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Know the Facts About Marijuana Legalization
On February 24, 2015, recreational use of Marijuana was made legal in the State of Alaska under certain regulations.
Know the Facts aims to inform citizens and visitors of the City of Dillingham of what they can and cannot do with marijuana within the city.
City of Dillingham Events:
- April 7, 2016, City Council adopts a resolution to impose no limits on marijuana facilities. See below for the resolution.
- February 24, 2016, Marijuana Advisory Committee convenes for their first meeting. See below for the presentation.
- May 14, 2015 Council meeting, the Dillingham City Council adopted two ordinances:
- Ordinance No. 2015-04 (Substitute 1), amended the City's code of ordinances to add a new section to prohibit consuming marijuana in a public place and amending its Minor Offense Fine Schedule. See below for the ordinance. - Ordinance No. 2015-05, amended Section 8.10 Prohibition of Smoking in Public Places to provide a definition for electronic smoking devices. See below for the ordinance.
State Marijuana Regulations
Must be 21 to Use or Possess Marijuana
It will continue to be a criminal offense for persons under 21 years of age to possess any amount of marijuana following the effective date of Alaska Statute 17.38 on February 24, 2015. It is legal to share and possess one ounce of marijuana with those who are 21 years of age.
Possessing and Growing Marijuana at a Residence
Alaska Statute 17.38.020 specifies it will be lawful to possess marijuana harvested from up to six plants (three or fewer being mature, flowering plants) on the private premises where the plants were grown.
Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
Marijuana will continue to be a controlled substance following the effective date of the initiative. Therefore, it will still be a crime under Alaska Statute 28.35.030 to drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of any controlled substance, inhalant, alcoholic beverage, or any combination of these substances.
Property Owner's Rights
Under state law, a person, employer, school, hospital, recreation, or youth center, correction facility, corporation or any other entity who occupies, owns, or controls private property may prohibit or otherwise regulate the possession, consumption, use, display, transfer, distribution, sale, transportation or growing of marijuana on or in that property. Persons who violate the policy are subject to prosecution for the misdemeanor offense of criminal trespass in violation of Alaska Statute 11.46.330.
