(a) [See delayed amendment note] A person may not use a common carrier to transport alcoholic beverages into an area that has restricted the sale of alcoholic beverages under AS 04.11.491(a)(1), (2), or (3) or (b)(1) or (2) unless
(1) the shipping container holding the alcoholic beverages is clearly labeled as containing alcoholic beverages with letters that contrast in color to the shipping container and that are at least two inches in height; and
(2) an itemized invoice showing the quantity and purchase value of distilled spirits, of wine, and of malt beverages is attached to the outside of the shipping container.
(b) [See delayed amendment note] This section does not apply to
(1) a person transporting not more than
(A) two liters of wine;
(B) one gallon of malt beverages; or
(C) one liter of distilled spirits; or
(2) the transportation of alcoholic beverages for use on premises allowed under AS 04.11.491(a)(2) - (3) or (b)(2) or for use under a permit allowed under AS 04.11.491(a)(2).
(c) In this section,
(1) “common carrier” means a motor vehicle, watercraft, aircraft, or railroad car available for public hire to transport freight or passengers;
(2) “transport” has the meaning given in AS 04.11.499.
(d) [Effective January 1, 2024.] A person who knowingly violates this section commits the crime of unauthorized transportation of alcoholic beverages by common carrier into a local option area.
(e) [Effective January 1, 2024.] Unauthorized transportation of alcoholic beverages by common carrier into a local option area is a class A misdemeanor.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 16. Regulation of Sales and Distribution
Sec. 04.16.010. Hours of sale and presence on licensed premises (standard closing hours).
Sec. 04.16.015. Pricing and marketing of alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 04.16.020. Solicitation of alcoholic beverages; purchase on behalf of another.
Sec. 04.16.025. Illegal presence on premises involving alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 04.16.030. Prohibited conduct relating to drunken persons.
Sec. 04.16.035. Possession of ingredients for homebrew in certain areas.
Sec. 04.16.040. Access of drunken persons to licensed premises.
Sec. 04.16.045. Obligation to enforce restrictions in licensed premises.
Sec. 04.16.047. Access of persons with restriction on purchasing alcohol.
Sec. 04.16.049. Access of persons under the age of 21 to licensed premises.
Sec. 04.16.050. Possession, control, or consumption by persons under 21 years of age.
Sec. 04.16.051. Furnishing or delivery of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21.
Sec. 04.16.052. Furnishing of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 21 by licensees.
Sec. 04.16.055. Room rental for purposes of consuming alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 04.16.057. Permitting minor to illegally possess liquor in dwelling.
Sec. 04.16.060. Purchase by or delivery to persons under the age of 21.
Sec. 04.16.065. Civil penalty for violations of AS 04.16.060.
Sec. 04.16.070. Sales on election day. [See delayed repeal note]
Sec. 04.16.080. Sales or consumption at school events.
Sec. 04.16.090. Prohibition of bottle clubs.
Sec. 04.16.100. Restriction on size of containers. [See delayed repeal note]
Sec. 04.16.110. Sale of certain alcoholic beverages prohibited.
Sec. 04.16.120. Removal or introduction of alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 04.16.125. Alcoholic beverages transported by common carrier.
Sec. 04.16.130. Stock confined to licensed premises.
Sec. 04.16.140. Sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages in a warehouse.
Sec. 04.16.150. Licensee responsible for violations.
Sec. 04.16.160. Restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 04.16.170. Source of alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 04.16.172. Restrictions on purchase and sale of alcoholic beverages.
Sec. 04.16.175. Furnishing alcoholic beverages in aid of gambling enterprise.