Alaska § 04.16.020 - Solicitation of alcoholic beverages; purchase on behalf of another.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 04.16.020 — Solicitation of alcoholic beverages; purchase on behalf of another., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 04.16.020. Solicitation of alcoholic beverages; purchase on behalf of another.
(a) A person may not pay or receive from another a salary, percentage, or commission to solicit or encourage a patron of licensed premises to purchase alcoholic or other beverages for a person other than the patron.
(b) A licensee, an agent, or employee may not knowingly permit a person to loiter within or about premises licensed under this title for the purpose of begging or soliciting a patron or visitor to purchase alcoholic or other beverages for the person who is begging or soliciting.
(c) A person may not purchase alcohol by written order on behalf of another person who resides in a municipality or established village that has adopted a local option under AS 04.11.491 (a)(5) or (b)(4).
(d) A person who violates a provision of this section commits the offense of unauthorized solicitation or purchase of alcoholic beverages.
(e) Unauthorized solicitation or purchase of alcoholic beverages is a violation and is punishable by a fine of $100.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 04.16.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 04.16.020 cover?
Section 04.16.020 ("Solicitation of alcoholic beverages; purchase on behalf of another.") 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 § 04.16.020?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 04.16.020 apply to my situation?
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