Alaska § 28.35.029 - Open container.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 28.35.029 — Open container., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28.35.029. Open container.
(a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle on a highway or vehicular way or area, when there is an open bottle, can, or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, except as provided in (b) of this section.
(b) Except as provided in AS 28.33.130 , a person may transport an open bottle, can, or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage (1) in the trunk of a motor vehicle;
(2) on a motor driven cycle, or behind the last upright seat in a motor home, station wagon, hatchback, or similar trunkless vehicle, if the open bottle, can, or other receptacle is enclosed within another container;
(3) behind a solid partition that separates the vehicle driver from the area normally occupied by passengers; or
(4) if the open bottle, can, or other receptacle is in the possession of a passenger in a motor vehicle for which the owner receives direct monetary compensation and that has a capacity of 12 or more persons.
(c) In this section (1) “alcoholic beverage” has the meaning given in AS 04.21.080 (b);
(2) [Repealed, § 29 ch 3 SLA 1992.] (3) “motor vehicle” means a vehicle for which a driver's license is required;
(4) “open” includes having a broken seal;
(5) “passenger compartment” means the area normally occupied by the driver and passengers and includes a utility or glove compartment accessible to the driver or a passenger while the motor vehicle is being operated.
(d) A person who violates (a) of this section is guilty of an infraction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 28.35.029
What does Alaska Statutes § 28.35.029 cover?
Section 28.35.029 ("Open container.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 28.35.029?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 28.35.029 apply to my situation?
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