Bill > HB236

This bill amends Alaska law to prohibit the sale of over-the-counter weight-loss drugs and dietary supplements intended for weight loss or muscle building to individuals under 18 years of age, unless they have a prescription from a licensed practitioner. Sellers must verify the age of the buyer, either in person by checking government-issued photo identification or, for online orders, through an age verification service before shipping, and ensure the recipient is also 18 or older. If a sale occurs in person and the buyer appears to be 25 or older, age verification is not required. The bill defines "dietary supplement for weight loss or muscle building" as a supplement labeled or marketed for these purposes, and "over-the-counter weight-loss drug" as a non-prescription drug intended for weight loss. Violators face fines of $250 for a first offense and $350 for subsequent offenses. Furthermore, the bill reserves the authority to regulate these sales to minors to the state, preventing municipalities from enacting their own ordinances on the matter.

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