Alaska § 18.80.255 - Unlawful practices by the state or its political subdivisions.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.80.255 — Unlawful practices by the state or its political subdivisions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.80.255. Unlawful practices by the state or its political subdivisions.
It is unlawful for the state or any of its political subdivisions (1) to refuse, withhold from, or deny to a person any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges because of race, religion, sex, color, or national origin;
(2) to publish, circulate, issue, display, post, or mail a written or printed communication, notice, or advertisement that states or implies that any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges of the office or agency will be refused, withheld from, or denied to a physically or mentally disabled person or a person of a certain race, religion, sex, color, or national origin or that the patronage of a physically or mentally disabled person or a person belonging to a particular race, creed, sex, color, or national origin is unwelcome, not desired, or solicited; it is not unlawful to post notice that facilities to accommodate the physically or mentally disabled are not available;
(3) to refuse or deny to a person any local, state, or federal funds, services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges because of physical or mental disability.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 18.80.255
What does Alaska Statutes § 18.80.255 cover?
Section 18.80.255 ("Unlawful practices by the state or its political subdivisions.") 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 § 18.80.255?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 18.80.255 apply to my situation?
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