New rules mark the first statewide, comprehensive framework for on-site use locations Yesterday, December 20, the Marijuana Control Board adopted rules that allow cannabis retailers to apply for licenses authorizing on-site use of cannabis by adults 21 and over. This is a major step forward for cannabis policy in Alaska and the United States. The issue of on-site use came to the forefront over four years ago. Since voters enacted the state’s marijuana initiative, the only option for cannabis consumption…

Written comments can be submitted by email until 4:30 tomorrow, November 1 The Marijuana Control Board is still accepting written comments on proposed rules for on-site use, which may be submitted by email until 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, November 1. Oral comments may also be submitted at a hearing to be held on Wednesday, December 19. A link to the state’s announcement on the public comment period is available here, and the proposed rules are available here. Those who would like to submit comments by…