This bill amends various sections of Alaska's alcohol laws, primarily focusing on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in licensed establishments. Key changes include allowing individuals aged 16 and 17 to be employed in licensed premises under certain conditions, and clarifying that persons aged 18 to 20 may work in various licensed establishments, including breweries and restaurants, but cannot sell or serve alcohol. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for warning signs regarding alcohol use, emphasizing the risks associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy and its potential link to cancer.

The bill also expands the definition of who can purchase alcohol under a club license to include members of patriotic organizations with reciprocity agreements. It modifies the time frame during which theaters can serve alcohol, extending it to two hours before an event until one hour after. Furthermore, the bill mandates that warning signs must be displayed prominently in licensed premises, detailing the legal consequences for providing alcohol to minors and the civil liabilities for underage individuals entering such premises. The effective date for the warning sign requirements is set for August 1, 2025, while the rest of the bill will take effect on May 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
SB0015A, AM SB 15, introduced 01/10/2025: 04.09.210, 04.21.080, 04.16.049, 04.09.250, 04.09.360, 04.09.450, 04.16.050, 23.10.350, 04.16.052, 04.21.065
SB0015B, AM HCS SB 15(L&C), introduced 02/19/2025: 04.09.210, 04.21.080, 04.16.049, 04.09.220, 04.09.250, 04.09.360, 04.09.450, 04.16.050, 23.10.350, 04.16.052, 04.21.065
SB0015Z, AM Enrolled SB 15, introduced 04/04/2025: 04.09.210, 04.21.080, 04.16.049, 04.09.220, 04.09.250, 04.09.360, 04.09.450, 04.16.050, 23.10.350, 04.16.052, 04.21.065