Alaskas Cannabis Laws: Possession of one ounce or less of marijuana in the privacy of the home is legal. The status of possessing an amount between one ounce and four ounces is unclear, pending clarification by the courts. Possession of 4 ounces or more of marijuana is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Possession of less than 25 plants is protected under the Alaska Constitution's right to privacy (See Ravin v. Alaska). Possession of 25 or more marijuana plants is “Misconduct involving a controlled substance in the fourth degree†and is punishable by a fine of up to $50,000 or five years in prison. Any possession within 500 feet of school grounds or a recreation center or possession on any school bus is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Sale, delivery or manufacture of marijuana of less than one ounce is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. For amounts of one ounce or greater, the crime is a felony which can be punished with a sentence of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. It is an affirmative defense to possession, manufacture or delivery that the offender is a patient or caregiver who is registered with the state for medical use of marijuana. Maintaining any structure or dwelling, including vehicles, to use for keeping and distributing marijuana, is a felony offense and punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $50,000. Why don't we just ask our fellow Alaska statesmen if these laws are working... If they are.. Why not adapt... ?
My aunt, uncle, and cousin all live in Anchorage. I honestly wouldn't trade decriminalization for extreme weather like that.....the winters alone can drive anyone insane. Beautiful place in the summer though.....just wouldn't want to be there all year.
Exactly... Strange that it has been decriminalized in two cold, less populated places... Colorado and Alaska... But IF all fails.. I think the laws should AT least change to Alaska's in every state... It basically means you can smoke in private and you don't have to be paranoid.. But there is still that underground feeling.. instead of being treated like alcohol.. Id say Oregon and Cali should first push for that, then make larger jumps... A straight jump to legalization might be hard to do.. Have to start winning the small battles first...