AK SB261

Increases the number of public representatives on the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board from two to at least three members.

Requires at least one public representative member to reside in a rural area, defined as a community not connected by road or rail to Anchorage or Fairbanks with a population of 6,000 or less, or larger communities that participated in a local option election.

Changes the limit on board members in the same business, occupation, or profession from no more than three to no more than two.

Prohibits public representative board members and their immediate family members (spouse, child, or parent) from having any financial interest in the alcoholic beverage industry.

The rural area residency requirement applies beginning on the date the first term of office of a general public board member expires, and takes effect immediately.