Definitions set forth in section 2.30.120 are hereby incorporated by reference.
(AO No. 2023-71, § 3, 6-20-2023)
A.
Compliance determination. In determining whether applications have complied with the provisions of this chapter, the clerk shall compile all department reviews received determining whether the proposed activity or business complies with the specific laws or municipal regulations administered by the municipal departments referenced in section 10.10.020 and submit them to the assembly with the application in the form of a resolution or memorandum. All comments received to the clerk's office from the public or community council shall be submitted with the application as well as any enforcement actions if applicable.
B.
Renewals. On or before September 1 of each year, the clerk shall notify all community councils of alcohol licenses located within their boundaries that will be reviewed for renewal during the following year and advise councils they may request a public hearing before the assembly.
1.
Requests for a public hearing before the assembly shall be made by no later than October 15 of that same year and shall be submitted to the clerk's office.
b.
Requests received on or before October 15 in the form of a community council resolution will be accepted by the clerk under this section and a public hearing will be scheduled.
c.
Public hearings scheduled by the clerk, on behalf of the assembly, shall be submitted to the assembly by resolution and include the community council resolution.
d.
Holders of licenses for which a public hearing has been scheduled shall be notified by the clerk of the request for a public hearing and provided a copy of the community council resolution.
(AO No. 2023-71, § 3, 6-20-2023)
A.
Action by the clerk:
1.
The clerk will provide to the Anchorage Police Department all conditions imposed on the alcohol special land use permit and the license to the Anchorage Police Department.
2.
At any time, the clerk may, on behalf of the assembly, notify the ABC Board that a licensee has violated assembly or board-imposed conditions on a license.
B.
Action by the chief of police:
1.
The police department may inspect any premises with an alcohol license for compliance with conditions on the license.
a.
Upon discovering a violation of such conditions, the police department may submit a written report of the violation to the clerk's office for review by the assembly and the clerk shall provide a copy of the report to the licensee and the ABC Board.
2.
If the chief determines operation of a license poses a demonstrated risk to public order, at any time the chief of police may prepare and submit to the assembly or the public safety committee a compilation of non-confidential police incident reports relating to the licensed premises.
a.
At a minimum, the compilation shall describe the dates, the relevant case number, and a brief summary of each incident reported.
b.
Licensees shall be provided in advance of the meeting copies of all non-confidential documents pertaining to such incidents in the possession of the chief, and from the department of law a report showing the disposition of all matters described in those reports which have been referred to the municipal attorney for prosecution.
3.
Upon request by a licensee at any time and payment of a research fee set out on a uniform schedule promulgated by the municipal manager, licensees shall be entitled to receive a compilation of police incident reports pertaining to the requesting establishment, non-confidential reports and file materials pertaining to incidents still in the possession of the chief, and a disposition report on each incident referred to the municipal attorney for prosecution.
(AO No. 2023-71, § 3, 6-20-2023)
A.
Inspect: Along with the powers and duties under section 10.10.020 and pursuant to section 10.10.050, the municipal clerk, their designee, or law enforcement officials, during the normal working hours of a business or activity licensed or regulated under this chapter and upon presentation of proper identification, may inspect:
1.
The licensed premises of an alcohol establishment, including but not limited to:
B.
Issue: Upon determination of a violation of AS 04.11, AS 04.16, this chapter, or any other local or state law, the municipality may:
1.
Issue a review certification to document an inspection of the licensed premises and may be documented in the licensee's file maintained by the clerk;
2.
Issue a written warning or a notice of violation to address more serious or repetitive violations of AS 04.11, AS 04.16, this chapter, or local law that has occurred or is occurring on the licensed premises. It may be issued as a stand-alone document or based on a single event described in a previously issued inspection report or advisory notice; and
(AO No. 2024-101(S), § 2, 12-3-2024)
A.
Hours of operation:
1.
Service and consumption: Except as otherwise provided in this section, premises licensed by the state for the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be closed for the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages
b.
If the premises are under a restaurant or eating place license or a restaurant endorsement, between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday or on a legal holiday recognized by the state under AS 44.12.010.
c.
Brewery, winery, and distillery retail licensees. Premises under a state issued brewery retail, winery retail, or distillery retail license shall be closed as required in state law.
2.
Retail sales: All other premises licensed by the state for retail sales shall be closed for the sale of alcoholic beverages between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
B.
Extended hours of operation: The following premises may remain open, but not serve, or allow consumption of, alcoholic beverages, between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday or on a legal holiday recognized by the state under AS 44.12.010:
1.
Restaurant endorsement: Premises licensed by the state provided the licensee possesses a valid restaurant endorsement from the board; or
(CAC 6.08.010; AO No. 81-35(S); AO No. 81-197; AO No. 2013-42, § 1, 4-11-2013; AO No. 2013-86(S), § 2, 8-6-2013; AO No. 2023-71, § 4, 6-20-2023; AO No. 2024-62, § 1, 6-11-2024; AO No. 2025-85(S), § 3, 8-26-2025)
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Editor's note — Former § 10.50.015, Prohibited acts, was repealed. See now § 10.50.016 below.
Prior history: CAC 6.08.020; AO No. 81-35(S); AO No. 81-197; AO No. 85-170; AO No. 92-32; AO No. 96-49, 3-5-1996; AO No. 2009-82, 7-7-2009; AO No. 2013-42, 4-11-2013; AO No. 2014-42, 6-21-2014; AO No. 2021-12, 2-23-2021; AO No. 2023-71, 6-20-2023.
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Editor's note — Former § 10.50.020, Civil actions by licensees against minors, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 98-73(S), 7-4-1998; AO No. 2023-71, 6-20-2023.
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Editor's note — Former § 10.50.023, Civil action by licensee regarding purchase by or delivery of alcohol to persons under 21 years of age, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 2002-137, 9-24-2002; AO No. 2023-71, 6-20-2023.
The provisions of AS 04.16.070(a) do not apply in the municipality, and alcoholic beverages may be given or sold in licensed premises on election day.
(CAC 6.08.070; AO No. 2023-71, § 7, 6-20-2023)
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Editor's note — This subsection shall sunset following state expiration on 12-31-2023.
The procedure and standards for assembly protests regarding issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses is in chapter 2.30.
(AO No. 2023-71, § 8, 6-20-2023)
A.
Mandatory identification check in the retail sale or service of alcoholic beverages: Licensee or licensee's employee or agent shall require any purchaser of alcoholic beverages at any package store and any person intending to consume alcoholic beverages on the premises to produce a current government-issued identification with birth date and photograph for identification check prior to any on-premises sale or consumption. The purpose of the identification check is to verify age and eligibility to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Failure to conduct the mandatory identification check required by this section is a violation of code and the licensee or licensee's employee or agent failing to conduct the mandatory identification check shall be subject to the civil penalty provisions of AMC Section 10.05.025, in addition to any express criminal penalties provided for under chapter 8.35. Civil citations issued under this section are subject to appeal to the administrative hearing office pursuant to AMC Section 3.60.035. For purposes of mandatory identification check required by this section:
1.
"Current government-issued" means a state, federal or foreign government picture identification in force and effect for a specified period stated within the identification, when presented prior to expiration of the period stated. A state government identification with birth date and photograph issued by any state of the United States is included within the meaning of "current government-issued" if the period of validity is specified and the identification is presented prior to expiration of the period stated. Tribal identification is allowed.
2.
The subsequent invalidation of the identification as a bona fide government-issued identification does not invalidate the compliance.
3.
An ongoing pattern of non-compliance with the mandatory identification check required by this code may result in assembly review of the conditions of use or under the procedures in AMCR Regulation R21.05, may result in the revocation of an alcohol special land use previously approved by the assembly. Action by the assembly on licensee's alcohol special land use permit under this section shall be in addition to any criminal or civil penalty applicable to the individual making the sale without performing the mandatory identification check.
4.
This section 10.50.036 and chapter 21.03 are not intended to create, transfer, or support civil liability to any party for the action or inactions of a person who purchases alcohol from a licensed establishment or consumes on the premises, with or without compliance by the licensee or its agents or employees, with the conditions of operation adopted under municipal code as alcohol special land use standards.
(AO No. 2023-71, § 9, 6-20-2023; AO No. 2024-101(S), § 1, 12-3-2024; AO No. 2025-68(S), § 1, 6-10-2025)
A.
Bar safety hour: Premises licensed by the state for the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages may participate in bar safety hour and remain open for persons to consume food or nonalcoholic beverages between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Saturday or Sunday or on a legal holiday recognized by the state under AS 44.12.010.
1.
Requirements and restrictions. The following requirements and restrictions apply to licensees operating during the bar safety hour, in addition to other requirements and restrictions specified for licensees in state or local law:
2.
Restaurant endorsements. Nothing in this section requires premises licensed by the state for the service and consumption of alcoholic beverages that hold a current restaurant endorsement to remain open and serve food or nonalcoholic beverages between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sunday, or legal holidays recognized by the state under AS 44.12.010.
(AO No. 2023-71, § 10, 6-20-2023; AO No. 2025-85(S), §§ 1, 2, 8-26-2025)
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Editor's note — Former § 10.50.040, Application fees for conditional use permits for uses involving sale, service or consumption, was repealed.
Prior history: AO No. 93-140(S), 2-1-1994; AO No. 2013-42, 4-11-2013; AO No. 2023-71, 6-20-2023.
These area conditions apply to uses involving the sale of alcoholic beverages and shall supplement all other conditions and restrictions authorized by the assembly for the use within boundaries of the area specified. A copy of the conditions imposed by the assembly in connection with the alcohol use approval shall be maintained on the premises in a location visible to the public.
A.
Downtown Community Council District: Use permit conditions for a package store authorized under state license to sell alcoholic beverages within the boundaries of the Downtown Community Council District are as follows:
1.
Restrictions on products sold:
a.
No cheap wines, such as White Port, in any size. No fortified wines less than $10.00 a bottle.
b.
No six-packs of beer less than $6.00.
c.
No liquor products less than 750 milliliters. Any products where the 750 milliliter size has a shelf price of $10.00 or less shall not be stocked.
d.
Licensee shall place a sticker or other identifying mark on all products sold as individual containers.
(AO No. 2010-68(S), § 1, 10-12-2010)
A.
Obligations of seller. Any person who sells, leases, or offers for sale or lease, kegs or other containers holding seven gallons or more of an alcoholic beverage to consumers who are not licensed under AS 04.11 shall, prior to surrendering physical possession of the keg or other container:
1.
Require the purchaser of the alcoholic beverage to sign a registration for the keg or other container on an approved form which meets the requirements set forth under subsection C of this section;
3.
Affix an approved temporary tag with a unique identifier to all containers of seven gallons or more of an alcoholic beverage prior to surrendering possession or control thereof to a consumer;
4.
Retain a copy of the completed and signed registration form, which shall be retained on the licensed premises for a period of one year and shall be available for inspection and copying by any peace officer or alcohol beverage control board investigator or agent;
5.
Upon return of the keg or other container, the seller shall note the date of return and the initials of the person who accepts the return on the copy of the completed and signed registration form which shall be retained on the licensed premises.
B.
Obligations of purchaser. Any person who purchases or leases kegs or other containers holding seven gallons or more of an alcoholic beverage shall:
1.
Complete and sign a registration form for the keg or other container on a form provided by the seller pursuant to subsection A.1 of this section;
3.
Be of legal age to purchase, possess, or use alcoholic beverages;
C.
Identification of containers.
1.
A keg registration form provided by licensees and approved by the Anchorage Police Department shall be properly completed by the licensee for sales and leases of kegs or other containers holding seven or more gallons of an alcoholic beverage for off-premises consumption, and shall contain:
a.
The name of the seller;
b.
The name of the purchaser;
c.
The type and identifying number of the identification presented by the purchaser pursuant to AS 04.21.050;
d.
A sworn statement, signed by the purchaser under penalty of perjury, stating that the purchaser is 21 years of age or older; will not allow persons under 21 years of age to consume the alcoholic beverages purchased except as provided by AS 04.16.051, will not remove or obliterate or allow the removal or obliteration of the temporary registration tag affixed to the keg or other container, and will return the keg within the time constraints set by the seller;
e.
The return date specified by the seller; and
D.
Offenses.
1.
It is unlawful for any package store licensee, agent, or employee to sell or offer for sale kegs or other containers containing seven gallons or more of alcoholic beverages to consumers who are not licensed under AS 04.11, if the kegs or containers are not identified in compliance with this section.
2.
It is unlawful for any person who is not licensed under AS 04.11, to possess, or be in control of a keg or other container containing seven gallons or more of alcoholic beverages which is not identified in compliance with this section or to alter or remove the temporary tag affixed by the seller pursuant to subsection A.1 of this section.
E.
Penalties. Except as provided in AS 04.16.051, a person who violates any provision of section 10.50.050 shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $75.00 and not more than $300.00 for each offense as follows:
Violation | Short Title | Fine |
|---|---|---|
§ 10.50.05D.1 | Keg or Container Identification — Seller | |
First Offense | $75.00 | |
Second Offense | $150.00 | |
Third and Subsequent Offenses | $300.00 | |
§ 10.50.05D.2 | Keg or Container Identification — Purchaser | |
First Offense | $75.00 | |
Second Offense | $150.00 | |
Third and Subsequent Offenses | $300.00 |
(AO No. 2003-8, § 1, 1-28-2003; AO No. 2003-48, §§ 1, 2, 3-18-2003; AO No. 2003-115, § 1, 7-25-2003; AO No. 2003-126, § 1, 1-1-2004[1])
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Editor's note — This ordinance also amended the effective date of this section to 1-1-2004.
Licensees applying for a permit from the State which are exempt from alcohol special land use requirements pursuant to Title 21, shall request written approval from the police department as required by statute. The police department shall charge a fee of $75.00 for each application.
(AO No. 2010-81(S-1), § 11, 12-7-2010, eff. 1-1-2011; AO No. 2023-71, § 12, 6-20-2023)