Alaska laws by category

Consumer fireworks are legal under Alaska state law when bought from a seller holding a State Fire Marshal retail permit and endorsement, who may only sell consumer fireworks bought from a state-licensed wholesaler (AS 18.72.020). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alaska has permitless carry, also called constitutional carry: no permit is required for anyone 21 and older who may lawfully possess a firearm. An optional permit is available for reciprocity.

Alaska is a license state, not a control state: there are no state-run liquor stores. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Radar detectors are legal in private passenger vehicles in Alaska: neither the Alaska motor vehicle statutes (AS Title 28) nor the state's vehicle equipment regulations (13 AAC 04) prohibit owning or using one. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Alaska, during fire season (April 1–August 31, extendable by the state) you need a Division of Forestry burn permit before burning (11 AAC 95.412). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

In Alaska, residents need a freshwater fishing license from age 18 and nonresidents from age 16. Licenses are issued by the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game (ADF&G).

Alaska has no statewide sales tax: the state revenue code (AS Title 43) levies no general sales or use tax. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Recreational marijuana is legal in Alaska for adults 21 and older under AS 17.38, a law the people of Alaska adopted declaring that "the use of marijuana should be legal for persons 21 years of age or older" and that its production and sale should be regulated (AS 17.38.010). Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Hunter/blaze orange is not required by law in Alaska; ADF&G recommends at least an orange hat for safety.

Alaska has no legal sports betting: no retail or online sportsbook is authorized by any Alaska law. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alaska has no mandatory boater-education requirement; the state Office of Boating Safety offers voluntary courses but no card is required to operate.

Switchblades and gravity knives are legal for adults to own and carry in Alaska. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.

Alaska has no drone-specific privacy crime for private operators: a search of the criminal code (Title 11) and related titles for "unmanned aircraft" and "drone" finds no such offense. Exceptions may apply — read the full rule.