Medical cannabis:
1998
Measure 8 legalizes medical use of marijuana in Alaska. The measure allowed patients with a doctor’s recommendation to possess up to an ounce (28 g) of cannabis or grow six plants.
Recreational cannabis:
1975
The Alaska Supreme Court becomes the first – and only – U.S. state or federal court to announce a constitutional right to privacy that protects marijuana use and possession of small amounts of cannabis.
1982
Decriminalized possession of up to four ounces (110 g) of cannabis in the home, or one ounce (28 g) outside the home.
1990
Recriminalization of cannabis, imposing a penalty of up to 90 days in jail and a fine of up to $1000 for simple possession.
2000
Failed attempt at recreational legalization.
2003
Recriminalization of cannabis is struck down in Ravin v. State due to inconsistencies between 1982’s decriminalization and 1990’s recriminalization.
2004
Another failed attempt at legalization.
2014
Measure 2 passed with 53.2% of the vite to legalize adult use.