Sec. 17.20.320. Effect of written guaranty.
A person is not subject to the penalties of AS 17.20.305, 17.20.315, or AS 45.50.471 – 45.50.561 for having violated AS 17.20.290(a)(1) or (3) if that person establishes a guaranty or undertaking signed by and containing the name and address of the person residing in the state from whom the article was received in good […]
Sec. 17.20.330. Liability for dissemination of false advertising.
The publisher, radio-broadcast licensee, or agency or medium for the dissemination of an advertisement, except the manufacturer, packer, distributor, or seller of the article to which a false advertisement relates, is not liable under AS 17.20.305, 17.20.315, or AS 45.50.471 – 45.50.561 for the dissemination of the false advertisement, unless the publisher, licensee, agency, or […]
Sec. 17.20.340. Scope of provisions dealing with sale.
The provisions of this chapter regarding the sale of food, drugs, devices, or cosmetics include the manufacture, production, processing, packing, exposure, offer, possession, and holding of them for sale; the sale, dispensing, and giving of them, and the supplying or applying of them in the conduct of a food, drug, or cosmetic establishment.
Sec. 17.20.345. Liability of food donor.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of AS 17.20.290, 17.20.305, or 17.20.315, a donor of food for free distribution by a food bank or charitable organization is not subject to civil or criminal liability arising from an injury or death attributable to the condition of the donated food if the injury or death is not a result […]
Sec. 17.20.346. Liability of food bank or charitable organization.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of AS 17.20.290, 17.20.305, or 17.20.315, a food bank or charitable organization that receives and distributes food is not subject to civil or criminal liability arising from an injury or death attributable to the condition of the food if (1) the food bank or charitable organization inspects the food received in […]
Sec. 17.20.347. Definitions.
In AS 17.20.345 – 17.20.347, (1) “charitable organization” means a nonprofit organization that provides food without charge to individuals who do not have money to pay for the food or who do not have homes; (2) “donor” includes a person, farmer, retailer, delicatessen, restaurant, hotel, store, slaughterhouse under state supervision, freight company, distributor, wholesaler, meat […]
Sec. 17.20.350. Report of minor violations.
Nothing in this chapter requires either the commissioner of environmental conservation or the commissioner of health, as the case may be, to report minor violations of their respective portions of this chapter for prosecution, or for the institution of libel or injunction proceedings, when that commissioner believes that the public interest will be adequately served […]
Sec. 17.20.360. Attorney general to prosecute.
The attorney general, to whom the commissioner of environmental conservation or the commissioner of health, as the case may be, reports a violation of this chapter, shall institute appropriate proceedings in the superior court without delay and prosecute them in the manner required by law.
Sec. 17.20.365. Additional enforcement powers, penalties, and remedies.
In addition to the enforcement powers, penalties, and remedies available under this chapter, the enforcement powers, penalties, and remedies under AS 45.50.471 – 45.50.561 may be used, where appropriate, to enforce this chapter.
Sec. 17.20.260. Exemption from destruction.
When the adulteration or misbranding can be corrected by proper labeling or processing of the article, and after entry of the decree and after costs, fees, and expenses have been paid and a good and sufficient bond, conditioned that the article will be properly labeled or processed has been executed, the court may order that […]