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State Info
Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Medical marijuana
Medical marijuana users must be registered with the Department of Health and Social Services. A registered patient, primary caregiver, or alternate caregiver has an affirmative defense to a criminal prosecution related to marijuana. Medical use of marijuana does not need to be accommodated in any place of employment.
Recreational marijuana
Up to one ounce of marijuana can be possessed by a person over 21 years of age. Employers are not required to permit or accommodate the use, consumption, possession, transfer, display, transportation, sale, or growing of marijuana in the workplace. Employers may have policies restricting the use of marijuana by employees. An employer can prohibit the use, possession, and transportation of marijuana on company property.
State
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Regulations
Medical Uses of Marijuana for Persons Suffering from Debilitating Medical Conditions
Alaska Statutes Title 17, Chapter 37 Sec. 17.37.010 to 17.37.070
Regulation of Marijuana
Alaska Statutes Title 17, Chapter 37 Sec. 17.38.010 to 17.38.900
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