Alaska State Sign Regulations

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Our Alaska State-Specific Signs Compliance – Resource Bulletin will help you understand a variety of signage rules, regulations and requirements enacted in the state. Topics include:

  • No smoking signs
  • Swimming pool signs
  • Concealed weapon signs
  • Cell phone signs
  • Baby surrender signs

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Bulletin Overview

No Smoking Signs

The State of Alaska prohibits smoking in schools, state government buildings, elevators, and health care facilities, with no exceptions. The law also bans smoking in public spaces, places of employment, and public vehicles unless the owner has designated a specific area where smoking is allowed. (18.35.300, 305)

Swimming Pool Signs

The State of Alaska prohibits smoking in schools, state government buildings, elevators, and health care facilities, with no exceptions. The law also bans smoking in public spaces, places of employment, and public vehicles unless the owner has designated a specific area where smoking is allowed. (18.35.300, 305)

Concealed Weapon Signs

Alaska allows residents of the state to carry a concealed firearm (CCW) without permit or license if they are legally permitted to carry a firearm. There are certain places such as, schools, bars, courtrooms, etc. where CCW is forbidden even with a permit. Alaska honors the CCW permits of all other states. (18.65.700) (18.65.705)

Cell Phone Signs

The State of Alaska bans the use of hand-held cell phones for texting communications by all drivers of motorized vehicles. The law, HB255, became effective on 4/15/2012.

Baby Surrender Signs

Since the first baby surrender (safe-haven) law was enacted in Texas in 1999, all U.S. states, as well as the District of Columbia, have passed safe-haven legislation. The laws allow an unharmed infant to be relinquished to the proper authorities.