In Haines, the borough assembly has decided to wait until the state finalizes legislation before taking any action on local rules on marijuana use and sales. But some residents aren’t waiting on the legislature.
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As Washington Prepares To Legalize Pot, Congressman Threatens To Arrest Mayor
“I have a lot of things to do here in the district. Me being in jail wouldn’t be a good thing,” Bowser said.
Juneau Assembly defines “public place” for pot users
The Juneau Assembly has passed an ordinance that defines “public place” for the purpose of enforcing a ban on open marijuana consumption under the state’s new legal pot law.
Pot moratorium signals local zoning in October
Aspiring pot entrepreneurs in Juneau can tentatively expect to have local zoning and land use rules that address legal operations in October.
Juneau Assembly considers moratorium on legal pot shops
The Juneau Assembly on Monday will consider two measures restricting — at least temporarily — legal marijuana in the capital city.
Two Of Colorado’s Neighbors Sue State Over Marijuana Law
Nebraska and Oklahoma have filed a lawsuit against Colorado with the U.S. Supreme Court, saying that its law legalizing marijuana isn’t constitutional.
Alaska voters legalize marijuana
The measure makes legal the production, sale and use of marijuana for Alaskans over 21 years old. Washington DC and Oregon approved similar measures.
Marijuana measures In Oregon, Alaska reflect lessons learned In Washington
Alaska isn’t the only state considering whether to legalize and regulate recreational marijuana. In the Pacific Northwest, Oregon also has the question on the ballot.
Ketchikan man sentenced for pot grow operation
A Ketchikan man was sentenced in court today for a marijuana grow operation discovered in January.
None testify In favor of pot at hearing in Bethel
The Bethel Legislative Office was packed Monday afternoon as Alaska Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell lead a hearing on Ballot Measure 2, a marijuana initiative that will appear on the November 4 ballot.