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 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 streamlining the registration process for marijuana establishments by changing the renewal period from five to six years and establishing a biennial registration system instead of an annual one.

Furthermore, the bill modifies tax regulations related to marijuana sales, reducing the excise tax from $50 to $12.50 per ounce and imposing a six percent sales tax on marijuana products sold to consumers. It also mandates that the Department of Revenue establish facilities in each judicial district to collect monthly statements and payments from retail marijuana stores. The bill includes provisions for the allocation of tax revenues, ensuring that a portion is directed to the marijuana education and treatment fund as well as the public education fund. The effective date for most provisions is set for July 1, 2025, while certain tax-related changes will take effect 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