Alaska Laws & Regulations
The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The Information constitutes general information of applicable administrative regulation and/or laws related to general topics in the arena of controlled substance misuse and abuse and may not reflect current legal developments and updates. Please refer to your state legislature for any potential changes.
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Alaska Administrative Code (AAC)
Alaska Statutes (AS)
State Medical Board Guidelines & Policies
State Pharmacy Statutes & Regulations (2024)
Alaska Advertising/Marketing Information
- AS §08.64.326 – Grounds for imposition of disciplinary sanctions
- AS § 11.73.040 – Advertisement to promote the delivery of an imitation controlled substance
- AS §18.23.400 – Health Care Transparency Law
Alaska Child Safety Information
- AS §47.10.011 – Children in need of aid
- AS Chapter 17: §47.17.010 thru §47.17.290 – Child Protection
Alaska Compounding Information
- 12 AAC 52.440 – Guidelines Relating To Compounding Practices
- AS §08.80.030 – Powers and Duties of the Board
- AS §08.80.157 – Licensing of Facilities
Alaska Coroner/Medical Examiner Information
- AS §12.65.015 – State medical examiner and deputies
- AS §12.65.020 – Medical death investigations
Alaska Drug Checking Information (Test Strips)
- Alaska has no legal definition of drug paraphernalia or law against possession or sale
Alaska Drug Cleanup Information (Methamphetamine & Fentanyl Labs)
- AS §46.03.500 – AS §46.03.599 – Cleanup of Illegal Drug Sites
Alaska Drug Court Information
- AS §28.35.028 – Court-Ordered Treatment for Persons Charged with a Violation of AS 28.35.030 or 28.35.032.
- AS §47.37 – Uniform Alcoholism and Intoxication Treatment Act.
Alaska Drug Free Workplace Information
- AS §23.10.600 – Employer Protection from Litigation
- AK Drug Testing Laws 2024
Alaska Drugged Driving Information
- AS § 12.25.033 – Arrest without warrant for operating vehicle while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance.
- AS §28.35.030 – Operating a vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance.
Alaska Drug Violation(s) Information
- AS § 11.41.120(a)(3) – Manslaughter
- AS Chapter 71: §11.71.010 thru §11.71.900 – Controlled Substances
- AS §17.20.090 – Misbranded drugs and devices
Alaska Electronic Prescribing Information
- 12 AAC 52.490 – Prescriptions by electronic transmission
Alaska First Responder Deflection Program(s) Information
- AS § 12.25.031 – Alternative to arrest
Alaska 911 – Good Samaritan Information
- AS §09.65.340 – Immunity for prescribing, providing, or administering an opioid overdose drug.
- AS §11.71.311 – Restriction on prosecution for certain persons in connection with a drug overdose
- AS §12.55.155 – Factors in aggravation
Alaska Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana, & CBD Information
- 3 AAC 306 – Regulation of Marijuana Industry
- Administrative Order No. 347 – Signed June 1, 2023
- AS §11.70.90 – Affirmative defense to a prosecution under AS 11.71.030 — 11.71.060; medical use of marijuana.
- Chapter 37: AS §17.37.010 – §17.37.080 – Medical Uses of Marijuana
- Chapter 38: AS §17.38.010 – §17.38.900 – The Regulation of Marijuana
- HCS CSSB 6 (2018)
- Industrial Hemp Regulations Public Notice Draft 5-31-19 Final.pdf
Alaska Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Information
- 7 AAC 70.125 – Additional requirements for providing opioid use disorder treatment services
- 7 AAC 70.130 – Additional requirements for providing opioid use disorder treatment services
- 7 AAC 70 -Article 2 – Behavioral Health Services Provider Qualifications
- AK BHPS Standards & Administrative Procedures for SUD Provider Services (2022)
- ADHSS – Evidence-Based Practices: Medication Assisted Treatment Guide (2019)
- ASAM National Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder – 2020 Focused Update
- SAMSHA – Clinical Guidance for Treating Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid Use Disorder and Their Infants (2018)
- SAMSHA – Statutes, Regulations, And Guidelines
- US DHHS – Telemedicine and Prescribing Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (2018)
Alaska Naloxone Information
- 12 AAC 52.994 – Independent dispensing of opioid overdose drugs by pharmacists.
- AS §08.80.168 – Administration of vaccines and related emergency medications.
- AS §17.20.085 – Opioid overdose drugs
- HB 202 – Schools: Overdose Drugs, Corresponding Programs
Alaska Needle Exchange Programs (NEP) & Syringe Services programs (SSP) Information
- NO STATE LAWS OR REGULATIONS IDENTIFIED
Alaska Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal (NOWS) Information
- AS §47.17.024 – Duties of practitioners of the healing arts – Child Protection
Alaska Opioid Litigation Proceeds Information
- ADH – Process for Accessing Opioid Settlement Funds
- SB 133 Into 4/21/2023 – “An Act establishing the Alaska opioid settlement investment fund; establishing the Alaska opioid remediation fund; and providing for an effective date.”
Alaska Overdose Prevention Centers (OPC), Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS), Supervised Injection Facilities (SIF) Information
- NO STATE LAWS OR REGULATIONS IDENTIFIED
Alaska Overdose Surveillance/Reporting Information
- NO STATE LAWS OR REGULATIONS IDENTIFIED
Alaska Pain Management Information
- Alaska State Medical Board Guidelines
- 12 AAC 40.975 – Prescribing controlled substances.
- AS §08.64.363 – Maximum dosage for opioid prescriptions
Alaska Pill Press & Counterfeit Medication Information
- THERE ARE NO STATE LAWS REGULATING PILL PRESSES
- AS §11.71.040 – Misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fourth degree
Alaska Prescription Drug Drop-Off Information
- AS §17.30.126 – Forfeiture of controlled substances
- 12 AAC 52.560 – Destruction and disposal of drugs
Alaska Prescription Drug Importation Information
- NO STATE LAWS OR REGULATIONS IDENTIFIED
Alaska Prescription Monitoring Program Information
- AS §17.30.200 – Controlled substance prescription database.
Alaska Precursor Chemicals/Including Pseudoephedrine Information
- AS §11.71.021 – Misconduct involving a controlled substance in the second degree
- AS §11.71.210 – Purchase or receipt of restricted amounts of certain listed chemicals
- AS §11.73.020 – Possession of substance with intent to manufacture
- AS §17.30.090 – Sale or purchase of certain listed chemicals
Alaska Prison Programs Information
- AS §33.30.011 – Duties of commissioner.
- AS §33.30.095 – Duties of commissioner before release of prisoner.
- AS 47 Chapter 38 – Alcohol and Substance Abuse Accountability
Alaska School Programs/Information
- HB 202 – Schools: Overdose Drugs, Corresponding Programs
Alaska Sober Living Homes/Recovery Housing Information
- NO STATE LAWS OR REGULATIONS IDENTIFIED
Alaska Substance Abuse Services Information
- 7 AAC Chapter 70 – Behavioral Health Services
- AS §47.37.190 – Involuntary commitment.
- ABH – Provider Service Standards & Administrative Procedures for Behavioral Health Provider Services (2023)
- ADH – Division of Behavioral Health – Regulations & Policies
Alaska Telemedicine/Telehealth Information
- AK DCCED – Telehealth Information
- AS §08.02.130 – Telehealth
- US DHHS – Telemedicine and Prescribing Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder (2018)
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