A minute past midnight, Walker called for legislators to return to Juneau on Monday.
Marijuana
Juneau Assembly approves new pot licensing rules
Those seeking to cultivate commercial marijuana will have to apply for the $250 license, in addition to the state’s.
Alaska approves draft rules for pot use at certain shops
The board tasked with regulating Alaska’s nascent marijuana industry has approved draft regulations for how customers will be allowed to consume pot they buy in certain retail stores on site. The proposed rules, which will go out for public comment, call for retail stores that will be permitted to have on-site consumption to have the…
Bill to reform minor consuming penalties nears passage
The bill also would let state public safety officials run criminal background checks on applicants for commercial cannabis permits.
Why Marijuana Businesses Still Can’t Get Bank Accounts
Tim Cullen’s marijuana business brought in millions of dollars last year, but he’s had a hard time finding a bank to take the money. He’s cycled through 14 checking accounts in six years. Recently, he said, a bank shut down all his personal accounts, including college savings for his 3-year-old daughter.
9 months into prep, prospective pot retailer has $50,000 invested with nothing to sell
As of March 30, 177 cannabis applications have been formally initiated with dozens more started. Business locations stretch from Ketchikan to Nome. The highest concentration is in the retail and industrial zones within the Anchorage bowl.