Alaska § 04.16.050 - Possession, control, or consumption by persons under 21 years of age.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 04.16.050 — Possession, control, or consumption by persons under 21 years of age., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 04.16.050. Possession, control, or consumption by persons under 21 years of age.
(a) A person under 21 years of age may not knowingly consume, possess, or control alcoholic beverages except those furnished to persons under AS 04.16.051 (b).
(b) A person under 21 years of age who knowingly consumes, possesses, or controls an alcoholic beverage other than an alcoholic beverage furnished under AS 04.16.051 (b) commits the offense of minor consuming or in possession or control.
(c) Minor consuming or in possession or control is a violation, punishable by a fine of $500. The violation must be charged and filed with the court as a separate case and may not be combined or joined with any other minor offense or criminal charge in one action at the time of filing. A court may reduce the fine to $50 for a person who has not more than one previous violation or to $250 for a person who has two or more previous violations if the person provides the court, not later than six months after a judgment of conviction is entered, with proof of completion of (1) an alcohol safety action program or a juvenile alcohol safety action program developed, designated, or approved by the Department of Health under AS 47.37 ; or
(2) a community diversion panel.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 04.16.050
What does Alaska Statutes § 04.16.050 cover?
Section 04.16.050 ("Possession, control, or consumption by persons under 21 years of age.") 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.
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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