Is it legal to own a pet armadillo?
Permit required
Alaska requires a state permit to possess or import live game, which includes non-native mammals like armadillos.
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Alaska
Every QuirkMaps topic for Alaska, grouped by category. Each answer links to the official source it comes from.
Exotic pets
Vehicles
Can car dealerships open on Sundays?
Sunday sales allowed
Alaska has no state law that stops car dealers from selling on Sunday.
Do adults have to wear motorcycle helmets?
Only some riders
Alaska requires helmets for all passengers and for operators who are under 18 or lack a motorcycle license or endorsement.
Do you need a front license plate?
Rear plate only
Since 2022, Alaska issues one plate for passenger cars, and it goes on the rear.
Is it legal to pump your own gas?
Self-serve allowed
Alaska allows self-service gas; its state fire code adopts the model chapter on fuel stations, which permits self-service, without changes.
Is it legal to put a train horn on a car?
Allowed with limits
Alaska has no train horn ban, but no horn may make an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.
Is there an annual vehicle safety inspection?
No safety inspection
Alaska does not require safety inspections for private passenger cars.
Home & property
Are fireworks legal?
Aerial fireworks allowed
Alaska lets permitted retailers sell 1.4G consumer fireworks to adults 18 and older, and many cities and boroughs ban them locally.
Food & drink
Are happy hour drink specials legal?
Happy hour banned
Alaska bans happy hours: bars may not charge less than their regular price for any period shorter than seven days.
Is there a bottle deposit?
No bottle deposit
Alaska has no bottle deposit law, so shoppers pay no refundable deposit on cans or bottles.
Where can you buy liquor?
Private licensed stores
Alaska licenses privately owned package stores to sell liquor; the state does not buy or sell liquor itself.
Time & calendar
Does the state observe daylight saving time?
Observes DST
Alaska observes daylight saving time and has no enacted law to change that.
Money & taxes
Are groceries taxed?
No state sales tax
Alaska has no state sales tax, but some cities and boroughs charge local sales taxes that can apply to groceries.
Does the state have a lottery?
No state lottery
Alaska has no state lottery; gambling not specifically authorized by law is illegal.
Does the state have a sales-tax-free weekend?
No state sales tax
Alaska has no statewide sales tax, so there is no state sales tax holiday.
Voting & elections
Do you need an ID to vote?
ID required, non-photo accepted
Alaska requires one form of ID at the polls, and non-photo documents such as a utility bill or bank statement count.
Neighboring states
Alaska doesn't share a land border with another state.