Alaska legalized recreational cannabis in 2014 (Measure 2), making it one of the first states to do so. Adults 21+ may possess and purchase cannabis. Home cultivation is permitted.
1 oz usable cannabis
Active
6 plants (3 mature)
Limited
Medical Patients
1 oz
usable cannabis
Medical patients may possess up to 1 oz in public
Recreational (21+)
1 oz
usable cannabis
Up to 1 oz in public; more allowed at home
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 6 plants (3 mature)
Must be 21+, plants must be in a locked space not visible to the public
Card Cost
$25/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
100+
Legalized
2014
Sales Started
2016
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
1 oz per transaction
Delivery
Allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited in public. Consumption lounges permitted by local ordinance.
No state income tax on cannabis sales. Excise tax of $50/oz on flower.
No state law protecting employees from cannabis-related termination.
Alaska has no employment protections for cannabis users. Employers may maintain drug-free workplace policies and test employees.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard used. Open container laws apply to cannabis in vehicles.
2023: Delivery services expanded statewide
2025: Consumption lounges permitted in Anchorage
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.