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AK HB335

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Fields

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 04.21.020(a) to clarify civil liability standards for persons providing alcoholic beverages
  • Licensed providers or their agents/employees can only be held liable for injuries from intoxication if beverages were provided to a person under 21 years of age without proper age verification documentation
  • Licensed providers can be held liable for providing beverages to an intoxicated person in violation of AS 04.16.030(a)(2)-(4) or knowingly selling, giving, or bartering beverages to an intoxicated person in violation of AS 04.16.030(a)(1)
  • Age verification affidavit, liquor ID card, or driver's license meeting statutory requirements serves as a defense against liability for underage provision
  • Exceptions to liability protections remain under sections (b) and (d) of the statute

Legislative Description

Civil Liability For Providing Alcohol

Liability

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

2/20/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce2/20/2024

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