Alaska

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Commercial Email and Spam:

The State of Alaska has only addressed sexually explicit spam emails (see below).

Telemarketing and Telephonic Anti-Solicitation:

Telephonic Solicitation Law of 1993 (as amended), codified at Alaska Statutes, Chapter 45.63

Unlawful Trade Practices:

Alaska Statutes § 45.50.471(46) makes it an unlawful trade practice to violate Alaska Statutes § 45.50.479, which prohibits sending sexually explicit emails unless they are properly advertised.

Alaska Statutes § 45.50.531 grants a private right of action where there is an actual financial loss due to the violation.

Pornography:

Alaska Statutes § 45.50.479 prohibits sending sexually explicit emails unless they are properly advertised.

Computer-Related Crime:

Alaska Statutes §§ 11.61.120 and 11.41.270 criminalize email harassment and stalking.

Additional Resources:

State of Alaska, Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit