This bill amends various sections of Alaska's marijuana laws to enhance the regulation and operation of retail marijuana stores and cultivation facilities. Key changes include the insertion of provisions that allow retail marijuana stores to deliver and sell marijuana products not only to consumers but also to marijuana cultivation and product manufacturing facilities. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement for marijuana cultivation facilities to assign tracking numbers to crops once they exceed eight inches in height, while also clarifying that individual tracking numbers for each plant are not necessary.

The bill also modifies the registration process for marijuana establishments, changing the renewal period from five to six years and transitioning from annual to biennial registrations. Local governments are permitted to establish biennial fees for operating and registration, and the Department of Revenue is tasked with collecting monthly statements and payments from retail marijuana stores. Furthermore, the excise tax on marijuana sales is reduced from $50 to $12.50 per ounce, and a new six percent sales tax is imposed on retail sales to consumers. The bill outlines the effective dates for these changes, with most provisions taking effect on July 1, 2025, and certain tax-related sections becoming effective on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
HB0091A, AM HB 91, introduced 02/10/2025: 17.38.070, 17.38.200, 12.62.160, 12.62.400, 17.38.190, 17.38.210, 17.38.320, 17.38.300, 17.38.900, 43.61.010, 44.29.020, 43.61.020, 43.61.030, 43.05.220, 44.25.020, 44.83.386, 44.88.850
HB0091B, AM CSHB 91(STA), introduced 03/12/2025: 17.38.070, 17.38.200, 12.62.160, 12.62.400, 17.38.190, 17.38.210, 17.38.320, 17.38.300, 17.38.900, 43.61.010, 44.29.020, 43.61.020, 43.61.030, 43.05.220, 44.25.020, 44.83.386, 44.88.850