Cannabis in Alaska

[6] The measure allowed patients with a doctor's recommendation to possess up to one ounce (28 g) of cannabis or grow six plants.

Thus, the Court of Appeals overturned Noy's conviction and struck down the part of the law that criminalized possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.

[9] The state legislature passed a new law making possession of under one ounce (28 g) a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail.

[11] The measure allows adults 21 and over to possess up to one ounce (28 g) of cannabis and cultivate six plants, effective February 24, 2015.

[13] The passage of Measure 2 made Alaska the third state to legalize the recreational use and sale of marijuana, preceded by Colorado and Washington in 2012.

[14] The state reported fiscal year 2017 marijuana tax revenue of $1,745,767 (cultivators only - not retail).

[15] In December 2016 and January 2017, widespread supply shortages were reported, causing many cannabis shops to temporarily cease operations until inventory was restored.