Alaska Law Center
Green Guide Alaska
Alaska at a glance
- Program
- Medical + adult use
- Legal allotment
- 1 oz possession · 6 plants
- Qualifying conditions
- 14 listed conditions
- Out-of-state cards
- Not accepted
The figures above are re-checked against Alaska's official program sources every month.
Official ProgramAlaska's Medical Marijuana Registry is administered by the Alaska Department of Health. Patients with a qualifying condition may obtain a written recommendation from a physician and apply for a registry card. Alaska also permits adult-use (recreational) cannabis, but the medical registry provides added legal protections and tax benefits. Registered patients may possess up to 1 ounce of usable cannabis and cultivate up to 6 plants (3 mature).
Laws of Alaska
Every law and official source for Alaska, each linked to the page that publishes it.
Official Alaska cannabis law & rulesLicensed places in Alaska
41 licensed places are on record in {name} — licensed shops, consumption lounges, cannabis clubs and cannabis-friendly venues.
- Mary Jane's Cannabis Emporium — Anchorage
- Catalyst Cannabis Co. (East N. Lights) — Anchorage
- Catalyst Cannabis Co. (Spenard) — Anchorage
Key Rules
Possession
Registered patients may possess up to 1 ounce of usable cannabis and cultivate up to 6 plants (no more than 3 mature).
Transportation
Cannabis must be kept in its container and stored out of reach of the driver during transport.
Employment
Alaska law does not require employers to accommodate medical cannabis use. Consult your employer's policy and an attorney.
Travel
Cannabis may not be taken across state lines. Doing so violates federal law.
Renewal
Registry cards must be renewed annually (or upon expiration). The application fee is $25 ($20 renewal).
Qualifying Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I possess?
Up to 1 ounce of usable cannabis and up to 6 plants (3 mature).
Can I grow my own?
Yes — up to 6 plants, with no more than 3 mature at a time.
Is recreational use also legal?
Yes, adults 21+ may possess cannabis under Alaska's adult-use law; the medical card adds legal protections and tax benefits.
Alaska community board
Alaska community board
Proposed Rules Would Double Medical Card Validity
Alaska health officials have proposed extending medical marijuana registry cards to last 24 months instead of the current 12 months, according to [Alaska Officials Propose Doubling Medical Marijuana Card Validity and Expanding Caregiver Access](https://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/09/alaska-officials-propose-doubling-medical-marijuana-card-validity-and-expanding-caregiver-access). The draft rules would also remove the Social Security number requirement for applicants and allow primary caregivers to assist multiple registered patients at once. How would a two-year registry card change your experience with the program?
Intoxicating Hemp Products Restricted to Dispensaries
Alaska regulators are strictly enforcing rules that require intoxicating hemp products, including THCA-rich flower and Delta-8, to be sold exclusively through licensed marijuana retailers. This ensures these products are tracked in the state's seed-to-sale system and meet standard cannabis testing requirements. Have you noticed any changes in product availability at your local dispensary recently?
Alaska Proposes 2-Year Medical Cards & Expanded Caregiver Access
Alaska health officials have proposed extending the validity of medical marijuana cards from 12 to 24 months. The new rules would also allow primary caregivers to serve multiple registered patients at once. A public comment period on these changes is open through November 6. How would a two-year medical card change your experience with the program?