Alaska2026Passed Legislature

HB37

Alcohol Warning Signs on Licensed Premises

Last scannedSep 21, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This law changes how many warning signs alcohol sellers must post and updates what those signs say about health risks and penalties.

Reduces the number of required warning signs from three to two for most licensed places selling or serving alcohol.
Updates the first sign text to warn that drinking during pregnancy can cause birth defects and that alcohol use can cause cancer, including breast and colon cancers.
Removes warnings about smoking cigarettes from the health risk sign on premises where people buy or drink alcohol.
Requires license holders to display one sign near areas where customers purchase or consume drinks.
Requires a second sign at every customer entrance warning of fines for minors entering alone and penalties for serving underage drinkers.

Holders of brewery, winery, distillery, restaurant, club, package store, pub, theater, common carrier dispensary, sporting activity or event, outdoor recreation lodge, fair, golf course, destination resort, and other alcohol licenses.
Businesses with permits to serve or sell alcohol at events like fairs, festivals, sports activities, art exhibits, music festivals, nonprofit organization events, package store tasting events, catering services, and conditional contractor's permits.

The text does not state when this law will officially take effect.
The bill only changes signs required by AS 04.21.065 and does not mention other types of alcohol regulations or penalties outside the sign requirements.

Plain language

Licensed premises: A building or area where a business has official permission from the state to sell or serve alcoholic beverages.
Civilly liable: Legally responsible for paying money damages, such as the $1,500 fine mentioned on the sign.

Official record

Validated

ALCOHOL WARNING SIGNS ON LIC. PREMISES An Act relating to the posting of warning signs for alcoholic beverages.

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