Marijuana and drugs
What the state legalized, what it did not, and where state and federal law disagree.
9 sections
- Drug PossessionAS 11.71.050 — possessing most controlled substances is a class A misdemeanor, and some are a class C felony
- MarijuanaAS 17.38.020 — an ounce and six plants at 21 or older, never in public, and a fine up to $100 if it is
- Calling for Help in an OverdoseAS 11.71.311 — no possession charge for someone who calls in good faith, stays and cooperates
- Property Seized in a Drug CaseAS 17.30.112 — forfeiture after a conviction or in a separate civil case, and an owner who was not involved can keep a vehicle
- Underage DrinkingAS 04.16.050 — a violation with a $500 fine, cut to $50 for finishing a program within six months
- Giving Alcohol to Someone Under 21AS 04.16.051 — a class A misdemeanor, and a class C felony on a second in five years
- Tobacco and Vapes Under 19AS 11.76.105 — possessing tobacco, vapes or nicotine under 19 is a violation
- Underage Drinking at a Home or a HotelAS 04.16.057 — letting someone under 21 have alcohol in a home is a violation with a $500 fine
- Open ContainerAS 28.35.029 — no open alcohol in the passenger area, a broken seal counts, and an infractionalso here
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