Title 45, Trade and Commerce

An assistive technology device or mobility aid returned by a consumer or a lessor in this state under AS 45.45.600 — 45.45.690, or by a consumer or lessor in another state under a similar law of that state, may not be sold or leased again in this state unless full disclosure of t…

A waiver by a consumer of rights under AS 45.45.600 — 45.45.690 is void.

AS 45.45.600 — 45.45.690 do not limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law.

In addition to pursuing another remedy, a consumer may bring an action to recover for damages caused by a violation of AS 45.45.600 — 45.45.690. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in an action under this section twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, together with cos…

In AS 45.45.600 — 45.45.690, (1) “assistive technology device” means an item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used or designed to be used to increase, maintain, or improve a functional capability…

(a) A distributor may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to perform certain acts by using duress or by threatening to terminate the distributorship agreement or another agreement between the distributor and the dealer. (b) In this section, “certain acts” means (1) the purch…

(a) If a dealer maintains a stock of merchandise supplied for the dealer's resale under a distributorship agreement and if the distributor or the dealer terminates the distributorship agreement, the distributor shall, unless the dealer chooses to keep the merchandise, pay the dea…

A distributor shall make the payments to the dealer under AS 45.45.710 not later than three months after the date the agreement is terminated. When the payment is made, the distributor shall provide the dealer with a final detailed statement of account for the merchandise.

Unless the distributorship agreement is continued by the personal representative, an heir, a devisee, or another successor in interest of the individual, upon the death or disability of an individual who is a dealer or holds a majority interest in a dealer, a distributor who supp…

(a) In addition to any purchase of merchandise required by AS 45.45.710, if a distributor terminates a distributorship agreement or makes substantial changes in the competitive situation of the distributor's dealer with regard to distribution of the merchandise or services that a…

(a) A distributor may not require a dealer to agree to any of the following terms in a distributorship agreement, or in another agreement that is ancillary to a distributorship agreement, as a condition of an offer, grant, or renewal of a distributorship agreement or ancillary ag…

(a) A dealer may bring an action in court against a distributor if the distributor engages in activity prohibited under AS 45.45.700 — 45.45.790. (b) In an action brought under (a) of this section, the dealer may obtain one or more of the following types of relief that apply to t…

(a) AS 45.45.700 — 45.45.790 do not apply to (1) a distributorship agreement that would be considered a franchise regulated by 15 U.S.C. 2801 — 2841 (Petroleum Marketing Practices Act); (2) a situation regulated by AS 45.50.800 — 45.50.850; (3) a distributorship agreement, includ…

In AS 45.45.700 — 45.45.790, (1) “dealer” means a person who enters into a distributorship agreement and who, under the agreement, receives merchandise or services from a distributor; (2) “distributor” means a person who enters into a distributorship agreement and who, under the …

(a) It is unlawful for a person who is not the owner or authorized user of a computer to engage in deceptive acts or practices described in this subsection using spyware. Deceptive acts or practices under this subsection are (1) causing a pop-up advertisement to be shown on the c…

Notwithstanding AS 45.45.792, a provider of computer software or an interactive computer service may, after notice to a customer, remove from or disable a program on the customer's computer that is used to (1) violate AS 45.45.792; or (2) collect information from the computer of …

In AS 45.45.792 — 45.45.798, (1) “interactive computer service” means an information service, system, or access software provider that provides or enables computer access by multiple users to a computer server; “interactive computer service” includes an Internet or online service…

A provision, clause, covenant, or agreement contained in, collateral to, or affecting a construction contract that purports to indemnify the promisee against liability for damages for (1) death or bodily injury to persons, (2) injury to property, (3) design defects, or (4) other …

(a) A motor carrier and a shipping person may not, with regard to a transportation services contract, agree that (1) the motor carrier will indemnify, defend, or hold the shipping person harmless, or agree to a provision that has the effect of indemnifying, defending, or holding …

(a) Unless exempted by the department under (d) of this section, a person may not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer in the course of the person's business a consumer electrical product that is manufactured after August 14, 1990, unless the product is clearly marked as be…

(a) Notwithstanding a provision in AS 45.02 to the contrary, a seller may not offer, promote, advertise, or provide a consumer with goods or services for a free trial period unless the seller complies with all the conditions of this section. (b) When offering, promoting, or adver…

(a) Notwithstanding a provision in AS 45.02 to the contrary, a seller may not use an opt-out marketing plan to sell goods or services unless the seller complies with all of the provisions of this section. (b) Before using an opt-out marketing plan, a seller shall obtain express v…