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This bill makes several modifications to Alaska's alcohol regulations, focusing on licensing, employment, and warning signage requirements. The bill expands employment opportunities for individuals aged 16-20 in various alcohol-related businesses, including restaurants, hotels, golf courses, and manufacturers, while maintaining restrictions on selling or serving alcohol. It allows patriotic organizations to establish reciprocity agreements to sell alcoholic beverages to each other's members and adjusts the time periods for alcohol sales in theater licenses. The bill also updates warning sign requirements in establishments that sell alcohol, mandating new language that warns about potential birth defects from alcohol use during pregnancy and the increased risk of certain cancers. Additionally, the bill modifies rules about minors entering licensed premises, providing more nuanced guidelines for when individuals under 21 can be present in establishments that serve alcohol, such as for dining or employment purposes. The changes are set to take effect on May 1, 2025, with specific provisions for warning signs taking effect on August 1, 2025. The bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for alcohol-related businesses while maintaining protections for minors and promoting public health awareness.

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