This bill amends various sections of Alaska's alcohol regulations, primarily focusing on local option elections and the management of alcohol sales and shipments in municipalities that have restricted alcohol sales. Key changes include the addition of new provisions allowing municipalities to adopt local options that restrict the sale of alcoholic beverages, specifically adding a new category (6) to the existing options. The bill also establishes a statewide database to track alcohol purchases and shipments to residents in restricted areas, ensuring that endorsement holders can only ship alcohol to designated community delivery sites or the purchaser's residence.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions under which applications for new licenses or endorsements may be denied, emphasizing the importance of public interest and compliance with local regulations. It specifies that municipalities can designate delivery sites for alcohol and sets limits on the amounts of alcohol that can be shipped to restricted areas. The bill also clarifies the consequences for licenses in areas where local options are adopted, including the potential voiding of licenses that do not comply with the new restrictions. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB0155A, AM HB 155, introduced 03/26/2025: 04.06.095, 04.11.491, 04.09.460, 04.11.010, 04.16.200, 04.11.320, 04.11.410, 04.11.260, 04.11.507, 04.11.420, 04.11.450, 04.11.430, 04.11.400, 04.11.495, 04.09.610, 04.09.210, 04.09.200, 04.09.230, 04.16.051, 04.11.503, 04.11.505, 04.21.010