Sec. 33.30.105. Identification cards.

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(a)The department shall issue an identification card identical to the motor vehicle operator's license provided for in AS 28.15.111 , except that the card must be a different color and shall state in bold type letters on its face that it is for identification purposes only. The department may only issue an identification card to a prisoner before the prisoner's release. The identification card must display

(1)a distinguishing number assigned to the identification card;

(2)the prisoner's full name, date of birth, brief physical description, and photograph;

(3)either a facsimile of the signature of the prisoner or a space on which the prisoner shall write the prisoner's usual signature with pen and ink;

(4)physical security features designed to prevent tampering, counterfeiting, or duplication of the document for fraudulent purposes;

(5)for a qualified prisoner who is under 21 years of age, the words “UNDER 21”; and

(6)a statement that the identification card is not a valid identification card for the purpose of purchasing alcoholic beverages.

(b)An identification card may not display the prisoner's social security number and is not valid until signed by the prisoner. If facilities are not available for the taking of the photograph required under this section, the department shall endorse on the identification card the words “valid without photograph.”

(c)An identification card issued under this section expires 180 days after issuance or, if issued to a person under 21 years of age, 90 days after the person reaches 21 years of age, whichever occurs first.

(d)A person may not

(1)knowingly make a fraudulent written statement or application for an identification card concerning age, race, sex, or other identifying characteristics as required by the department;

(2)possess, use, produce, or manufacture a fraudulent identification card;

(3)allow an identification card issued to that person to be used by another person.

(e)A person who violates

(d)of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $500 or 60 days in jail, or both.