The publisher, radio-broadcast licensee, or agency or medium for the dissemination of an advertisement, except the manufacturer, packer, distributor, or seller of the article to which a false advertisement relates, is not liable under AS 17.20.305, 17.20.315, or AS 45.50.471 - 45.50.561 for the dissemination of the false advertisement, unless the publisher, licensee, agency, or medium has refused the request of the commissioner of health and social services or the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development to furnish the name and post office address of the manufacturer, packer, distributor, seller, or advertising agency residing in the state who caused dissemination of the advertisement.