is marijuana illegal in alaska?

Question

sum1 told me u were allowed 2 have one plant per person per household

Answer 1

Meg and skata gave good info.

It has gone back and forth in Alaska and keeps ending up the courts.

One constant is that it is a federal offense and peace officers swear to uphold ALL laws - local, state and federal. If they knew of a highjacking (federal offense), they'd try to stop/arrest the person, even though it isn't a state or local law.

That said, Berkeley, Ann Arbor, and the State of Alaska have, at times, through court cases or voter initiatives, essentially directed their state and local police to de-emphasize enforcement efforts. Still, it would be a bad idea to blow M-smoke into a cop's face or be a generally disreputable character begging to be busted for something.

Alaska courts have found a STATE consitutional right to privacy related to the growing and use of small amounts of marijuana. And there are STATE medical marijuana provisions to have and grow somewhat larger amounts with a doctor's orders. All of that is only a possible defense against state charges, not federal.

Like traffic laws and alcohol regs, I'd like to states be totally free to implement their own laws. While I don't partake, I'd rather those who do be able to avoid the more ciminal types, live in fear, and/or have their lives disrupted by criminal charges. Legal marijuana hasn't caused the downfall of any of the countries that allow it.

So you would be in violation of state and federal laws and could try fighting the state charges based on some court cases. Safer to not do it. Duh. And if you do, better to not get caught.

Answer 2

In 1990, voters in Alaska approved a ballot initiative making possession of any amount of marijuana illegal. However, last year the Court of Appeals ruled that the authority to change the state constitution didn't rest with voters. The court also validated a law granting adults the right to keep 4 ounces or less of marijuana for personal use at home.

The state Supreme Court ruling was made in the case of David Noy, who was arrested in his home by North Pole police and drug agents. The police said the smell of marijuana was coming from Noy's home. A search of the house turned up five live marijuana plants, growing equipment, some loose marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

Noy was convicted of misdemeanor sixth-degree misconduct involving a controlled substance.

"I'm certainly encouraged that we've recognized we're dealing with constitutional right regardless of your personal preferences," said attorney Bill Satterberg, who filed the appeal for Noy. "I'm glad to see the court not succumb to political pressure."

/kevin

Answer 3

Alaskan law permits you to have under one ounce of marijuana in your home for personal use (so, no selling). You used to be allowed 4 ounces, but legislation was recently passed outlawing ALL possession. Then this month, the Alaskan Supreme Court ruled that that new law was in conflict with traditional Alaskan constitutional rights, and they amended it to make under 1 ounce permissable. Here's an article about this decision: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003118645_webpot10.html

So, you can have less than an ounce. More than an ounce, and you're subject to legal ramifications. As for plants, it used to be legal to have under 25 plants in Alaska -- I couldn't find anything on the web that contradicted that rule, so it's possible this is still the case.

Answer 4

It's illegal.

Drug laws are federal, and Alaska's part of the USA

Answer 5

Its no longer criminal interior the states you stated, only decriminalized, meaning its like a site visitors fee ticket in case you get caught with it. Its unlawful for many motives, NONE of them make any experience.

Answer 6

I don't believe that's accurate, but Mexico just legalized all sorts of drugs if you're looking to re-locate.

Answer 7

This reminds me of when someone asked me if people in Hawaii used US money.

Answer 8

that person played you for a fool