Alaska Becomes First State to Require Alcohol Labels for Breast, Colon Cancer

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Alaska Becomes First State to Require Alcohol Labels for Breast, Colon Cancer

A measure first introduced by AK House Representative Andrew Gray to Address Low Awareness of Cancer Risk Associated with Alcohol, the Third Largest Contributor to Cancer in Women Becomes Law. Juneau, AK —Alaska State Representative Andrew Gray (D – Anchorage) introduced a first-in-the-nation provision to Senate Bill 15, requiring all alcohol retailers in the state […]

Law Requiring Warning that Alcohol Causes Breast and Colon Cancers Passes the Alaska State Legislature

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Law Requiring Warning that Alcohol Causes Breast and Colon Cancers Passes the Alaska State Legislature

Juneau, AK — The Alaska State Legislature passed Representative Andrew Gray’s “Alcoholic Beverages and Cancer Act” today, a first of its kind bill to require all alcohol retailers in the state to post cancer warning signs at the point-of-sale stating: “Alcohol use can cause cancer, including breast and colon cancers.” This Act was passed as part of House Bill 189, sponsored by Representative Jesse […]

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