Alaska § 04.16.047 - Access of persons with restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 04.16.047 — Access of persons with restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 04.16.047. Access of persons with restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages.
(a) A person who is restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages under AS 04.16.160 may not knowingly enter or remain in premises licensed under this title to obtain or consume alcoholic beverages.
(b) A licensee may bring a civil action against a person who violates this section if the violation occurs on the premises of that licensee. If judgment is entered in favor of the licensee, the court shall award civil damages in the amount of $1,000 and award reasonable costs and reasonable attorney fees allowed under the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.
(c) Nothing in this section or AS 04.16.160 creates a duty or imposes an obligation on a licensee to physically check the identification of any person entering licensed premises.
(d) A person who is restricted from purchasing alcoholic beverages under AS 04.16.160 who knowingly violates (a) of this section commits the crime of entering or remaining on licensed premises.
(e) Entering or remaining on licensed premises is a class A misdemeanor.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Alaska Statutes § 04.16.047 cover?
Section 04.16.047 ("Access of persons with restriction on purchasing alcoholic beverages.") 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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