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Cannabis and hemp law in Alaska

In Alaska, recreational cannabis is legal, medical cannabis is legal, and delta-8 THC is banned.

Last verified October 24, 2026 · Last major change May 2025

RecreationalLegal MedicalLegal Delta-8Banned

Is recreational cannabis legal in Alaska?

Legal. Legal for adults 21+ since 2015 under Ballot Measure 2, which voters approved in 2014; licensed stores operate in many communities.

Is medical cannabis legal in Alaska?

Legal. Voters approved medical marijuana in 1998; there are no separate medical dispensaries, so patients buy from licensed retail stores.

What are the rules for hemp products in Alaska?

Since November 2023, hemp products for consumption must be state-endorsed and may contain no delta-9 THC or modified cannabinoids; a federal magistrate judge upheld the rules in May 2025.

Is delta-8 THC legal in Alaska?

Banned. State rules bar delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCA and other converted or lab-made cannabinoids sourced from hemp; the Marijuana Control Board's chair said in 2025 that converting CBD to THC is not permitted.

What happens if you break the law in Alaska?

Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz; possessing more than 1 oz outside the home is a misdemeanor, and 4 oz or more is a felony.

Sources

  1. alaskapublic.org/news/politics/2025-05-29/judge-alaska-limits-on-intoxicating-hemp-products-do-not-violate-the-u-s-constitution
  2. plants.alaska.gov/hemp/pdf/resources/Alaska%20Industrial%20Hemp%20Program%20Advisory%20Notice%201.31.25.pdf
  3. thealaskacurrent.com/2025/10/27/alaskas-marijuana-industry-is-getting-heated-over-a-dubious-thc-shortcut/
  4. norml.org/laws/alaska-penalties/
⚠︎ Federal law — affects every state A federal funding law signed in November 2025 (Public Law 119-37) narrows the legal definition of hemp, and a stopgap funding law signed September 2, 2026 (Public Law 119-103) split its start into two dates. On November 12, 2026, products containing cannabinoids that a cannabis plant cannot produce naturally, such as THC-O, fall outside it. The rest takes effect December 11, 2026, including the exclusion of chemically converted cannabinoids such as delta-8 made from CBD, a 0.3% limit measured as total THC (including THCA), and a limit of 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container. State rules apply on top of the federal law. Sources: Public Law 119-103, Sec. 2019 · Congressional Research Service · Akerman LLP
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