This bill establishes regulations regarding the sale of weight-loss drugs and dietary supplements for weight loss or muscle building to minors in Alaska. It prohibits sellers from selling these products to individuals under 18 years of age unless they can verify the buyer's age through government-issued identification or if the buyer has a prescription from a licensed practitioner. The bill outlines specific conditions under which sales can occur, including in-person sales where the seller reasonably presumes the buyer to be 25 years or older. Violations of this section can result in fines, with increasing penalties for repeated offenses.

Additionally, the bill reserves the authority to regulate the sale of these products to minors exclusively to the state, preventing municipalities from enacting their own ordinances on this matter. This provision applies to both home rule and general law municipalities, ensuring a uniform approach to the regulation of weight-loss drugs and dietary supplements across Alaska.

Statutes affected:
HB0236A, AM HB 236, introduced 01/09/2026: 29.10.200, 29.35.142