Alaska2026Passed Legislature

HB68

Alcohol Sales Rules and Warning Signs

Last scannedSep 21, 2026, 12:32 AM

In one sentence

This bill updates rules for restaurants, theaters, resorts, and other licensed places regarding who can work there, when alcohol can be served in theaters, and how minors may enter or stay on the premises.

Requires restaurant license holders to prove they have enough supervision so people under 21 cannot get alcohol before a license is issued or renewed.
Allows teenagers aged 16 to 20 to work at breweries, wineries, distilleries, hotels, resorts, golf courses, wholesalers, lodges, and restaurants, but bans them from selling or serving drinks unless the business offers adult entertainment.
Changes theater rules so alcohol can only be sold in specific areas during a time window starting two hours before an event until one hour after it ends.
Permits people aged 16 to enter restaurant premises for dining, while those under 16 must be with someone over 21 and have parental consent.
Allows minors at least 16 years old (or younger with parental consent) to stay on resort or lodge property for travel and recreation activities.

Restaurants, theaters, breweries, wineries, distilleries, hotels, resorts, golf courses, wholesalers, common carrier dispensaries, and outdoor recreation lodges.
Employees aged 16 to 20 working at licensed premises.
Minors entering or staying on licensed premises for dining, travel, lodging, or recreation.

The provided text does not state when these new rules will officially start taking effect.
The bill text is truncated before listing all criminal penalties for breaking the rules.
The exact definition of 'adult entertainment' is found in a different law section (AS 23.10.350(f)) and only referenced here.

Plain language

Bona fide restaurant: A legitimate eating place as defined by state law where food and drinks are served under the control of the license holder.
Licensed premises: The specific building or area that has an official permit to sell alcohol.

Official record

Validated

ALCOHOL: SALE, WARNING SIGNS An Act relating to the sale of alcohol; and relating to the posting of warning signs for alcoholic beverages.

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