A group of Alaska hemp growers and manufacturers has filed a lawsuit against the state challenging its new hemp regulations, arguing that they are unconstitutional and contrary to federal law. The new rules, which were approved in October and went into effect last week, are designed to regulate intoxicating hemp products. The lawsuit brought by plaintiffs including the Alaska … [Read more...] about Hemp Growers, Manufacturers Sue Alaska Over THC Ban
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Alaska relaxes rules for marijuana ads, allows free samples
A marijuana activist holds a flag during a march on Independence Day on July 4, 2021, in Washington, DC. Members of the group Fourth of July Hemp Coalition gathered outside the White House for its annual protest on marijuana prohibition which the group said it dated back to more than 50 years ago during Nixon Administration. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) Alaska Lt. Gov. … [Read more...] about Alaska relaxes rules for marijuana ads, allows free samples
Alaska Scrubbing Hundreds of Pot Convictions from Court Database
Hundreds of Alaska residents will have their prior marijuana convictions removed from the state’s online court database. That move follows an order late last month from the state Supreme Court last month, according to local media reports. Local news station KTUU reports that, as of May 1, “marijuana possession convictions of about just under 800 Alaska residents will be … [Read more...] about Alaska Scrubbing Hundreds of Pot Convictions from Court Database
Governor’s task force to create much needed cannabis tax reform
Members of the Alaska marijuana industry were abuzz with excitement after Gov. Mike Dunleavy announced the members of a newly formed Governor’s Marijuana Task Force, a group tasked with tackling the state’s aging taxation system ahead of the 2022 legislative session. The industry and public seats of the 13-member task force included plenty of familiar faces who’ve been involved … [Read more...] about Governor’s task force to create much needed cannabis tax reform
Marijuana cultivation to lead Alaskan job growth over next decade
KCAW: Recreational cannabis became legal in Alaska in 2015, and the industry has experienced “skyrocketing” growth since then — in fact, the Alaska Department of Labor reports that it’s only one of two sectors that experienced growth during the pandemic in 2020. (Flickr photo/Brett Levin) The fastest job growth in Alaska over the next ten years will be in agriculture, but if … [Read more...] about Marijuana cultivation to lead Alaskan job growth over next decade
Cannabis company approved for onsite consumption lounge
A cannabis cafe is coming soon in Fairbanks, according to Dan Peters, co-owner of GoodSinse. The marijuana store is on track to expand, offering edibles by April 20 and a consumption lounge this summer after gaining state licensing approval. Local approval is pending. Peters was the first marijuana store owner in Alaska to be granted an onsite consumption endorsement by … [Read more...] about Cannabis company approved for onsite consumption lounge
