I didn't see anything on the banned list saying that this rifle is banned. It seems to be legal in other States that have very prohibitive gun laws. This is imported as a hunting rifle. They have a different receiver than a standard AK, different barrel. They have heavy barrels and they don't take standard AK Magazines. I don't see any reason why this would be banned. AK is not in the name. This 7.62x39 looks like a good alternative to an AK.
https://www.classicfirearms.com/russian-vepr-762-39-16-wpa
https://www.classicfirearms.com/russian-vepr-762-39-16-wpa