if an offense or violation occurred on the holder's licensed premises and the holder is not the subject of the conviction or violation.

(j) The board shall post information on the board's Internet website about fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects resulting from a woman consuming alcohol during pregnancy.
Alaska Stat. § 04.06.005 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.06 / Section 04.06.005
Declaration of policy; purpose; finding.
Status: in_force

It is the policy of the state that controlling the manufacture, distribution, barter, possession, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the state is necessary to promote the health and safety of the people of the state. It is the purpose of this title to carry out the state's policy in the public interest. The legislature finds that observance of this title, regulations adopted by the board, and other applicable laws, local ordinances, and regulations is in the interest of the public, people holding licenses or permits under this title, and the alcoholic beverage industry in general
Alaska Stat. § 04.06.060 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.06 / Section 04.06.060
Quorum and majority.
Status: in_force

Three members of the board constitute a quorum for the conduct of business, except that a majority of the whole membership of the board must approve all applications for new licenses, and all renewals, transfers, suspensions, and revocations of existing licenses.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.160 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.160
Failure to pay biennial fee or file declaration.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits the offense of failure to pay a biennial supplier fee or file a supplier declaration if the person fails to pay the biennial supplier fee or file the declaration as required under AS 04.09.130 .

(b) Failure to pay a biennial supplier fee or file a supplier declaration is a violation.

Article 4. Retail Licenses.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.501 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.501
Prohibition of possession after election.
Status: in_force

(a) If a majority of the voters vote to prohibit the possession of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.491 (a)(5) or (b)(4), a person may not knowingly possess an alcoholic beverage in the municipality or established village, unless the alcoholic beverage is sacramental wine to be used for bona fide religious purposes based on tenets or teachings of a church or religious body, is limited in quantity to the amount necessary for religious purposes, and is dispensed only for religious purposes, by a person recognized by the church or religious body as authorized to dispense the wine.

(b) If there are licensed premises within the municipality or established village, the prohibition on possession is effective beginning 90 days after the results of the election are certified. If there are no licensed premises within the municipality or established village, the prohibition on possession is effective beginning 60 days after the results of the election are certified.

(c) Upon the adoption by a municipality of a local option under AS 04.11.491 (a)(5), an ordinance is adopted containing the provisions of this section.

(d) In this section, possession means having physical possession of or exercising dominion or control over an alcoholic beverage, but does not include having an alcoholic beverage within the digestive system of a person.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.150 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.150
Licensee responsible for violations.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee may neither knowingly allow agents or employees to violate this title or regulations adopted under this title nor recklessly or with criminal negligence fail to act in accordance with the duty prescribed under AS 04.21.030 with the result that an agent or employee of the licensee violates a law or regulation.

(b) Except as provided under AS 04.16.030 (f) and 04.16.052(e), a licensee who knowingly violates (a) of this section commits the offense of failure to ensure compliance.

(c) Failure to ensure compliance is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.21.012 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.21 / Section 04.21.012
Keg registration.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not purchase a keg or similar container holding four or more gallons of an alcoholic beverage unless the person provides proof that the person is over 21 years of age and completes and signs a registration form. The purchaser of a keg or similar container holding four or more gallons of an alcoholic beverage may not remove or obliterate the temporary identifying tag on the keg or container.

(b) A licensee or an agent or employee of a licensee who sells or offers for sale a keg or similar container holding four or more gallons of an alcoholic beverage shall require a purchaser to show acceptable proof of age under AS 04.21.050 (b) and sign the sworn statement on a registration form. The licensee shall complete the registration form and affix a temporary tag with a unique identifier to the keg or container before releasing the container to the purchaser. The licensee shall retain a copy of the form for one year and make the form available for inspection.

(c) The board shall prescribe a registration form for use by licensees and purchasers. The board may approve for use a registration form adopted by a local governing body. A registration form must include (1) the name of the seller;

(2) the name of the purchaser;

(3) a description of the proof of age provided by the buyer, including the identification number, if any;

(4) the unique identifier on the temporary tag attached to the keg or container under (b) of this section.

(d) A licensee or an agent or employee of a licensee who sells a keg or similar container holding four or more gallons of an alcoholic beverage without completing a registration form or affixing a temporary identification tag to the keg or container commits the crime of selling alcoholic beverages in an unregistered keg.

(e) A person who is not licensed under this title or the employee or agent of a person who is not licensed under this title who possesses a keg or similar container holding four or more gallons of an alcoholic beverage without a temporary identification tag commits the crime of possessing alcoholic beverages in an unregistered keg.

(f) Selling alcoholic beverages in an unregistered keg is a violation.

(g) Possessing alcoholic beverages in an unregistered keg is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $100.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.017 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.017
Trade practices.
Status: in_force

(a) A person holding a license under AS 04.09.020 , 04.09.030, 04.09.040, 04.09.100, or 04.09.110 or engaged in the alcoholic beverage industry in another state or country as a brewer, vintner, distiller, or importer, or as an agent of a brewer, vintner, distiller, or importer, may not, except as provided in regulations adopted by the board under (b) of this section, induce a person holding a license under this title to (1) operate as a tied house by inducing a retailer engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages to purchase products from an entity to the exclusion, in whole or in part, of products sold or offered for sale by other entities by (A) furnishing, giving, renting, lending, or selling to the retailer equipment fixtures, signs, supplies, money, services, or other things of value, except those excluded in regulation and determined to be not contrary to the public interest or contrary to the intent of this subsection;

(B) paying or crediting the retailer for an advertising, display, or distribution service;

(C) guaranteeing a loan or the repayment of a financial obligation of the retailer;

(D) extending to the retailer credit for a period in excess of the credit period usual and customary to the industry for the particular class of transactions; or

(E) requiring the retailer to take and dispose of a certain quota of the products;

(2) operate as an exclusive outlet by requiring that a retailer engaged in the sale of alcoholic beverages purchase products from an entity to the exclusion, in whole or in part, of alcoholic beverages sold or offered for sale by other entities;

(3) purchase products from an entity to the exclusion, in whole or in part, of products sold or offered for sale by other entities by (A) commercial bribery; or

(B) offering or giving any bonus, premium, or compensation to an officer, employee, or representative of the licensee;

(4) enter into an agreement for consignment sales, or to purchase, offer to purchase, or contract to purchase products on consignment, under conditional sale, or with the privilege of return on any basis other than a bona fide sale, or where part of the transaction involves, directly or indirectly, the acquisition by an entity from the licensee, or the entity's agreement to acquire from the licensee, other alcoholic beverages, except that this paragraph does not apply to transactions involving solely the return of merchandise for ordinary and usual commercial reasons arising after the merchandise has been sold.

(b) The board shall adopt regulations providing exceptions to the practices listed under (a) of this section that are (1) consistent with federal law at the time of the effective date of this section;

(2) necessary to avoid practical difficulty or undue hardship on a licensee;

(3) in the best interests of the public; and

(4) consistent with the requirements of this title.

(c) The board shall adopt regulations establishing administrative penalties for a violation of this section.

(d) In this section, commercial bribery, consignment sales, exclusive outlet, and tied house have the meanings given in 27 U.S.C. 205 and regulations adopted under that section.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.450 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.450
Prohibited financial interest.
Status: in_force

(a) A person other than a licensee may not have a direct or indirect financial interest in the business for which a license is issued.

(b) A person who is a representative or owner of a wholesale business licensed under AS 04.09.100 or 04.09.110 may not be issued, solely or together with others, a manufacturer license issued under AS 04.09.020  04.09.040, or a retail license issued under AS 04.09.200  04.09.370.

(c) A license may not be leased by a licensee to another person, partnership, limited liability organization, or corporation.

(d) For the purposes of this section, a lessor under a graduated or percentage lease-rent agreement involving premises licensed under this title does not hold a financial interest in the business.

(e) A holder of either a general wholesale license or a limited wholesale brewed beverage and wine license may not be employed by or act as the agent or employee of the holder of a manufacturer license under AS 04.09.020  04.09.040 or a retail license under AS 04.09.200  04.09.370.

(f) The holder of a manufacturer license that annually produces in total 300,000 barrels or more of brewed beverages or mead or cider containing less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume, 50,000 nine-liter-equivalent cases or more of wine, sake, or mead or cider containing 8.5 percent or more alcohol by volume, or 50,000 nine- liter-equivalent cases or more of distilled spirits may not be issued, solely or together with others, a license under AS 04.09.100  04.09.370.

(g) For purposes of calculating the volume that the holder of a manufacturer license produces under this section, the volume of production must include all production by (1) the holder of the manufacturer's license; and

(2) an officer, director, agent, employee, or affiliate of the holder; in this paragraph, affiliate means a person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, a corporation.

(h) In this section, direct or indirect financial interest means holding a legal or equitable interest in the operation of a business licensed under this title. However, credit extended by a distiller, a brewery, or a winery to a wholesaler, or credit extended by a wholesaler to persons licensed under this title, or a consulting fee received from a person licensed under this title, is not considered a financial interest in a business licensed under this title.
Alaska Stat. § 04.06.095 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.06 / Section 04.06.095
Statewide database.
Status: in_force

(a) The board, after consulting with package store licensees, shall create and maintain a statewide database that contains a monthly record of the alcohol purchased by, and shipped to, a person who resides in a municipality or established village that has restricted the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.491 (a)(1), (2), or (3) or (b)(1) or (2).

(b) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, the information contained in the database is confidential and is not subject to inspection or copying under AS 40.25.110  40.25.220. Personally identifiable information, including business names and addresses, in the database shall be purged one year after entry unless it is needed for criminal investigation or prosecution. All other information in the database shall be retained in aggregate form and purged 10 years after entry. Information in the database is available only to (1) a package store licensee, agent, or employee to consult before shipping alcohol to a purchaser in a restricted area under a package store shipping endorsement as provided in AS 04.09.460 ;

(2) a law enforcement officer;

(3) a probation or parole officer;

(4) the board; and

(5) the person who is the subject of the information; the board shall adopt regulations concerning access by a person to information contained in the database of the purchases by, and shipments to, that person.

(c) The board shall produce an annual report of the aggregate regional and statewide data from the database, excluding personally identifiable information and the names and addresses of businesses, and shall make the report available for public inspection and copying under AS 40.25.110  40.25.220. The report must include information about the total volume of alcohol received in each municipality or established village.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.049 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.049
Access of persons under the age of 21 to licensed premises.
Status: in_force

(a) A person under 21 years of age may not knowingly enter or remain in premises licensed under this title unless (1) accompanied by a parent, guardian, or spouse who has attained 21 years of age;

(2) the person is allowed to enter and remain on the premises under a restaurant or eating place license issued under AS 04.09.210 , seasonal restaurant or eating place tourism license issued under AS 04.09.360 , or restaurant endorsement issued under AS 04.09.450 ;

(3) the person is permitted on the premises under a club license issued under AS 04.09.220 (g) or former AS 04.11.110 (g); or

(4) otherwise provided under (c), (d), or (g) of this section.

(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, a licensee or an agent or employee of the licensee may refuse entry to a person under 21 years of age to that part of licensed premises in which alcoholic beverages are sold, served, or consumed, may refuse service to a person under 21 years of age, or may require a person under 21 years of age to leave the portion of the licensed premises in which alcoholic beverages are sold, served, or consumed.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, a person 16 or 17 years of age may enter and remain within the licensed premises of a hotel or motel, large resort, golf course, general wholesaler, limited brewed beverage and wine wholesaler, common carrier dispensary, outdoor recreation lodge, or restaurant in the course of employment if (1) the employment does not involve the serving, mixing, delivering, or dispensing of alcoholic beverages;

(2) the person has the written consent of a parent or guardian; and

(3) an exemption from the prohibition of AS 23.10.355 is granted by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, a person 18, 19, or 20 years of age may be employed within the licensed premises of a hotel or motel, large resort, golf course, general wholesaler, limited brewed beverage and wine wholesaler, common carrier dispensary, outdoor recreation lodge, or restaurant, may enter and remain within those premises for the purpose of employment, but may not, in the course of employment, sell, serve, deliver, or dispense alcoholic beverages.

(e) A licensee may bring a civil action against a person who violates this section if the violation occurs on the premises of that licensee. If judgment is entered in favor of the licensee, the court shall award civil damages in the amount of $1,500 and award reasonable costs and reasonable attorney fees allowed under the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.

(f) A person under 21 years of age does not violate this section if the person enters or remains on premises licensed under this title at the request of a peace officer, if the peace officer accompanies, supervises, or otherwise observes the person's entry or remaining on premises, and the purpose for the entry or remaining on premises is to assist in the enforcement of this section.

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, a person under 21 years of age may be present on licensed premises on a golf course for the purpose of playing golf or attending golf-related activities if the person (1) is at least 16 years of age; or

(2) is under 16 years of age and (A) the person is accompanied by a person who is at least 21 years of age; and

(B) a parent or guardian of the underaged person consents.

(h) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, a person under 21 years of age may be present on the licensed premises of a common carrier dispensary, destination resort, or outdoor recreation lodge for the purpose of travel, travel lodging, or outdoor recreation activities provided by the licensee if the person is (1) at least 16 years of age; or

(2) under 16 years of age and a parent or legal guardian of the underaged person consents.

(i) A person under 21 years of age who knowingly enters or remains on premises licensed under this title except as allowed in this section commits the offense of unauthorized presence by a person under 21 years of age on licensed premises.

(j) Unauthorized presence by a person under 21 years of age on licensed premises is a violation, punishable by a fine of $500. The violation must be charged and filed with the court as a separate case and may not be combined or joined with any other minor offense or criminal charge in one action at the time of filing. A court may reduce the fine to $50 for a person who has not more than one previous violation or to $250 for a person who has two or more previous violations if the person provides the court, not later than six months after a judgment of conviction is entered, with proof of completion of (1) an alcohol safety action program or a juvenile alcohol safety action program developed, designated, or approved by the Department of Health under AS 47.37 ; or

(2) a community diversion panel.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.300 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.300
State trooper investigation.
Status: in_force

The state troopers shall assist the director in the investigation of applicants for new licenses and applicants for the transfer of existing licenses before the applications are considered by the board.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.690 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.690
Discouragement of monopolies.
Status: in_force

(a) In a general sense, it is against the public interest that the issuance, renewal, or transfer of licenses issued under this title will create, or assist in the creation of, a monopoly.

(b) The board may submit proposals to the governor and the legislature addressed to the discouragement of the creation of monopolies.

(c) The board may not by regulation adopt a definition of a monopoly.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.160 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.160
Restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a person who is 21 years of age or older may not purchase alcoholic beverages if the person has been ordered to refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages under AS 12.55.015 (a)(13) or as part of a sentence for conviction of a crime under AS 28.35.030 , 28.35.032, or a similar municipal ordinance, as a condition of probation or parole from a conviction under AS 28.35.030 , 28.35.032, or a similar municipal ordinance, or as a condition of probation or parole for any other crime. The restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages applies during the period that the person is required to refrain from consuming alcoholic beverages under the sentence or condition of probation or parole.

(b) A court imposing a restriction on a person under (a) of this section, and the Department of Corrections, shall notify the person that an identification card issued under AS 18.65.310 must list the restriction imposed for the period of the person's probation or parole.

(c) A person who knowingly fails to comply with a restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages in violation of (a) of this section commits the crime of failure to comply with a restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages.

(d) Failure to comply with a restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages is a class A misdemeanor.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.100 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.100
General wholesale license.
Status: in_force

(a) A general wholesale license authorizes the holder to sell alcoholic beverages at wholesale. The holder of a general wholesale license may not sell to a person not licensed under this title, except as provided in AS 04.21.040 .

(b) The biennial general wholesale license fee is $2,000.

(c) In addition to the license fee under (b) of this section, the holder of a general wholesale license shall pay an annual fee based on the total value of business transacted by the wholesale business, including the excise tax imposed by AS 43.60.010 . If the total value of business transacted during the calendar year including the excise tax imposed by AS 43.60.010 is (1) less than or equal to $100,000, then the annual fee is $0;

(2) over $100,000 and not over $150,000, then the annual fee is $250;

(3) over $150,000 and not over $200,000, then the annual fee is $500;

(4) over $200,000 and not over $250,000, then the annual fee is $750;

(5) over $250,000 and not over $300,000, then the annual fee is $1,000;

(6) over $300,000 and not over $350,000, then the annual fee is $1,250;

(7) over $350,000 and not over $400,000, then the annual fee is $1,500;

(8) over $400,000 and not over $500,000, then the annual fee is $2,000;

(9) over $500,000 and not over $600,000, then the annual fee is $2,500;

(10) over $600,000 and not over $700,000, then the annual fee is $3,000;

(11) over $700,000 and not over $800,000, then the annual fee is $3,500;

(12) over $800,000 and not over $1,000,000, then the annual fee is $4,500;

(13) over $1,000,000, then the annual fee is $10,000.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.059 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.059
Aggravated penalties for certain violations involving a person under 21 years of age and committed by a sex offender or child kidnapper.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding AS 04.16.051 , 04.16.055, 04.16.057, and 04.16.180, the penalty for a violation of AS 04.16.051 , 04.16.055, or 04.16.057 that involved a person under 21 years of age and that was committed by a person who is required to register as a sex offender or child kidnapper under AS 12.63 is as follows: (1) if the underlying offense is a violation, a sex offender or child kidnapper committing the offense is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in AS 12.55 ;

(2) if the underlying offense is a class A misdemeanor, a sex offender or child kidnapper committing the offense is guilty of a class C felony and shall be punished as provided in AS 12.55 ;

(3) if the underlying offense is a class C felony, a sex offender or child kidnapper committing the offense is guilty of a class B felony and shall be punished as provided in AS 12.55 .

(b) In this section, sex offender or child kidnapper has the meaning given in AS 12.63.100 .
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.055 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.055
Room rental for purposes of consuming alcoholic beverages.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not rent a room in a hotel, motel, resort, or similar business for the purpose of providing alcoholic beverages to a person under the age of 21 years.

(b) A person who knowingly rents a room in a hotel, motel, resort, or similar business for the purpose of providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age commits the crime of renting a room for the purpose of providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age.

(c) Renting a room for the purpose of providing alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age is a class A misdemeanor.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.410 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.410
Restriction of location near churches and schools.
Status: in_force

(a) A beverage dispensary or package store license may not be issued and the location of an existing license may not be transferred if the licensed premises would be located in a building the public entrance of which is within 200 feet of a school ground or a church building in which religious services are regularly conducted, measured by the shortest pedestrian route from the outer boundaries of the school ground or the public entrance of the church building. However, a license issued before the presence of either cause of restriction within 200 feet of the licensed premises may be renewed or transferred to a person notwithstanding this subsection.

(b) If a beverage dispensary or package store license for premises located within 200 feet of a school ground or church building in which religious services are regularly conducted is revoked, expires, or is transferred to another location, a beverage dispensary or package store license may not be issued or transferred to the formerly licensed premises until the cessation of either cause of restriction.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.090 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.090
Prohibition of bottle clubs.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not maintain a place in which alcoholic beverages are received or kept, or to which alcoholic beverages are brought, for consumption by members of the public or by members of a club, corporation, or association, unless the person is authorized to do so under this title.

(b) A person may not maintain, operate, or lease premises for the purpose of providing, for a consideration, a place for drinking alcoholic beverages by members of the public or other persons, unless the person is authorized to do so under this title.

(c) In this section, consideration includes a cover charge, the sale of food, ice, mixers, or other liquids used with alcoholic beverage drinks, the furnishing of glassware or other containers for use in the consumption of alcoholic beverages, other charges for access to the licensed premises, or other services or products provided on the licensed premises.

(d) A person who knowingly violates this section commits the crime of maintaining a bottle club.

(e) Maintaining a bottle club is a class A misdemeanor.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.290 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.290
Application for transfer of license location.
Status: in_force

An application for a transfer of a license to a new location must contain the information required by the board and must be accompanied by proof that the notice required in AS 04.11.310 has been given and by any petitions required to be secured under AS 04.11.460 before a license may be transferred.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.497 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.497
Effect on licenses of prohibition of sale.
Status: in_force

If a majority of voters vote to prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.491 (a)(1), (a)(4) or (5), (b)(1), or (b)(3) or (4), the board may not issue, renew, or transfer, between persons or locations, a license for premises located within the boundaries of the municipality and in unincorporated areas within five miles of the boundaries of the municipality or within the perimeter of the established village. A license that may not be renewed because of a local option election held under this section is void 90 days after the results of the election are certified. A license that expires during the 90 days after the results of a local option election are certified may be extended, until it is void under this section, by payment of a prorated portion of the biennial license fee.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.500 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.500
Bowling alley endorsement.
Status: in_force

(a) A bowling alley endorsement authorizes the holder of a beverage dispensary license or a beverage dispensary tourism license to sell or serve alcoholic beverages in the concourse or lane areas of the bowling alley adjacent to the main bar area.

(b) The biennial fee for a bowling alley endorsement is $200.

(c) The board may issue a bowling alley endorsement only if the concourse or lane areas of the bowling alley or both are (1) designated as part of the licensed premises for the beverage dispensary license or a beverage dispensary tourism license; and

(2) adjacent to the main bar area.

(d) Notwithstanding AS 04.16.049 , the board may, upon application, authorize access by persons under 21 years of age to the concourse or lane areas or both that are designated part of the licensed premises of the bowling alley during hours when no alcoholic beverages are being sold, served, or consumed.

(e) The periods during which persons under 21 years of age may be permitted access to the licensed premises must be clearly posted on the licensed premises.

(f) The holder of a beverage dispensary license or a beverage dispensary tourism license who sells or serves alcoholic beverages in the concourse or lane areas of a bowling alley without an endorsement under this section commits the offense of unendorsed bowling alley service.

(g) The holder of a bowling alley endorsement under this section who fails to comply with the requirements of (e) of this section or who permits access by a person under 21 years of age to the concourse or lane areas of the bowling alley during hours when alcoholic beverages are being served in the concourse or lane areas commits the offense of bowling alley endorsement noncompliance.

(h) Unendorsed bowling alley service is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.

(i) Bowling alley endorsement noncompliance is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.120 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.120
Removal or introduction of alcoholic beverages.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not remove from licensed premises alcoholic beverages that have been sold or furnished for consumption only on the premises.

(b) Except as provided in this subsection, a person may not bring an alcoholic beverage into licensed premises for use or consumption by oneself or another person on the premises unless that person is a licensee, an agent, employee, or common carrier in the regular course of employment. With the permission of the licensee, a person may bring wine into premises licensed as a beverage dispensary or a restaurant or eating place for consumption by the person while eating food served at a table on the licensed premises. The beverage dispensary or restaurant or eating place may charge a corkage fee for serving wine supplied by a customer.

(c) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, a person may remove from licensed premises the unconsumed portion of one or more bottles of wine that were partially consumed with a meal if (1) the original or a similar type of cork is reinserted in each bottle by the licensee and the cork can only be removed by a corkscrew or other similar device, or (2) each bottle is sealed or packaged by the licensee in a manner set by the board. Notwithstanding another provision of law, each bottle of wine that is recorked, sealed, or packaged as provided in this subsection is not an open container if the cork reinserted by the licensee or the seal made by the licensee has not been disturbed.

(d) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, the holder of a beverage dispensary license under AS 04.09.200 , the holder of a beverage dispensary tourism license under AS 04.09.350 , or the holder's employee may transport alcoholic beverages across unlicensed portions of a hotel, motel, or large resort if the (1) licensee holds an endorsement under AS 04.09.430 or 04.09.440; and

(2) licensee or employee is walking directly from one licensed area of the premises to another licensed area.

(e) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, a person may remove alcoholic beverages from the licensed premises of a beverage dispensary license under AS 04.09.200 or a beverage dispensary tourism license under AS 04.09.350 for consumption on unlicensed portions of a large resort if the licensee holds a large resort endorsement under AS 04.09.440 .

(f) A person who removes an alcoholic beverage from licensed premises in violation of (a) of this section and a person who brings an alcoholic beverage onto licensed premises in violation of (b) of this section commits the offense of removal or introduction of alcoholic beverages.

(g) Removal or introduction of alcoholic beverages is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $100.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.030 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.030
Winery manufacturer license.
Status: in_force

(a) A winery manufacturer license authorizes the holder to operate a winery for the manufacture, packaging, storing, and sale of its wine to a buyer as permitted in AS 04.09.050 .

(b) The biennial winery manufacturer license fee is $1,000.

(c) The fermentation process of all wine offered for sale by the holder of a winery manufacturer license must occur on the holder's licensed premises in the state.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.330 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.330
Winery retail license.
Status: in_force

(a) A winery retail license authorizes the holder to store, sell, or serve on the licensed premises wine for consumption on and off the premises.

(b) The biennial winery retail license fee is $1,000.

(c) The board may issue a winery retail license only to the holder of a winery manufacturer license issued under AS 04.09.030 . The winery retail licensed premises may be all or part of the winery manufacturer licensed premises, or the winery retail licensed premises may be at a single different site that is adjacent to the winery manufacturer licensed premises.

(d) Each day, the holder of a winery retail license may sell, to a person on the licensed premises for consumption on the licensed premises, a total volume that does not exceed (1) 18 ounces of the holder's wine, mead, or cider containing 8.5 percent or more alcohol by volume;

(2) 36 ounces of the holder's mead or cider containing less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume; or

(3) the alcoholic equivalent of (1) or (2) of this subsection.

(e) Except as provided under (g) of this section and AS 04.09.700 , the holder of a winery retail license may not (1) allow live music or performances, disc jockeys, karaoke, televisions, pool tables, dart games, or organized games or tournaments on the premises where the consumption occurs;

(2) provide seats at the counter or bar where the wine is served;

(3) open the room where the consumption occurs before 9:00 a.m.; or

(4) serve wine after 9:00 p.m.

(f) Each day, the holder of a winery retail license is authorized to sell, to a person on the licensed premises for consumption off the licensed premises, not more than 5.167 gallons of the holder's wine, mead, or cider.

(g) The holder of a winery retail license may allow on the premises where the consumption occurs (1) activities, presentations, television or video displays, or other displays that directly promote or educate customers about the winery's products, processes, or establishment; and

(2) other community organizations or businesses to provide presentations, classes, or product displays or host fundraisers.

(h) The holder of a winery retail license commits the offense of failure to comply with the terms of a winery retail license if the person stores, sells, or serves wine in violation of (a) of this section or violates (d), (e), or (f) of this section.

(i) Failure to comply with the terms of a winery retail license is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.06.010 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.06 / Section 04.06.010
Establishment of board.
Status: in_force

There is established in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board as a regulatory and quasi-judicial agency. The Board is in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, but for administrative purposes only.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.050 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.050
Authorized sales.
Status: in_force

(a) The holder of a manufacturer license that annually produces in total less than 300,000 barrels of brewed beverages or mead or cider containing less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume, less than 50,000 nine- liter-equivalent cases of wine, sake, or mead or cider containing 8.5 percent or more alcohol by volume, or less than 50,000 nine-liter-equivalent cases of distilled spirits may sell its product to (1) the holder of a wholesale license issued under this chapter;

(2) the holder of a retail license issued under this chapter;

(3) the holder of a permit issued under this chapter;

(4) an entity in another state or country.

(b) The holder of a manufacturer license that annually produces in total 300,000 barrels or more of brewed beverages or mead or cider containing less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume, 50,000 nine-liter-equivalent cases or more of wine, sake, or mead or cider containing 8.5 percent or more alcohol by volume, or 50,000 nine- liter-equivalent cases or more of distilled spirits may sell its product to (1) the holder of a wholesale license issued under this chapter;

(2) an entity in another state or country.

(c) For purposes of calculating the volume that the holder of a manufacturer license produces under this section, the volume of production must include all production by (1) the holder of the manufacturer license; and

(2) an officer, director, agent, employee, or affiliate of the holder; in this paragraph, affiliate means a person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, or is controlled by, or is under common control with, a corporation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.320 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.320
Brewery retail license.
Status: in_force

(a) A brewery retail license authorizes the holder to store, sell, or serve on the licensed premises brewed beverages for consumption on and off the premises.

(b) The biennial brewery retail license fee is $1,250.

(c) The board may issue a brewery retail license only to the holder of a brewery manufacturer license under AS 04.09.020 . The brewery retail licensed premises may be all or part of the brewery manufacturer licensed premises, or the brewery retail licensed premises may be at a single different site that is adjacent to the brewery manufacturer licensed premises.

(d) Each day, the holder of a brewery retail license may sell, to a person on the licensed premises for consumption on the licensed premises, not more than (1) 36 ounces of the holder's beer; or

(2) 18 ounces of the holder's sake.

(e) Except as provided under (g) of this section and AS 04.09.700 , the holder of a brewery retail license may not (1) allow live music or performances, disc jockeys, karaoke, televisions, pool tables, dart games, or organized games or tournaments on the premises where the consumption occurs;

(2) provide seats at the counter or bar where the brewed beverages are served;

(3) open the room where the consumption occurs before 9:00 a.m.; or

(4) serve brewed beverages after 9:00 p.m.

(f) Each day, the holder of a brewery retail license is authorized to sell, to a person on the licensed premises for consumption off the licensed premises, not more than 5.167 gallons of the holder's beer or sake.

(g) The holder of a brewery retail license may allow on the premises where the consumption occurs (1) activities, presentations, television or video displays, or other displays that directly promote or educate customers about the brewery's products, processes, or establishment; and

(2) other community organizations or businesses to provide presentations, classes, or product displays or host fundraisers.

(h) The holder of a brewery retail license commits the offense of failure to comply with the terms of a brewery retail license if the person stores, sells, or serves brewed beverages in violation of (a) of this section or violates (d), (e), or (f) of this section.

(i) Failure to comply with the terms of a brewery retail license is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.270 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.270
Application for renewal of license, license with one or more endorsements, or conditional contractor's permit.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for renewal of a license, license with one or more endorsements, or conditional contractor's permit under AS 04.09.710 must include (1) the information required for a new license, endorsement, or permit under AS 04.11.260 except that proof of notice under AS 04.11.310 is not required; and

(2) a list of all convictions of the applicant of violations of this title, a regulation adopted under this title, or an ordinance adopted under AS 04.21.010 , that occurred in the preceding two calendar years.

(b) A license, license with one or more endorsements, or permit shall be renewed as follows: (1) on or before November 1, the director shall mail a renewal application to each licensee whose license, license with one or more endorsements, or permit, unless renewed, will expire on December 31 of that year; the application shall be mailed to the licensee or permittee at a mailing address or electronic mail address furnished by the licensee or permittee;

(2) the licensee or permittee shall submit the completed renewal application and the biennial fee to the director before January 1;

(3) a renewal application filed after December 31 is delinquent and must be accompanied by a $500 penalty fee;

(4) if December 31 falls on a weekend or a state holiday, the deadline is extended to the first business day following December 31.

(c) This section does not apply to a manufacturer direct shipment license issued under AS 04.09.370 .
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.410 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.410
Manufacturer sampling endorsement.
Status: in_force

(a) A manufacturer sampling endorsement authorizes the holder of a brewery manufacturer license, winery manufacturer license, or distillery manufacturer license to offer for consumption on the licensed premises at no charge a small sample of an alcoholic beverage produced by the manufacturer.

(b) The biennial fee for a manufacturer sampling endorsement is $200.

(c) A person serving a sample of an alcoholic beverage under this section must have a current alcohol server education card issued under AS 04.21.025 (c). Only the license holder or an agent or employee of the license holder may serve a sample.

(d) The holder of a manufacturer sampling endorsement may serve a total volume of samples to a person on a licensed premises each day that does not exceed (1) for the holder of a brewery manufacturer license, (A) 12 ounces of beer;

(B) six ounces of sake; or

(C) the alcoholic equivalent of (A) or (B) of this paragraph;

(2) for the holder of a winery manufacturer license, (A) six ounces of wine, mead, or cider containing 8.5 percent or more alcohol by volume;

(B) 12 ounces of mead or cider containing less than 8.5 percent alcohol by volume; or

(C) the alcoholic equivalent of (A) or (B) of this paragraph;

(3) for the holder of a distillery manufacturer license, 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits; the holder of the distillery manufacturer license may combine the holder's distilled spirits under this paragraph with other ingredients that are not alcoholic beverages, including mixers, liquids, and garnishes.

(e) A person who offers a sample of an alcoholic beverage for consumption on the licensed premises of a brewery, winery, or distillery without an endorsement under this section commits the offense of unendorsed sampling.

(f) Unendorsed sampling is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.

(g) The holder of a manufacturer sampling endorsement who fails to comply with the requirements of (c) or (d) of this section commits the offense of failure to comply with the terms of a manufacturer sampling endorsement.

(h) Failure to comply with the terms of a manufacturer sampling endorsement is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.057 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.057
Permitting minor to illegally possess liquor in dwelling.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided by AS 04.16.051 , a person who is physically in possession and exercising dominion and control over a dwelling may not knowingly permit a person under 21 years of age to possess an alcoholic beverage in the dwelling.

(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.015 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.015
Pricing and marketing of alcoholic beverages.
Status: in_force

(a) On premises where alcoholic beverages are sold by the drink, a licensee or a licensee's agent or employee may not (1) offer or deliver, as a marketing device to the general public, free alcoholic beverages to a patron, except as provided for the holder of a manufacturer sampling endorsement under AS 04.09.410 or a package store sampling endorsement under AS 04.09.490 ;

(2) deliver an alcoholic beverage to a person already possessing two or more;

(3) sell, offer to sell, or deliver alcoholic beverages to a person or group of persons at a price less than the price regularly charged for the beverages during a consecutive seven-day period, except at private functions not open to the general public;

(4) sell, offer to sell, or deliver an unlimited number of alcoholic beverages to a person or group of persons during a set period of time for a fixed price;

(5) sell, offer to sell, or deliver alcoholic beverages to a person or group of persons on any one day at prices less than those charged the general public on that day, except at private functions not open to the general public;

(6) encourage or permit an organized game or contest on the licensed premises that involves drinking alcoholic beverages or the awarding of alcoholic beverages as prizes.

(b) A licensee or a licensee's agent or employee may not advertise or promote in any way, either on or off the premises, a practice prohibited under (a) of this section.

(c) This section may not be construed as prohibiting a licensee or a licensee's agent or employee from offering free food or entertainment at any time, from serving wine by the bottle or carafe or beer by the pitcher with or without meals, or from including an alcoholic beverage as part of a meal package.

(d) Notwithstanding (a) and (b) of this section, a licensee or a licensee's agent or employee when acting as a caterer may offer or deliver free alcoholic beverages to a political, charitable, or educational group or organization.

(e) A person who violates this section is guilty of a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.350 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.350
Beverage dispensary tourism license.
Status: in_force

(a) A beverage dispensary tourism license authorizes the holder to sell or serve on the licensed premises alcoholic beverages for consumption only on the licensed premises.

(b) The biennial beverage dispensary tourism license fee is $2,500.

(c) The board may (1) issue a new beverage dispensary tourism license if it appears that the issuance will encourage the tourist trade by promoting the construction or improvement of (A) a hotel, motel, resort, or similar business relating to the tourist trade with a dining facility or having kitchen facilities in a majority of its rental rooms and at least a minimum number of rental rooms required according to the population of the incorporated city, unified municipality, or population area established under AS 04.11.400 (a) in which the facility will be located, as follows: (i) 10 rental rooms if the population is less than 1,501;

(ii) 20 rental rooms if the population is 1,501  2,500;

(iii) 25 rental rooms if the population is 2,501  5,000;

(iv) 30 rental rooms if the population is 5,001  15,000;

(v) 35 rental rooms if the population is 15,001  25,000;

(vi) 40 rental rooms if the population is 25,001  50,000; and

(vii) 50 rental rooms if the population is greater than 50,000; or

(B) an airport terminal; and

(2) approve the renewal or transfer of ownership of a beverage dispensary tourism license initially issued under (1) of this subsection or initially issued as a beverage dispensary license under AS 04.11.400 , as that section read on the date of the initial licensure, if the (A) holder of the license operates a hotel, motel, resort, or similar business relating to the tourist trade that (i) has a dining facility on the licensed premises or kitchen facilities in a majority of its rental rooms; and

(ii) maintains at least the minimum number of rental rooms that the hotel, motel, resort, or similar business had at the time of initial licensure or that were required at the time of initial licensure; or

(B) licensed premises are located inside an airport terminal.

(d) The holder of a beverage dispensary tourism license may not maintain on the licensed premises more than one room in which there is regularly maintained a fixed counter or service bar that has plumbing connections to permanent plumbing at which alcoholic beverages are sold or served to members of the public for consumption unless the license has a multiple fixed counter endorsement under AS 04.09.420 , a hotel or motel endorsement under AS 04.09.430 , or a large resort endorsement under AS 04.09.440 .

(e) Except as provided under AS 04.09.610 , 04.09.640, 04.09.680, and AS 04.16.120 (c), the holder of a beverage dispensary tourism license who sells or serves alcoholic beverages off the licensed premises or permits consumption off the premises of alcoholic beverages sold or served on the premises commits the offense of unauthorized beverage dispensary tourism activity.

(f) Unauthorized beverage dispensary tourism activity is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.580 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.580
Surrender or destruction of license.
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued under this title shall, if the board so directs, be surrendered on demand to a peace officer, agent, or officer of the board.

(b) The licensee shall surrender a current license to the board not later than 10 days after the loss or vacation of the licensed premises.

(c) If the license is destroyed, the licensee shall notify the board.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.503 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.503
Effect on licenses of restriction on sale.
Status: in_force

If a majority of the voters vote under AS 04.11.491 (a)(2) or (b)(2) to prohibit sale of alcoholic beverages except by the type or types of licensees or permit holders listed on the ballot, the board may not issue, renew, or transfer between persons or locations a license for premises located within the boundaries of the municipality and in unincorporated areas within five miles of the boundaries of the municipality or within the perimeter of the established village, except the type or types of licenses listed on the ballot. A license in effect within the boundaries of the municipality or perimeter of the established village, and in unincorporated areas within five miles of the boundaries of the municipality, except the type of license listed on the ballot, is void 90 days after the results of the election are certified. A license that expires during the 90 days after the results of a local option election are certified may be extended, until it is void under this section, by payment of a prorated portion of the biennial license fee.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.650 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.650
Music festival permit.
Status: in_force

(a) A music festival permit authorizes the holder of a restaurant or eating place license to sell or dispense beer and wine for consumption at a festival with multiple live music performances held off the holder's licensed premises.

(b) The board may issue a music festival permit to the holder of a restaurant or eating place license only if the licensed premises of the restaurant or eating place is located in the unorganized borough.

(c) The board may issue a music festival permit only for (1) a designated premises and for a limited period, not to exceed four calendar days;

(2) a music festival that has existed at the same location for a period of at least 10 years before the application for the permit is filed; and

(3) a music festival that is located in the unorganized borough.

(d) The board may not issue more than one music festival permit to the holder of a restaurant or eating place license in a calendar year.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.015 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.015
Purchase from nonlicensee prohibited.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not purchase or barter for alcoholic beverages from a person who is not a licensee, permittee, or an agent or employee of a licensee or permittee.

(b) A person who violates (a) of this section is guilty of a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.030 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.030
Death of licensee.
Status: in_force

(a) The executor or administrator of the estate of a person who was operating a business as a sole licensee under a license authorized by this title may continue to operate the licensed business until an application for transfer of a license to another person is approved or until the license is forfeited under (b) of this section.

(b) If an application for the transfer of ownership of a license from a deceased licensee is not made within 180 days of the death of the licensee or within an additional 90 days if an application for transfer of ownership made by the executor is denied, or no petition is made to the board for an extension of time under (c) of this section within the time, the license is forfeited.

(c) The board may extend the time limits in (b) of this section on petition of the executor or administrator.

(d) This section does not authorize the transfer of a liquor license by an administrator or executor to the estate of a decedent.

(e) The board may transfer a license to an executor or administrator only in the executor's or administrator's individual capacity.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.040 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.040
Board approval of transfers.
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued under this title may not be transferred to another person except with the written consent of the board.

(b) A license or permit issued under this title may not be transferred to a new location except with the written consent of the board.

(c) A person may not receive or transfer controlling interest in a liquor license issued to a partnership, including a limited partnership, a limited liability organization, or a corporation under this title, except with the written consent of the board.

(d) A person who transfers a license or permit or a controlling interest in a license or permit in violation of this section commits the offense of unauthorized transfer of an alcoholic beverage license or permit.

(e) Unauthorized transfer of an alcoholic beverage license or permit is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.660 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.660
License a privilege.
Status: in_force

(a) A license issued under this title is a personal privilege, not a property right.

(b) The privilege conferred upon the licensee is personal in nature and affords protection to the licensee only.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.320 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.320
Denial of new licenses and permits.
Status: in_force

(a) An application requesting issuance of a new license or endorsement shall be denied if (1) the board finds, after review of all relevant information, that issuance of the license or endorsement would not be in the best interests of the public;

(2) issuance of the license is prohibited by AS 04.11.410 , relating to location of premises near churches and schools;

(3) the application has not been completed in accordance with AS 04.11.260 ;

(4) issuance of the license or endorsement would violate the restrictions pertaining to the particular license or endorsement imposed under this title;

(5) issuance of the license is prohibited under this title as a result of an election conducted under AS 04.11.507 ;

(6) the requirements of AS 04.11.420  04.11.450 relating to zoning, ownership and location of the license, and the identity and financing of a licensee have not been met or the requirements of AS 04.11.430 (b) relating to location of the endorsement have not been met;

(7) issuance of the license is prohibited under AS 04.11.400 (a) or prohibition of issuance of the license is found necessary under AS 04.11.400 (b);

(8) the application contains false statements of material fact;

(9) the license is sought for the sale of alcoholic beverages in a first or second class city where there are no licensed premises at the time of application unless a majority of the voters have voted not to approve a local option to restrict or prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.491 , have voted to approve a local option to allow the type of premises under AS 04.11.491 (a)(2) or (3), or have voted to remove a restriction or prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.495 ; or

(10) the license is sought for the sale of alcoholic beverages in an established village where there are no licensed premises at the time of application unless a majority of the voters have voted not to approve a local option to restrict or prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.491 , have voted to approve a local option to allow the type of premises under AS 04.11.491 (b)(2), or have voted to remove a restriction or prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.495 .

(b) An application requesting issuance of a new permit shall be denied if (1) the board finds, after review of all relevant information, that issuance of the permit would not be in the best interests of the public;

(2) the board finds that any of the statements made in the application are untrue;

(3) the application has not been completed in accordance with AS 04.11.260 ; or

(4) the permit is sought for the sale of alcoholic beverages in a first or second class city or established village where there are no licensed premises at the time of application unless a majority of the voters have voted not to approve a local option to restrict or prohibit the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.491 , have voted to approve a local option to allow the type of permit under AS 04.11.491 (a)(2) or (b)(2), or have voted to remove a restriction or prohibition on the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.495 .
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.280 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.280
Outdoor recreation lodge license.
Status: in_force

(a) An outdoor recreation lodge license authorizes the holder to sell alcoholic beverages to a registered overnight guest or off-duty staff of the lodge for consumption on the licensed premises or in conjunction with purchased outdoor recreation activities provided by the licensee.

(b) The biennial outdoor recreation lodge license fee is $2,500.

(c) The board may not grant an application for transfer of an outdoor recreation lodge license to another location.

(d) In this section, outdoor recreation lodge means a licensed business that provides overnight accommodations and meals, is primarily involved in offering opportunities for persons to engage in outdoor recreation activities, and has a minimum of two guest rooms.

(e) The holder of an outdoor recreation lodge license who sells alcoholic beverages in violation of the authority granted under (a) of this section commits the offense of unauthorized outdoor recreation lodge activity.

(f) Unauthorized outdoor recreation lodge activity is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.022 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.022
Online sale and purchase of alcoholic beverages.
Status: in_force

(a) A licensee or a licensee's agent or employee may not sell or offer to sell alcoholic beverages to the public online unless the licensee holds a manufacturer direct shipment license issued under AS 04.09.370 or a package store shipping endorsement under AS 04.09.460 .

(b) A person may not purchase alcoholic beverages online except from the holder of a manufacturer direct shipment license issued under AS 04.09.370 or a package store shipping endorsement under AS 04.09.460 .

(c) A person who violates (a) of this section is, upon conviction, guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

(d) A person who violates (b) of this section is guilty of a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.060 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.060
Purchase by or delivery to persons under the age of 21.
Status: in_force

(a) A person under the age of 21 years may not purchase alcoholic beverages or solicit another to purchase alcoholic beverages for the person under the age of 21.

(b) A person may not influence the sale, gift, or service of an alcoholic beverage to a person under the age of 21 years, by misrepresenting the age of that person.

(c) A person may not order or receive an alcoholic beverage from a licensee, an agent or employee of the licensee, or another person, for the purpose of selling, giving, or serving it to a person under the age of 21 years.

(d) A person under the age of 21 years may not enter licensed premises where alcoholic beverages are sold and offer or present to a licensee or an agent or employee of the licensee a birth certificate or other written evidence of age, that is fraudulent or false or that is not actually the person's own, or otherwise misrepresent the person's age, for the purpose of inducing the licensee or an agent or employee of the licensee to sell, give, serve, or furnish alcoholic beverages contrary to law.

(e) A person under the age of 21 who is seeking to enter and remain in a licensed premises under AS 04.16.049 (a)(2) may not misrepresent the person's age or having obtained the consent of the parent or guardian required by that section.

(f) A person does not violate this section if the person performs an act proscribed under this section, the person performs that act at the request of a peace officer, the peace officer accompanies, supervises, or otherwise observes the person's act, and the purpose of the act is to assist in the enforcement of this section.

(g) A person who violates (a) of this section commits the offense of purchase by a person under 21 years of age.

(h) A person who violates (b) or (c) of this section commits the offense of delivery to a person under 21 years of age.

(i) Purchase by a person under 21 years of age is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.

(j) Delivery to a person under 21 years of age is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.

(k) For a person under 21 years of age who commits an offense under (g) of this section, the violation must be charged and filed with the court as a separate case and may not be combined or joined with any other minor offense or criminal charge in one action at the time of filing. A court may reduce the fine to $50 for a person who has not more than one previous violation or to $250 for a person who has two or more previous violations if the person provides the court, not later than six months after a judgment of conviction is entered, with proof of completion of (1) an alcohol safety action program or a juvenile alcohol safety action program developed, designated, or approved by the Department of Health under AS 47.37 ; or

(2) a community diversion panel.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.395 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.395
Conditions or restrictions imposed on a license, endorsement, or permit.
Status: in_force

(a) The board may, in the best interests of the public, impose conditions or restrictions on a license, endorsement, or permit issued under this chapter.

(b) Except for a conditional contractor's permit issued under AS 04.09.710 , the board may delegate to the director the authority to impose, in the best interests of the public, conditions or restrictions on a permit issued under this chapter.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.470 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.470
Package store delivery endorsement.
Status: in_force

(a) A package store delivery endorsement authorizes the holder of a package store license to deliver alcoholic beverages to the location of a social event as set out in this section. For purposes of this subsection, the board shall define by regulation the term social event.

(b) The biennial fee for a package store delivery endorsement is $200.

(c) The holder of a package store delivery endorsement may deliver alcoholic beverages only in response to an order. The board shall adopt regulations specifying the occasions for which delivery of alcoholic beverages is allowed and the manner of delivery by the licensee.

(d) The holder of a package store delivery endorsement may deliver alcoholic beverages only to a responsible adult at the delivery location specified on the order. The responsible adult shall provide identification and acceptable proof of age under AS 04.21.050 and acknowledge in writing receipt of the alcoholic beverages.

(e) The holder of a package store license who delivers alcoholic beverages without an endorsement under this section commits the offense of unendorsed package store delivery.

(f) The holder of a package store delivery endorsement who fails to comply with the requirements of (c) and (d) of this section commits the offense of package store delivery endorsement noncompliance.

(g) Unendorsed package store delivery is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.

(h) Package store delivery endorsement noncompliance is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.21.055 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.21 / Section 04.21.055
Refusal of service.
Status: in_force

A licensee, an agent, or employee may refuse to sell, give, or serve alcoholic beverages to a person if the licensee, agent, or employee reasonably believes that the consumption of alcohol by that person may result in serious harm to that person or to others.
Alaska Stat. § 04.06.075 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.06 / Section 04.06.075
Authority of director; annual budget.
Status: in_force

(a) The director shall enforce this title and regulations adopted by the board.

(b) The director is not a member of the board and may not vote on a matter before the board.

(c) The director shall prepare and submit to the board an annual budget for the board that includes funding for administration, enforcement, education, training, and prevention activities under this title.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.340 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.340
Distillery retail license.
Status: in_force

(a) A distillery retail license authorizes the holder to store, sell, or serve on the licensed premises distilled spirits for consumption on and off the premises.

(b) The biennial distillery retail license fee is $1,250.

(c) The board may issue a distillery retail license only to the holder of a distillery manufacturer license under AS 04.09.040 . The distillery retail licensed premises may be all or part of the distillery manufacturer licensed premises, or the distillery retail licensed premises may be at a single different site that is adjacent to the distillery manufacturer licensed premises.

(d) The holder of a distillery retail license may sell not more than three ounces of the holder's distilled spirits each day to a person on the licensed premises for consumption on the licensed premises. The holder of a distillery retail license may combine the holder's distilled spirits under this subsection with other ingredients that are not alcoholic beverages, including mixers, liquids, and garnishes.

(e) Except as provided under (g) of this section and AS 04.09.700 , the holder of a distillery retail license may not (1) allow live music or performances, disc jockeys, karaoke, televisions, pool tables, dart games, or organized games or tournaments on the premises where the consumption occurs;

(2) provide seats at the counter or bar where the distilled spirits are served;

(3) open the room where the consumption occurs before 9:00 a.m.; or

(4) serve distilled spirits after 9:00 p.m.

(f) The holder of a distillery retail license is authorized to sell not more than 3.75 liters of the holder's distilled spirits each day to a person on the licensed premises for consumption off the licensed premises.

(g) The holder of a distillery retail license may allow on the premises where the consumption occurs (1) activities, presentations, television or video displays, or other displays that directly promote or educate customers about the distillery's products, processes, or establishment; and

(2) other community organizations or businesses to provide presentations, classes, or product displays or host fundraisers.

(h) The holder of a distillery retail license commits the offense of failure to comply with the terms of a distillery retail license if the person stores, sells, or serves distilled spirits in violation of (a) of this section or violates (d), (e), or (f) of this section.

(i) Failure to comply with the terms of a distillery retail license is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.065 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.065
Civil penalty for violations of AS 04.16.060.
Status: in_force

(a) A person who has attained 18 years of age, or an emancipated minor, who violates AS 04.16.060 is, in addition to any criminal penalty provided by law, liable in a civil action to the licensee for a penalty of $1,500 plus costs and reasonable attorney fees.

(b) A person, having legal custody of an unemancipated minor who solicits another person to violate AS 04.16.060 , is liable in a civil action for a penalty of $1,000, plus costs and reasonable attorney fees, to the licensee from whom the other person purchased, ordered, or received an alcoholic beverage in violation of AS 04.16.060 .

(c) It is a condition precedent to maintaining an action under this section that the owner or seller of the merchandise send by first class mail to the defendant at the defendant's last known address 15 days or more before the action is commenced a notice demanding the relief authorized. The board may adopt regulations prescribing the form of this notice. It is not a condition precedent to maintaining an action under this section that the person who violated AS 04.16.060 or solicited a violation was charged or convicted under any statute or ordinance.

(d) In this section, emancipated minor means a minor whose disabilities have been removed for general purposes under AS 09.55.590 .
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.180 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.180
Penalties for violation.
Status: reserved

(a) [Repealed, § 164 ch 8 SLA 2022.] (b) A suspension or revocation of a license ordered by the board under AS 04.11.370 (a)(4) and (5) shall be as follows: (1) on first conviction, the license of the premises involved may not be revoked, but, except as provided in AS 04.16.030 and 04.16.052, may be suspended for not more than 45 days;

(2) on second conviction, the license of the premises involved may not be revoked, but may be suspended for not more than 90 days;

(3) on third conviction, the license of the premises involved may be suspended or revoked.

(c) This section does not affect the authority of the board to suspend or revoke a license when the board determines that continuance of activities under a license would not be in the best interests of the public.

(d) [Repealed, § 164 ch 8 SLA 2022.] (e) In addition to the criminal penalties specified in this title and AS 12.55 , a holder of a license under this title who is convicted of a crime or offense involving the violation of a provision of this title or a regulation adopted under this title is subject to suspension or revocation of the license under this section and other administrative penalties imposed by the board. For purposes of administrative penalties under this subsection, each violation is a separate offense.

(f) The holder of a license subject to suspension or revocation under (b)(2) or (3) of this section may request a hearing to petition the board to reduce the administrative penalty. The board may reduce the administrative penalty if the licensee shows, by a preponderance of the evidence, that (1) the licensee complied with the alcohol server education course requirement of AS 04.21.025 and adopted and enforced a compliance program and a disciplinary program for agents and employees of the licensee;

(2) the licensee has a pattern and practice of exercising the degree of care required under AS 04.16.030 ;

(3) the licensee posted warning signs as required under AS 04.21.065 ; and

(4) in the case of a conviction for a violation of AS 04.16.030 or 04.16.052, the agent or employee convicted under AS 04.16.030 or 04.16.052 completed an alcohol server education course under AS 04.21.025 .

(g) In this section, (1) conviction includes a conviction of a violation, a misdemeanor, and a felony;

(2) second conviction and third conviction include only convictions for violations that occur within five years after the first conviction; the terms refer to the cumulative number of convictions of a licensee of any combination of violations of the provisions of this title, regulations adopted under this title, or ordinances adopted under AS 04.21.010 ; second conviction and third conviction include a conviction of the agent or employee of a licensee of a violation of a law, regulation, or ordinance if the conviction constitutes a ground for suspension or revocation under AS 04.11.370 (a)(5).
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.280 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.280
Application for transfer of a license to another person.
Status: in_force

(a) An application for transfer of a license or a license with one or more endorsements to another person must contain the same information about the transferee as is required of an applicant for a new license or endorsement under AS 04.11.260 and must include other information required by the board.

(b) An application for the transfer of a license or a license with one or more endorsements to another person must be accompanied by a statement, under oath, executed by the transferor, listing all debts of the business and all taxes due by the business. The board shall promptly inform each listed creditor of the application and the amount shown as owed to that creditor.

(c) A license is automatically transferred as requested in an application for transfer of the license to another person if (1) the board does not approve or deny the completed application within 90 days after receiving the application;

(2) the application is for transfer of a (A) restaurant or eating place license under AS 04.09.210 ;

(B) seasonal restaurant or eating place tourism license under AS 04.09.360 ;

(C) restaurant or eating place license under AS 04.09.210 with one or more endorsements; or

(D) seasonal restaurant or eating place tourism license under AS 04.09.360 with one or more endorsements; and

(3) the applicant for transfer of a license has not previously had a license or permit suspended or revoked under AS 04.11.370 .

(d) The board may suspend or revoke a license that was automatically transferred to another person under (c) of this section if, after receiving criminal justice information and records obtained under AS 04.11.295 , the board determines that the licensee does not meet the qualifications for transfer of a license to another person under this title.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.508 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.508
Establishment of perimeter of established village.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under (b) and (c) of this section, for purposes of AS 04.11.491 , 04.11.497, and 04.11.503, the perimeter of an established village is a circle around the established village that includes an area within a five-mile radius of the post office of the established village. If the established village does not have a post office, the perimeter of an established village is a circle around the established village that includes an area within a five-mile radius of another site selected by the local governing body or by the board if the established village does not have a local governing body.

(b) If the perimeter of an established village determined under (a) of this section includes any area that is (1) within a municipality (A) that has adopted a local option, the local option adopted by the municipality applies in the overlapping area;

(B) the local option adopted by the established village does not apply in the overlapping area;

(2) within the perimeter of another established village and, if the other established village has (A) also adopted a local option under AS 04.11.491 , the local option of the established village that is less restrictive applies in the overlapping area;

(B) not adopted a local option under AS 04.11.491 , the local option does not apply in the overlapping area.

(c) If the board determines that the perimeter of an established village as provided under (a) and (b) of this section does not accurately reflect the perimeter of the established village, the board may establish the perimeter of the established village and the areas of overlapping perimeter described under (b) of this section for purposes of applying a local option selected under this chapter.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.070 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.070
Unauthorized manufacturer sale.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in AS 04.09.320  04.09.340, a person who holds a manufacturer license commits the offense of unauthorized manufacturer sale if the person sells its product in violation of AS 04.09.050 .

(b) Unauthorized manufacturer sale is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.670 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.670
Alcoholic beverage auction permit.
Status: in_force

(a) An alcoholic beverage auction permit authorizes the holder to sell alcoholic beverages by outcry, silent, or online auction. An alcoholic beverage auction permit is sufficient to authorize a nonprofit organization under (b) of this section to sell alcoholic beverages by outcry, silent, or online auction, and no other permit or license is required. An alcoholic beverage auction permit may be operated on the licensed premises of a beverage dispensary license, beverage dispensary tourism license, club license, restaurant or eating place license, or seasonal restaurant or eating place license.

(b) Only a nonprofit organization, such as a fraternal, civic, professional, or patriotic organization, that is incorporated under AS 10.20 and has been active for a period of at least two years before filing an application is eligible for an alcoholic beverage auction permit.

(c) The application for an alcoholic beverage auction permit filed under AS 04.11.260 must be signed by two officers of the organization. The nonprofit organization shall submit, together with the application, (1) either a signed copy of a resolution adopted by the board of directors or a copy of the minutes of a board meeting of the nonprofit organization authorizing the application; and

(2) a sworn affidavit showing the length of time the organization has been in existence.

(d) The director may not issue more than five alcoholic beverage auction permits to a nonprofit organization, including an auxiliary of the organization, in a calendar year. The director may issue a permit only for designated premises for a specific event and for a limited period as specified in the application.

(e) The nonprofit organization shall ensure that all profits derived from the sale of brewed beverages or wine under an alcoholic beverage auction permit are paid to the organization that holds the permit and not to an individual.

(f) The nonprofit organization may not permit consumption at the auction site of the alcoholic beverages being auctioned under an alcoholic beverage auction permit.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.570 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.570
Refund and forfeiture of fees.
Status: in_force

(a) If an application for a license or endorsement is denied, the board shall refund the license fee but not the application fee.

(b) A license or endorsement fee may not be refunded after the license or endorsement has been issued unless the board determines it has erred in the issuance through no fault of the applicant.

(c) If a license, endorsement, or permit is revoked on grounds that statements made in the application are untrue, the fee paid by the applicant is forfeited to the state.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.495 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.495
Removal of local option.
Status: repealed

(a) If a majority of the persons voting on the question vote to remove the option, a municipality or established village shall remove a local option previously adopted under AS 04.11.491 . The option is repealed effective the first day of the month following certification of the results of the election.

(b) A ballot question to remove a local option under this section must at least contain language substantially similar to: Shall (name of municipality or village) remove the local option currently in effect, that prohibits (current local option under AS 04.11.491 ), so that there is no longer any local option in effect? (yes or no).

(c) When issuing a license in the area that has removed a local option, the board shall give priority to an applicant who was formerly licensed and whose license was not renewed because of the results of the previous local option election. However, an applicant described in this subsection does not have a legal right to a license and the board is not required to approve the application.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.710 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.710
Conditional contractor's permit.
Status: in_force

(a) A conditional contractor's permit authorizes the holder to sell brewed beverages or wine for consumption only on designated premises for the designated period of the permit under AS 04.11.680 at construction sites that are located outside a city and inside the boundaries of a military or naval reservation.

(b) The biennial conditional contractor's permit fee is $1,250.

(c) An applicant for a conditional contractor's permit must obtain and file with the board written permission from the commanding officer of the military or naval reservation and the prime contractor of the remotely situated project for the conduct of the activities authorized by the permit. A conditional contractor's permit may be renewed biennially upon reapplication for a permit and may be revoked or suspended at the discretion of the commanding officer or the prime contractor.

(d) A conditional contractor's permit may not be transferred and is not valid after the completion of the holder's contract or the closing of the military or naval reservation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.370 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.370
Manufacturer direct shipment license.
Status: in_force

(a) A manufacturer direct shipment license authorizes the holder of a brewery retail license issued under AS 04.09.320 , winery retail license issued under AS 04.09.330 , or distillery retail license issued under AS 04.09.340 , or the holder of a manufacturer license issued in another state, to sell the holder's product in response to an order for shipment to a person, for personal use only and not for resale, who is located in the state. A manufacturer direct shipment license may not be transferred to another person or another location.

(b) The biennial fee for a manufacturer direct shipment license is $200.

(c) An applicant for issuance or renewal of a manufacturer direct shipment license shall (1) submit an application on a form prescribed by the board;

(2) consent to the jurisdiction of the board, the Department of Revenue, and any other state agency or state court concerning enforcement of this title; and

(3) if the applicant is the holder of a license or permit authorizing the holder to manufacture and sell its product to the public issued in another state, provide to the board a copy of the holder's license or permit issued (A) in the state; and

(B) by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.

(d) All product shipped to a purchaser in the state by the holder of a manufacturer direct shipment license is subject to the state excise tax.

(e) The holder of a manufacturer direct shipment license may not (1) ship product to an address with a zip code located in an area that has adopted a local option under AS 04.11.491 ;

(2) sell more than (A) 1.5 liters of distilled spirits to a purchaser in one transaction or more than 4.5 liters of distilled spirits to a purchaser in a calendar year;

(B) 18 liters of wine to a purchaser in one transaction or more than 108 liters of wine to a purchaser in a calendar year; or

(C) 288 ounces of brewed beverages to a purchaser in one transaction or more than 13.5 gallons of brewed beverages to a purchaser in a calendar year;

(3) ship its product using a common carrier who is not approved by the board to ship alcoholic beverages to persons in the state under AS 04.09.750 (b); or

(4) annually produce more than 300,000 barrels in total of brewed beverages or more than 50,000 proof gallons in total of distilled spirits.

(f) Before shipping an order under this section, the holder of a manufacturer direct shipment license shall (1) verify that the person submitting the order is at least 21 years of age, using an age verification service or other method, and that the named recipient of the shipment, if not the same person as the person submitting the order, is at least 21 years of age;

(2) determine that the order will not exceed the limits of (e)(2) of this section;

(3) provide written or electronic information to the person submitting the order on fetal alcohol syndrome and fetal alcohol effects resulting from a woman's consumption of alcohol during pregnancy; and

(4) label the shipping container as containing alcoholic beverages and requiring a signature by a person who is at least 21 years of age upon delivery.

(g) The holder of a manufacturer direct shipment license shall (1) retain records of sales made under this license for at least two years; and

(2) make records of sales available for inspection and audit by the board and the Department of Revenue.

(h) The board shall compile a list that is available for public inspection of zip codes that are located within a local option area and notify the holder of a manufacturer direct shipment license of any change to the list.

(i) The holder of a manufacturer direct shipment license commits the offense of failure to comply with the terms of a manufacturer direct shipment license if the person fails to comply with (e)  (g) of this section.

(j) Failure to comply with the terms of a manufacturer direct shipment license is a violation.

Article 5. Endorsements.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.420 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.420
Multiple fixed counter endorsement.
Status: in_force

(a) A multiple fixed counter endorsement authorizes the holder of a beverage dispensary license or a beverage dispensary tourism license to sell or serve alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises from multiple fixed counters.

(b) The biennial fee for a multiple fixed counter endorsement is $200.

(c) In addition to the fee under (b) of this section, the initial application fee for each fixed counter covered under the endorsement is $1,250.

(d) An initial application for a multiple fixed counter endorsement must include an annotated drawing of the location of each fixed counter in the licensed premises.

(e) A fixed counter at which alcoholic beverages are sold or served to the public for consumption covered under a multiple fixed counter endorsement must be a regularly maintained fixed counter or service bar that has plumbing connections to permanent plumbing. Multiple fixed counters must be located in the same building under the same contiguous licensed premises as set out in regulation, except as provided for the holder of a hotel or motel endorsement under AS 04.09.430 or a large resort endorsement under AS 04.09.440 . The board shall adopt regulations to implement this subsection.

(f) The holder of a beverage dispensary license or a beverage dispensary tourism license who maintains multiple fixed counters without an endorsement under this section commits the offense of unendorsed service at multiple fixed counters.

(g) The holder of a multiple fixed counter endorsement who fails to comply with the requirements of (e) of this section commits the offense of multiple fixed counter endorsement noncompliance.

(h) Unendorsed service at multiple fixed counters is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.

(i) Multiple fixed counter endorsement noncompliance is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.525 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.525
Notice to community council and others.
Status: in_force

On receipt of an application for the issuance, renewal, relocation, or transfer of the ownership of a license, the board shall provide written notice under AS 04.11.310 (b).
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.365 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.365
Licensed premises in multi-unit residential housing developments owned or financed by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation.
Status: in_force

For premises located in a multi-unit residential housing development owned or financed by the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the board may issue a new license under AS 04.11.320 , renew a license under AS 04.11.330 , or approve a request for relocation under AS 04.11.340 if the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation authorizes the use under AS 18.56.230 and (1) the license is a (A) restaurant or eating place license under AS 04.09.210 ; or

(B) seasonal restaurant or eating place tourism license under AS 04.09.360 ; or

(2) the premises are covered by a restaurant endorsement under AS 04.09.450 .
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.507 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.507
Procedure for local option elections.
Status: in_force

(a) Elections to adopt a local option under AS 04.11.491 , change a local option under AS 04.11.493 , or remove a local option under AS 04.11.495 , shall be conducted as required in this section.

(b) Upon receipt of a petition of a number of registered voters equal to 35 percent or more of the number of votes cast at the last regular municipal election, the local governing body of a municipality shall place upon a separate ballot at the next regular election, or at a special election, whichever local option, change in local option, or removal of local option constitutes the subject of the petition. The local governing body shall conduct the election under the election ordinance of the municipality.

(c) Upon receipt of a petition of 35 percent or more of the registered voters residing within an established village, the lieutenant governor shall place upon a separate ballot at a special election the local option, change in local option, or removal of local option that constitutes the subject of the petition. The lieutenant governor shall conduct the election under AS 15 .

(d) A petition filed with the local governing body of a municipality under (b) of this section, that places on the ballot the option set out in AS 04.11.491 (a)(5), constitutes a proposed ordinance of the municipality.

(e) AS 29.26.110  29.26.160 apply to a petition under (b) of this section in a general law municipality except the (1) number of required signatures is determined under (b) of this section rather than under AS 29.26.130 ;

(2) application filed under AS 29.26.110 must at least contain language substantially similar to the questions set out under AS 04.11.491  04.11.495 rather than containing an ordinance or resolution;

(3) petition must at least contain language substantially similar to the questions set out under AS 04.11.491  04.11.495 rather than material required under AS 29.26.120 (a)(1) and (2).

(f) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, an election under (b) or (c) of this section to remove a local option or to change to a less restrictive option than the local option previously adopted under AS 04.11.491 may not be conducted during the first 24 months after the local option was adopted or more than once in a 36-month period.

(g) Notwithstanding AS 29.26.140 (a), after a petition has been certified as sufficient to meet the requirements of (b) or (c) of this section, another petition may not be filed or certified until after the question presented in the first petition has been voted on. Only one local option question may be presented in an election.
Alaska Stat. § 04.11.420 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.11 / Section 04.11.420
Zoning limitations.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not be issued a new license, endorsement, or permit or transfer a license or a license with endorsement to a new location in a municipality if a zoning regulation or ordinance prohibits the land use unless a variance of the regulation or ordinance has been approved.

(b) The municipality shall inform the board of zoning regulations or ordinances that prohibit the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages.

(c) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, a license may be renewed if (1) the license was issued before the effective date of a change to a local zoning regulation or ordinance that would prohibit the renewal; and

(2) at the time the license was issued, the license conformed with local zoning regulations and ordinances.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.610 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.610
Beverage dispensary caterer's permit.
Status: in_force

A beverage dispensary caterer's permit authorizes the holder of a beverage dispensary license or beverage dispensary tourism license to sell or dispense alcoholic beverages at conventions, picnics, sporting activities or events, concerts, street festivals, or similar affairs held off the holder's licensed premises for which a beverage dispensary license or beverage dispensary tourism license would not otherwise be required. The permit may be issued only for designated premises for a specific occasion and for a limited period.
Alaska Stat. § 04.09.440 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.09 / Section 04.09.440
Large resort endorsement.
Status: in_force

(a) A large resort endorsement authorizes the holder of a beverage dispensary license or a beverage dispensary tourism license that is a large resort to sell or serve alcoholic beverages from multiple locations on the resort property to guests for consumption in areas on the site of the large resort, including a dining room, banquet room, guest room, open air venue, and ingress or egress route between those areas.

(b) The biennial fee for a large resort endorsement is $200.

(c) The holder of a large resort endorsement shall apply for a multiple fixed counter endorsement under AS 04.09.420 to sell or serve alcoholic beverages from multiple locations within the large resort's property. The locations do not need to be located in the same building or on the same parcel, but must be within the boundary of the large resort, as that term is defined in (h) of this section.

(d) The holder of a large resort endorsement may sell or serve alcoholic beverages only from locations on the site of the large resort.

(e) For federal income tax purposes, the profit and loss from the licensed business conducted at locations on the resort under a large resort endorsement, other than guest rooms, must be combined or consolidated with the profit and loss from the licensed business conducted under the multiple fixed counter endorsement.

(f) The holder of a large resort endorsement shall exercise control over conduct of the business in all areas of the licensed premises.

(g) A holder of a beverage dispensary license with a large resort endorsement may stock alcoholic beverages in guest rooms, for sale and consumption only in the guest room. Alcoholic beverages stocked under this subsection must be stocked by an employee who is 21 years of age or older, may not be supplied or resupplied during hours that the sale of alcoholic beverages is prohibited as provided under AS 04.16.010 (a) and (d), and must be stored in a unit using a key or combination lock system within the guest room. A key lock system must be designed to prevent the removal of the key unless the unit is locked. Except for the licensee, or an agent or employee of the licensee, a key or combination enabling a person to obtain alcoholic beverages stocked in a guest room may be provided only to a guest who occupies the room and who is 21 years of age or older.

(h) In this section, large resort means a resort that offers both outdoor recreational activities and overnight lodging to the public and is located on a site consisting of at least 10 contiguous acres containing one or more parcels of real property owned by the licensee or leased by the licensee, or a combination of parcels owned by the licensee and leased by the licensee.

(i) The holder of a beverage dispensary license or a beverage dispensary tourism license who engages in activity for which a large resort endorsement is required under this section without an endorsement under this section commits the offense of unendorsed large resort service.

(j) The holder of a large resort endorsement who fails to comply with the requirements of (c)  (g) of this section commits the offense of large resort endorsement noncompliance.

(k) Unendorsed large resort service is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.00

(l) Large resort endorsement noncompliance is a violation.
Alaska Stat. § 04.21.050 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.21 / Section 04.21.050
Proof of age and of not being restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages.
Status: in_force

(a) If a licensee or an agent or employee of the licensee questions or has reason to question whether a person entering licensed premises, or ordering, purchasing, attempting to purchase, or otherwise procuring or attempting to procure alcoholic beverages, (1) has attained the age of 21 years or is entering without consent in violation of AS 04.16.049 (a)(2) and has not attained the age of 16 years, that licensee, agent, or employee shall require the person to furnish proof of age acceptable under (b) of this section or proof of consent in a form determined by the board; if the person questioned does not furnish proof of age acceptable under (b) of this section, or if a licensee, agent, or employee questions or has reason to question the validity of the proof of age furnished, the licensee, employee, or agent shall require the person to sign a statement that the person is over the age of 21 or 16 years, as appropriate; this statement shall be made on a form prepared by and furnished to the licensee by the board;

(2) is restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages under AS 04.16.160 , the licensee, agent, or employee may, but has no duty or obligation to, require the person to furnish proof acceptable under (b) of this section that the person is not restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages or require the person to sign a statement that the person is not restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages under AS 04.16.160 ; this statement shall be made on a form prepared by and furnished to the licensee by the board.

(b) Except as provided in AS 04.16.160 , a valid driver's license or a valid identification card is acceptable as proof of age or that the person is not restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages when used for identification in the purchase of alcoholic beverages and for securing entry to and remaining on premises where alcoholic beverages are sold if the license or identification card is made of or encased in plastic and contains a photograph of the licensee or card holder and a statement of age or date of birth. A licensee, agent, or employee may elect to not accept a passport, military identification card, or other identification as proof that the person is not restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages and may require the person to furnish a valid driver's license or state identification card or otherwise furnish proof that the person is not a resident of this state.

(c) A licensee, or an agent or employee of the licensee, may not be charged for a violation of AS 04.16.047  04.16.052 if a signed statement as provided in (a) of this section is secured in good faith, or a valid driver's license or identification card is presented indicating that the owner and possessor of the presented driver's license or identification card is 21 or 16 years of age or over or is not restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages, as appropriate.
Alaska Stat. § 04.16.125 — AK Code / Title 4 / Chapter 04.16 / Section 04.16.125
Alcoholic beverages transported by common carrier.
Status: in_force

(a) A person may not use a common carrier to transport alcoholic beverages into an area that has restricted the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.491 (a)(1), (2), or (3) or (b)(1) or (2) unless (1) the shipping container holding the alcoholic beverages is clearly labeled as containing alcoholic beverages; and

(2) an itemized invoice showing the quantity and purchase value of distilled spirits, wine, and brewed beverages is attached to the outside of the shipping container.

(b) The requirements in (a) of this section do not apply to (1) a person transporting (A) two liters or less of wine;

(B) one gallon or less of brewed beverages; or

(C) one liter or less of distilled spirits; or

(2) the transportation of alcoholic beverages for use on premises allowed under AS 04.11.491 (a)(2) or (3) or (b)(2) or for use under a permit allowed under AS 04.11.491 (a)(2).

(c) In this section, (1) common carrier means a motor vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, or railroad car available for public hire to transport freight or passengers;

(2) transport has the meaning given in AS 04.11.499 .

(d) A person who knowingly violates this section commits the crime of unauthorized transportation of alcoholic beverages by common carrier into a local option area.

(e) Unauthorized transportation of alcoholic beverages by common carrier into a local option area is a class A misdemeanor.