Alaska Has No Statewide Tobacco Flavor Ban

There is no statewide prohibition on the sale of flavored cigarettes, cigars, or e-liquids in Alaska. Federal law restricts characterizing flavors in cigarettes other than menthol and limits some flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes. Alaska localities may go further; municipal authority over public health is preserved by AS 29.35. Retailers must continue to comply with federal FDA flavor enforcement and Tobacco 21. Voters and assemblies in some Alaska communities have considered flavor restrictions to address youth uptake.

Where local bans exist, sales of restricted flavored products can result in fines and local license action.