Alaska Stat. § 18.80. § 18.80.230

Unlawful practices in places of public accommodation

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Operative Text

Alaska Stat. § 18.80. § 18.80.230
(a) It is unlawful for the owner, lessee, manager, agent, or employee of a public accommodation
(1) to refuse, withhold from, or deny to a person any of its services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges because of sex, physical or mental disability, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, race, religion, color, or national origin;

(2) to publish, circulate, issue, display, post, or mail a written or printed communication, notice, or advertisement that states or implies
(A) that any of the services, goods, facilities, advantages, or privileges of the public accommodation will be refused, withheld from, or denied to a person of a certain race, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, marital status, color, or national origin or because of pregnancy, parenthood, or a change in marital status, or

(B) that the patronage of a person belonging to a particular race, creed, sex, marital status, color, or national origin or who, because of pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, or a change in marital status, is unwelcome, not desired, or solicited.

(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, a physical fitness facility may limit public accommodation to only males or only females to protect the privacy interests of its users. Public accommodation may be limited under this subsection only to those rooms in the facility that are primarily used for weight loss, aerobic, and other exercises, or for resistance weight training. Public accommodation may not be limited under this subsection to rooms in the facility primarily used for other purposes, including conference rooms, dining rooms, and premises licensed under AS 04.09. This subsection does not apply to swimming pools or golf courses.
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Plain English

Alaska Statute AS 18.80.230 prohibits owners, managers, and employees of public accommodations—including rental housing open to the public—from refusing services or facilities to any person on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. The law also bars any written or printed communication, advertisement, or notice that signals such exclusion or signals that certain patrons are unwelcome. A narrow exception under subsection (b) allows physical fitness facilities to restrict access by sex in rooms primarily used for exercise or weight training, but this carve-out does not extend to pools, golf courses, or general-purpose rooms.

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For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating places of public accommodation in Alaska should be aware that AS 18.80.230 requires equal access to all services, goods, and facilities regardless of a prospective or current patron's race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood status. Compliant operators review all advertising copy, posted notices, and written communications to ensure nothing states or implies that any group is unwelcome or will be treated differently. The limited sex-based access exception under subsection (b) applies only to physical fitness facilities and only in rooms primarily dedicated to exercise—it does not extend to housing or general lodging contexts.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under AS 18.80.230, individuals have the right to equal access to public accommodations in Alaska without discrimination based on race, sex, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood. If a person believes they have been denied services or encountered discriminatory advertising in violation of this provision, they may file a complaint with the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights, which administers the state's anti-discrimination laws. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help individuals understand what documentation may be relevant and what enforcement paths exist under AS 18.80.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

AS 18.80.115
AS 18.80.300
AS 18.80.200
AS 18.80.240
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AS 18.80.100
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AS 18.80.135
AS 18.80.280
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AS 18.80.100

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