After about an hour of testimony and debate, the Soldotna City Council took its final vote on an ordinance that would permanently ban the sale or cultivation of cannabis inside city limits.
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Scientists still seek a reliable DUI test for marijuana
Coloradans can get arrested for driving while stoned. But with no good roadside tools, officers’ determinations are more subjective than for alcohol DUIs. Scientists hope to find chemical markers.
Some Haines residents object to local taxes on pot and tobacco
Haines Assembly members are divided on so-called “sin taxes” on tobacco and marijuana. They heard some opposition to the proposal at a meeting Tuesday when residents raised concerns that the taxes could hurt low-income people and a budding industry.
On-site consumption back on the table for Alaska pot businesses
Alaska is on course to be the first state in the country to allow customers to use cannabis inside regulated businesses. But the issue is far from settled.
Alaska’s marijuana industry tax revenue reaches $1M
Alaska’s marijuana industry has brought in more than $1 million in tax revenue since commercial sales began in October.
Marijuana board to revisit on-site consumption in July
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Marijuana Control Board will discuss three different options for on-site marijuana consumption proposed by board members at its next meeting. The Alaska Journal of Commerce reports the board will meet July 11-14 in Fairbanks, to discuss proposals by board member Loren Jones, Solodtna Police Chief and board Chair Peter…