Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO)

The Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office is the primary cannabis regulatory agency in Alaska, operating within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development (DCCED). AMCO shares a director with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The current director is Kevin Richard.

• AMCO Main Site: commerce.alaska.gov/web/amco
• Application Portal: commerce.alaska.gov/abc/Marijuana/secure — online licensing applications, renewals, and handler permit applications
• Regulations (3 AAC 306): Cannabis Regulations — full text of the Alaska Administrative Code governing cannabis
• MCB Meeting Schedule: Marijuana Control Board Meetings — agendas, minutes, and upcoming board meetings
• Handler Permit Information: Available through the AMCO portal — $50 for 3 years, education course required

Marijuana Control Board (MCB)

The five-member Marijuana Control Board oversees cannabis policy, approves licenses, and reviews enforcement actions. Current members:

• Chair: Bailey Stuart
• Vice Chair: Ely Cyrus
• Members: Christopher Jaime, Dr. Bruck Clift, Lacy Wilcox

Board seats represent public safety, public health, rural Alaska, the general public, and up to two seats may be held by industry participants. MCB meetings are open to the public and typically held quarterly. Meeting agendas and minutes are posted on the AMCO website.

Alaska Statutes and Regulations

• AS 17.38 — Marijuana Regulation: Alaska Statutes, Title 17, Chapter 38 — the statutory framework for cannabis legalization, taxation, and regulation established by Ballot Measure 2
• 3 AAC 306 — Cannabis Regulations: Alaska Administrative Code — detailed operational requirements for all license types, adopted by the MCB

Metrc (Seed-to-Sale Tracking)

All licensed cannabis businesses must use the Metrc (Marijuana Enforcement Tracking Reporting Compliance) seed-to-sale tracking system. Metrc accounts are set up during the licensing process.

metrc.com — System access, training resources, and support

Tax Resources

• Alaska Department of Revenue — Tax Division: tax.alaska.gov — excise tax filing and payment for cultivators

Alaska's cannabis excise tax is levied at the cultivation level: $50/oz flower, $25/oz immature bud, $15/oz trim, and $1/clone. There is no statewide sales tax, though local municipalities may impose cannabis taxes of up to 5%. Tax reform bills (HB 91, SB 73) proposing a shift to a 6% retail tax have been introduced but remain stalled.

Industry Associations

Alaska Marijuana Industry Association (AMIA)

The Alaska Marijuana Industry Association is the state's primary cannabis trade group, representing cultivators, manufacturers, retailers, and testing facilities across Alaska. AMIA engages in legislative advocacy, provides compliance guidance, and supports industry networking.

Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) — Alaska

mpp.org/states/alaska

The national organization instrumental in Alaska's Ballot Measure 2 campaign maintains a detailed Alaska state page tracking current laws and legislative developments.

NORML Alaska

The local chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws focuses on public awareness, policy advocacy, and consumer rights in Alaska.

Alaska Legislature

• Alaska Legislature: akleg.gov — bill tracking, committee schedules, and legislative session information

Alaska's legislature meets annually. Cannabis-related bills in the current session include HB 81 (record privacy), HB 91 (tax reform to replace excise with 6% retail tax), and HB 94/SB 73 (tax reform companions with MCB support). See our Recent Legislation page for details on these bills.

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