Alaska proposes licensing fee changes for midwives, acupuncturists, concert promoters

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development has proposed fee changes for four occupational license categories: direct-entry midwives, apprentice direct-entry midwives, acupuncturists, and concert promoters. The proposals were issued in two separate public notices on July 1, 2026.

The first notice covers fees for direct-entry midwives, apprentice direct-entry midwives, and concert promoters. The second covers acupuncturist fees. Both propose changes to Title 12, Chapter 02 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, a branch of the department, is the agency handling the proposed changes.

State law requires the division to set fees so total collections approximately equal actual regulatory costs. Fee shifts reflect changes in what it costs the state to administer each program.

How to Comment

Public comment periods are open. Affected licensees and members of the public may submit written comments in response to either notice through the Alaska Online Public Notice System.