Cannabis in Alaska

What this means for cannabis in Alaska

Alaska's rules should be read by access type: adult-use status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Adult-use access: adult-use cannabis is legalized in 2014, and retail sales started in 2016.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 1998; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Adults 21+ can possess up to 1 oz of cannabis flower.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is permitted in Alaska. Plant limit: 6 per adult. 3 mature, 3 immature per adult
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Alaska. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.
• Regulator to verify: Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office.
• State note: Measure 2 passed 2014. Remote communities may opt out.

Recreational Use in Alaska

Recreational use is legal in Alaska since 2014. Adults can possess up to 1 oz. Retail sales began in 2016.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Alaska. Sales are regulated by the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Alaska

Medical cannabis is legal in Alaska since 1998. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Alaska program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Alaska. Plant limit: 6 per adult. 3 mature, 3 immature per adult

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Alaska. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Alaska.

Cannabis Questions in Alaska

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Alaska, including the listed regulator: Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.