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It is unlawful to allow a child into a saloon unless accompanied by a parent.

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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

An old Gold Rush-era territorial law explicitly stated that minors could not hang out in saloons or gambling halls. While modern liquor laws have replaced this, the archaic phrasing of 'saloon' remained on the books for decades.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: AS 04.16.049
Alaska Alcoholic Beverage Control

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