Action Response Document
Knowing the effects of consumption of marijuana and marijuana products:

Impaired coordination
Difficulty in problem solving
Possible short term memory loss
Anxiety, paranoia
Hunger, referred to as “munchies”
Can cause sleepiness


Knowing how to identify a person impaired by the consumption of marijuana:

Red, blurry, bloodshot eyes
Dry mouth
“munchies”
A constant grin
Anxiety, paranoia
Sleepy


Learn how to determine valid identification:

Check age
Check date to ensure license is not expired
Check that photo and person are similar
Check for hologram


Learn how to intervene to prevent unlawful marijuana consumption:

Do not allow anyone to enter the premise without checking identification, customer must be 21 years of age
Do not allow consumption on premises unless premise is licensed and endorsed to do so


Know the penalty for an unlawful act by a licensee, an employee, or an agent of a marijuana establishment:

An unlawful act by a licensee, employee, or an agent of a marijuana establishment can result in the suspension or revocation of an establishment license, and/or criminal charges against those involved
A marijuana establishment, and any licensee, employee, or agent in charge shall cooperate with the director, an enforcement agent, an employee of the board, or a peace officer acting in an official capacity,and must:
Permit entry and inspection of the licensed premise
Provide access to business records at reasonable times


Know sanitary handling practices:

Always use protective hand coverings when handling marijuana
Know and follow individual facility sanitary handling practices


Know the purchase limits per person:

A licensed retail store may not sell in one transaction more than:
One ounce of useable marijuana
Seven grams of marijuana concentrate
Marijuana or marijuana products containing more than 5600mg combined THC


Know the rules defining a restricted access walkthrough:

An employee or licensee may not escort more than 5 people in a restricted access area at one time



STATE OF ALASKA MARIJUANA INDUSTRY REGULATIONS …“In a Nut Shell”
 
Four license types:


Cultivation facility (Limited and Standard)
Manufacturing facility (Concentrate Manufacturing and Standard)
Testing facility
Retail facility
 


Safety Requirements for all licensed establishments:


There is an "Opt-Out" clause in AS 17.38 which gives each municipality the power to ban commercial marijuana facilities, or further restrict state regulations.
Buffer zones of 500ft. exist between schools, recreation or youth centers, correctional facilities and churches.
Must be a resident of the State of Alaska to have ownership or financial interest
All Renewal, transfer, modifications or relocation of a licensed premise must be approved by the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office (AMCO).
The state will require a Marijuana Tracking System to track all marijuana and marijuana products from seedling to the final sale, including waste. Metrc by Franwell is the tracking system prescribed by the board.
Anyone involved with owning or working at a marijuana establishment is required to attend a safety course and obtain a marijuana handler permit card.
Must meet state health, safety and fire requirements
Use of marijuana by employees is NOT permitted on any licensed premise
Each premise is required to have:


Exterior lighting
Security alarm systems
Interior and exterior continuous video surveillance
40 day video retention for AMCO and law enforcement
Designated restricted access area (marijuana area)
Commercial grade locks


A license may be suspended or revoked based upon act of employee
No more than 5 people at one time per employee may be escorted in a restricted access area
Must be closed for business between the hours of 5am and 8am
 
 
Retail Marijuana Stores (3 AAC 306.300 - 3AAC 306.360)


Direct sales to consumer.
May not sell marijuana products to those under 21.
Marijuana must be stored in a restricted access area.
May not sell more than one ounce of marijuana flower to a consumer in one transaction.
May not sell more than 7 grams concentrate to a consumer in one transaction.
May not sell more than 5600mg THC in one transaction.
May not sell or deliver marijuana outside of licensed retail facility.
Marijuana products must be packed in an opaque, reseal able and child resistant container or bag.
Marijuana products will be labeled with total amount of THC.
Marijuana labeling will include warning statements found in AAC.306.345
Advertising will be limited, have restrictions, and buffer zones.
Signage is limited in size, placement and quantity.
May not be open for business between 5AM – 8AM.
May provide an on-site consumption area only by obtaining an endorsement from the state.
 
 
Marijuana Cultivation Facilities (3 AAC 306.400 - 3AAC 306.480). There are two types of Cultivators license, Standard and Limited. The Limited Cultivators license must be less than 500sq.ft. of plant canopy space. Both license types must follow the same requirements and safety measures:


May only sell marijuana product to a manufacturing facility, retail store, or another cultivation facility.
All marijuana is required to have lab testing and then labeled with lab results prior to sale.
Must pay excise taxes monthly ($800 per pound) and submit business records as requested.
Is subject to random lab testing and inspections by AMCO.
Indoor cultivation shall be fully enclosed with walls, doors and roof.
Outdoor cultivation shall be hidden from public view by a 6ft. wall or fence.
A cultivation facility may not emit anodor detectable by the public from outside the facility.
A batch may not exceed 50 plants and may not exceed 10lb. per package.
Each package/batch must be tested for a cannabinoid profile and contaminants.
 
 
Marijuana Product Manufacturing Facilities (3 AAC 306.500 - 3AAC 306.570).There are two types of manufacturing licenses, manufacturing concentrates and producing consumable products.


Neither establishment type may sell directly to public
All products must be approved by the AMCO prior to sale
Consumable products:


Edible potency limits are set at 10mg of active THC per serving. This dosage is extremely low and is considered a safety measure.
Marijuana products cannot imitate a known food brand product, and marijuana cannot be added to such a product. For example, you cannot produce a product that resembles a Hostess Twinkie nor can you add marijuana to a Hostess Twinkie.
Workers must have a Food Safety Worker Card in addition to the marijuana handler permit card.
Packaging may not include printed images or be packaged in any way that targets individuals under the age of 21.
Marijuana products will be labeled with warning statements found in 3AAC 306.570(c).


Concentrate manufacturing can be produced with ice, water, heat, food oils(butter, coconut oil) or hydrocarbon based solvents such as butane or propane


All marijuana concentrates are required to have additional lab testing and then labeled with lab results prior to sale.
All hydrocarbon based manufacturing must use a “closed looped system” and be approved by a licensed engineer. This also includes extra safety requirements:


Equipment operators must have principal knowledge of equipment operation
Provide proper ventilation
Controlled sources of ignition
Compliance with equipment pressure ratings
Reclaim solvents, so none escape into the atmosphere
 
 
 Marijuana Testing Facilities (3 AAC 306.600 - 3AAC 306.675)

May not sell directly to public.
Scientific Director must have a Biological or Chemical Science college degree and lab experience. The qualifications and experience needed varies yet is rigorous and demanding.
Equipment operators and personnel must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program prior to being approved by AMCO.
Facilities will be subject to random practices and procedure inspections.