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Easily book your online appointment and share your medical history with a simple intake form.
Consultation With a Licensed Doctor
After the consultation, your doctor will provide an original signed certificate which you must submit along with a complete application form & required documents by mail to the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Get Your Alaska Medical Marijuana Card
Once approved, your Alaska medical marijuana card will be mailed back to you.
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Alaska: Everything You Need to Know
Alaska Laws
Alaska’s medical cannabis program was established in 1998 and is regulated by the Alaska Department of Health. Recreational cannabis was legalized in 2014 and is regulated by the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Board.
- Patients must be Alaska residents with certification from a licensed health practitioner.
- Qualifying conditions include cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, cachexia, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures, persistent muscle spasms, and chronic debilitating diseases producing these symptoms.
- Home cultivation of cannabis is allowed for both medical and adult use.
- Medical patients under 21 cannot purchase directly and must use registered caregivers aged 21+.
- Non-residents cannot register for Alaska medical cannabis program, however, out-of-state visitors can purchase marijuana at licensed retail shops by showing a valid government-issued ID.
Alaska Reform Timeline
1975 – Constitutional Privacy Protection
- Alaska Supreme Court rules in Ravin v. State that Alaska Constitution protects possession of small amounts of marijuana in private homes.
1998 – Medical Cannabis Approved
- Voters approve Ballot Measure 8 with 58.7% support, making Alaska the second state to legalize medical marijuana legislatively.
2014 – Recreational Cannabis Approved
- Voters approve Ballot Measure 2 with 53.2% support, legalizing recreational cannabis for adults 21+, effective February 24, 2015.
2016 – Retail Sales Begin
- First licensed recreational marijuana retail stores open in October.
2019 – Onsite Consumption Pioneered
- Alaska becomes first state to license onsite cannabis consumption, allowing retail stores to operate consumption lounges.
2021-2025 – Ongoing Updates
- THC limits in edibles increased to 10mg per serving. Plant tracking updated to apply when flowering begins. Intoxicating hemp-derived products now regulated like marijuana.
Alaska Possession Limits
Alaska marijuana laws state the same possession limit for both medical patients and recreational use.
- Adults 21+ and medical patients may possess up to 1 ounce (28 grams) outside their residence.
- Retail stores may sell up to 1 ounce of flower, 7 grams of concentrate, or 5,600mg THC per transaction.
- Public consumption apart from legal consumption lounges is prohibited; violators face fines up to $100.
- Medical patients and adults 21+ may cultivate up to 6 plants (3 mature) at home.
- Households with multiple adults 21+ may grow up to 12 plants (6 mature).
- Alaska medical marijuana cards are valid for one year.
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FAQs
What medical conditions qualify for an Alaska medical marijuana card?
Patients with the following conditions can access Alaska medical marijuana program: cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, cachexia or wasting syndrome, severe pain, severe nausea, seizures (including epilepsy), persistent muscle spasms (including multiple sclerosis), and other chronic or debilitating diseases producing these symptoms.
Can medical marijuana patients under 21 purchase cannabis in Alaska?
No, patients under 21 cannot purchase medical cannabis directly. Minors must have a parent or guardian serve as their registered primary caregiver who purchases and controls acquisition, possession, dosage, and frequency of use.
Can I grow my own medical marijuana in Alaska?
Yes, medical patients and adults 21+ may cultivate up to 6 marijuana plants (3 mature) at home. Households with multiple adults 21+ may grow up to 12 marijuana plants (6 mature).
Can out-of-state patients use medical marijuana in Alaska?
Non-residents cannot register for Alaska's medical cannabis program. However, out-of-state visitors aged 21+ can purchase marijuana at licensed retail shops by showing a valid government-issued ID under Alaska's recreational cannabis laws.
How long is an Alaska medical marijuana card valid?
Alaska medical marijuana cards are valid for one year. Patients must renew annually by submitting updated physician's certification.
Can I use onsite consumption lounges with my medical marijuana card in Alaska?
Yes, Alaska was the first state to license onsite consumption areas in retail marijuana stores. Patients with medical cards can consume cannabis at licensed retail stores with onsite consumption endorsements, though availability varies by location and local regulations.
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