Alaska

Overview

Alaska legalized adult-use cannabis by ballot measure in 2014. Adults 21 and older may possess up to one ounce and grow a small number of plants at home. Licensed retail stores are regulated by the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO) and the Marijuana Control Board. Alaska was one of the first states to allow on-site consumption endorsements for some retailers, but use in public places remains prohibited. Local governments can opt out of commercial licensing, so retail access differs between communities.

Last reviewed October 2026. General information, not legal advice.

What's Legal

Public consumption is prohibited; consumption is permitted on private property and at licensed establishments.

Possession Limits

1 oz in public; up to 1 lb at home

Home Growing

Up to 6 plants per household (3 mature, 3 immature)

Driving and Cannabis

Driving while impaired by cannabis is illegal in Alaska, as it is in every state, whether or not the cannabis was obtained legally. Officers may rely on field sobriety tests, drug recognition evaluations, and blood tests, and some states set specific THC limits or zero-tolerance rules. Consuming cannabis in a vehicle and carrying open or unsealed packages where the driver can reach them are commonly prohibited. If you have used cannabis, the safest choice is not to drive.

Crossing State Lines and Federal Law

Taking marijuana across state lines is illegal under federal law, even between two states where cannabis is legal, and it may also violate the law of the state you enter. Marijuana is also prohibited on federal land, in national parks, and at airports under TSA jurisdiction. In 2026 the federal government moved FDA-approved products and state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III, but adult-use marijuana remains a Schedule I substance, and rescheduling does not legalize interstate transport. Separate federal changes to the legal definition of hemp take effect in late 2026 and will restrict many intoxicating hemp-derived THC products.

Official Resource

Cannabis laws change often, and limits, penalties, and program rules can differ from what is summarized here. This page is general information, not legal advice. Before you rely on any detail, check the official state source below or consult a licensed attorney in Alaska.