What are the medical marijuana laws in Alaska?

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.