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Alaska Business License Statutes AS 43.70 — March 2026 Compilation

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development republished the Alaska Business License Act (AS 43.70) as of March 6, 2026, consolidating statutes governing state business licensing, fees, and endorsement requirements. The compilation includes statutory provisions requiring a $50 annual license fee (reduced to $25 for qualifying sole proprietors age 65+ or disabled veterans), a $250,000 surety bond for oil and gas businesses, and a $100 endorsement fee for tobacco product retailers. Businesses operating without a current license face civil fines of up to $300.