New Alaska Alcohol Laws Create Delivery Hurdles for Western Alaska Communities
Bethel, Alaska – The implementation of new alcohol laws in Alaska has led to a significant setback in personal alcohol deliveries to Bethel and other Western Alaska communities. The focus of the discussion surrounding these new laws has mainly revolved around extended operating hours for breweries and distilleries. However, a particular provision in the legislation has effectively halted the transportation of alcohol to these communities. Under the new alcohol law, cargo carriers must register themselves to transport alcohol, and alcohol retailers are only permitted to use registered carriers. For instance, package stores fulfilling written orders … Read more