Alaska § 04.16.057 - Permitting minor to illegally possess liquor in dwelling.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 04.16.057 — Permitting minor to illegally possess liquor in dwelling., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 04.16.057. Permitting minor to illegally possess liquor in dwelling.
(a) Except as provided by AS 04.16.051 , a person who is physically in possession and exercising dominion and control over a dwelling may not knowingly permit a person under 21 years of age to possess an alcoholic beverage in the dwelling.
(b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a violation and is punishable by a fine of $500.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 04.16.057 cover?
Section 04.16.057 ("Permitting minor to illegally possess liquor in dwelling.") 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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