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Sec. 17.38.900. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “board” means the Marijuana Control Board established by AS 17.38.080; (2) “consumer” means a person 21 years of age or older who purchases marijuana or marijuana products for personal use by persons 21 years of age or older, but not for resale to others; […]

Sec. 17.38.320. Effect on registrations of prohibition of marijuana establishments.

If a majority of voters vote to prohibit the operation of marijuana establishments under AS 17.38.300, the board may not issue, renew, or transfer, between persons or locations, a registration for a marijuana establishment located within the perimeter of the established village. A registration that may not be renewed because of a local option election […]

Sec. 17.38.080. Marijuana Control Board; appointment and qualifications.

(a) The Marijuana Control Board is established in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development as a regulatory and quasi-judicial agency. The board is in the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development for administrative purposes only. (b) The board members shall be appointed by the governor and confirmed by a majority of the […]

Sec. 17.38.330. Prohibition of sale and manufacture after election.

(a) If a majority of the voters vote to prohibit the operation of marijuana establishments under AS 17.38.300, a person may not knowingly sell or manufacture marijuana in the established village. (b) If there are registered establishments within the established village, the prohibition on sale and manufacture is effective beginning 90 days after the results […]

Sec. 17.38.091. Terms of office; chair.

(a) Members of the board serve staggered three-year terms. (b) Except as provided in AS 39.05.080(4), a member of the board serves until a successor is appointed. (c) A vacancy occurring in the membership of the board shall be filled within 30 days by appointment of the governor for the unexpired portion of the vacated […]

Sec. 17.38.340. Procedure for local option elections.

(a) An election to adopt a local option under AS 17.38.300 or remove a local option under AS 17.38.310 shall be conducted as required in this section. (b) Upon receipt of a petition of 35 percent or more of the registered voters residing within an established village, the lieutenant governor shall place on a separate […]

Sec. 17.38.101. Per diem and expenses.

Members of the board do not receive a salary but are entitled to per diem and travel expenses authorized for boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180.

Sec. 17.38.350. Establishment of perimeter of established village.

(a) Except as provided under (b) and (c) of this section, for purposes of AS 17.38.300 – 17.38.320, the perimeter of an established village is a circle around the established village that includes an area within a five-mile radius of the post office of the established village. If the established village does not have a […]

Sec. 17.38.111. Meetings.

(a) The board shall meet at the call of the chair. The board shall also meet at least once each year in each judicial district of the state to study this chapter and existing board regulations in light of statewide and local issues. Unless impracticable, the board shall hold its regular meetings at the same […]