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The MADE IN ALASKA emblem or a representation <strong>of</strong> that emblem may not be <strong>in</strong>corporated <strong>in</strong>to any<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess, company, or product logo or label.<br />
The MADE IN ALASKA emblem or a representation <strong>of</strong> that emblem may not be sold as art or as a<br />
dom<strong>in</strong>ant feature <strong>of</strong> a product logo or label unless approved by the commissioner <strong>in</strong> writ<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Defi nitions<br />
(1) “h<strong>and</strong>icrafts” means products that are produced for sale by a skilled craftsperson, usually as a<br />
home occupation or <strong>in</strong> a small shop; each product requires <strong>in</strong>dividual attention, is produced <strong>in</strong><br />
small quantities, <strong>and</strong> utilizes a m<strong>in</strong>imum number <strong>of</strong> power tools;<br />
(2) “MADE IN ALASKA” agent means a person who holds a valid permit issued under this chapter<br />
to serve as an agent for the MADE IN ALASKA program;<br />
(3) “manufactured product” means a product that is built, formed, fabricated, or assembled from a<br />
raw or semi-fi nished material which is changed <strong>in</strong> character <strong>in</strong> the fi nal product;<br />
(4) “product l<strong>in</strong>e” means a product or group <strong>of</strong> products that is manufactured utiliz<strong>in</strong>g similar<br />
materials <strong>and</strong> manufactur<strong>in</strong>g processes <strong>and</strong> produc<strong>in</strong>g a fi nished product that is similar <strong>in</strong><br />
form, content, <strong>and</strong> use;<br />
(5) “value-added process” means a process that changes a raw material or a basic <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
material <strong>in</strong>to a more fi nished product or alters the function, shape, or appearance result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
a product with <strong>in</strong>creased value.<br />
Penalties for Misuse <strong>of</strong> MADE IN ALASKA Emblem<br />
Penalties <strong>of</strong> misuse <strong>of</strong> the MADE IN ALASKA emblem seal are as follows:<br />
AS 08.45.65.060 PENALTIES (c) A person who know<strong>in</strong>gly or willfully alters, changes, or counterfeits an<br />
identifi cation seal or emblem is guilty <strong>of</strong> a Class B misdemeanor. (d) A person who know<strong>in</strong>gly or willfully<br />
sells, or <strong>of</strong>fers to sale an article that is not <strong>made</strong> <strong>in</strong> the state but bears the MADE IN ALASKA emblem is<br />
guilty <strong>of</strong> a Class B misdemeanor. (e) A person who know<strong>in</strong>gly or willfully uses the emblem for an article<br />
that is not <strong>made</strong> <strong>in</strong> the state is guilty <strong>of</strong> a Class B misdemeanor. (g) A person who has been issued a<br />
permit under AS 45.65.045 to issue permits to use the emblem is guilty <strong>of</strong> a Class B misdemeanor if the<br />
person know<strong>in</strong>gly or willfully issues a permit for an article that is not <strong>made</strong> <strong>in</strong> the state.<br />
3 AAC 58.075. REVOCATION AND DEBARMENT (a) The permit <strong>of</strong> a person authorized to use the<br />
Silver H<strong>and</strong> seal or the MADE IN ALASKA emblem, or to act as an agent for either the Silver H<strong>and</strong> or the<br />
MADE IN ALASKA program who is convicted <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fense under AS 45.65.060 is automatically revoked<br />
as <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> the conviction. (b) Any person who is convicted <strong>of</strong> an <strong>of</strong>fense under AS 45.65.060 is<br />
barred from any further participation <strong>in</strong> either the Silver H<strong>and</strong> or MADE IN ALASKA program. After notice<br />
<strong>and</strong> opportunity for hear<strong>in</strong>g, the commissioner will, <strong>in</strong> the commissioner’s discretion, revoke a permit for<br />
failure to comply with the requirements <strong>of</strong> AS 45.65.010—45.65.070 <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the payment <strong>of</strong> fees, <strong>and</strong><br />
this chapter.<br />
For More Information<br />
If you are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a copy <strong>of</strong> the MADE IN ALASKA regulations or if you would like<br />
additional <strong>in</strong>formation on the MADE IN ALASKA program, please contact::<br />
MADE IN ALASKA<br />
Location: 741 East 13th Avenue, Anchorage, <strong>Alaska</strong> 99501-4621<br />
Phone: (907) 272-5634 Fax: (907) 272-5635 Email: <strong>made</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>alaska</strong>@anchoragemarkets.com<br />
Web site: http://www.<strong>made</strong><strong>in</strong><strong>alaska</strong>.org/mia<br />
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