Alaska

The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is established as a regulatory and quasi-judicial agency for control of the manufacture, barter, possession, and sale of alcoholic beverages in the state. Alaska is a “license” state with issuance of licenses by the board to private businesses.

Over 75 Alaska communities have, by local option, banned the importation or possession of alcoholic beverages.

Laws & Rules:

• AS 04 – Statutes (Updated 5.1.2025)
• 3 AAC 305 – Alcohol Regulations (Effective 5/15/2025)
• Title 4 Rewrite (Senate Bill 9)
• AMCO – Alcohol Regulation Projects
• Alcoholic Beverage Tax Rates

Required: No

Alaska does not regulate out-of-state suppliers. Only Alaska licensed wholesalers may import alcoholic beverages into Alaska for resale.

Required: No

Label registration and/or approval for wine products is not required.

Franchise Law: No

Exclusive Territories: Not Required

Alaska does not have a franchise law for wine.

Required: No

Alaska does not regulate out-of-state suppliers.

Available: No

A salesperson’s license is not required.

Allowed: No

Interstate self-distribution is not permitted.

• Alcohol FAQs
• Trade Practices
• Alcohol Local Option Communities
• Alcoholic Beverages Tax FAQ