Bill > HB37

This bill modifies Alaska's requirements for warning signs at establishments that serve or sell alcohol by reducing the number of required signs from three to two while updating their content. The first required sign would now warn that alcohol use during pregnancy can cause birth defects and that alcohol can cause cancers like breast and colon cancers, replacing the previous more detailed language about drinking and smoking. The second sign would continue to warn about potential legal consequences for underage individuals entering licensed premises and for providing alcohol to minors, with specific details about potential civil damages of $1,500 and criminal penalties including up to five years imprisonment and a $50,000 fine. The bill applies to a wide range of alcohol-related licenses and permits, including breweries, wineries, distilleries, restaurants, bars, clubs, package stores, and various event permits. The warning signs must be at least 11 inches by 14 inches with lettering at least one-half inch high in contrasting colors, and must be displayed prominently where customers can easily see them, with the second sign specifically required at each entrance to the licensed premises.

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