Alaska’s Governor Vetoes Bill Containing Tobacco Purchasing Age Increase
The state won’t be aligning its laws with the federal minimum purchasing age due to a tax increase contained in the bill.
Alaska Legislature Passes Tobacco 21 Bill, Sends to Governor
Alaska is close to bringing its tobacco purchasing age laws into alignment with the federal minimum age.
Alaska Senate Passes Tobacco 21 Bill, Sends to House
The Alaska Senate has passed a bill making the minimum age to purchase or possess tobacco products to 21-years-old. It now heads to the House for debate and passage before the session ends in just a few weeks.
