NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE REGULATIONS OF THE MARIJUANA CONTROL BOARD REGARDING THE ADDITION OF AN ONSITE MARIJUANA CONSUMPTION ENDORSEMENT TO THE RETAIL MARIJUANA LICENSE
The Marijuana Control Board proposes to adopt regulation changes in 3 AAC 306 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with onsite marijuana consumption endorsements for retail marijuana establishments, including the following:
(1) 3 AAC 306.015(d) is amended to add endorsements to board conditions or restrictions
(2) 3 AAC 306.025 amends the application procedures
(3) 3 AAC 306.060 amends the process for local government procedure
(4) 3 AAC 306.100 amends fees and refund procedures
(5) 3 AAC 306.110 adds a new section for endorsements
(6) 3 AAC 306.200 amends the local option process
(7) 3 AAC 306.250 amends the effect on licenses of restrictions on sale
(8) 3 AAC 306.310 amends marijuana retail store restrictions
(9) 3 AAC 306.355 amends limits on quantities sold
(10) 3 AAC 306.370 adds a new section for onsite consumption endorsements for retail marijuana
stores
(11) 3 AAC 306.990(b) is amended to add relevant definitions
You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to the Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1600, Anchorage, AK 99501. Additionally, the Marijuana Control Board will accept comments by electronic mail at amco.regs@alaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through the Alaska Online Public Notice System by accessing this notice on the system and using the comment link. The comments must be received not later than 4:30 pm on November 1, 2018.
Oral comments may also be submitted at a hearing to be held on December 19, 2018, at 4805 Dr. MLK Jr. Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99507. The hearing will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and might be extended to accommodate those present by 1 p.m. who did not have an opportunity to comment.
You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action to the Marijuana Control Board by email at amco.regs@alaska.gov or at 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1600, Anchorage, AK 99501. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. The Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System.
If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact amco.regs@alaska.gov or (907) 269-0350 not later than October 20, 2018, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided.
A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and by contacting the Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office at (907) 269-0350 or amco.regs@alaska.gov.
After the public comment period ends, the Marijuana Control Board will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests could be affected. Written comments received are public records and are subject to public inspection.
Statutory authority: AS 17.38.010; AS 17.38.070; AS 17.38.121; AS 17.38.150; AS 17.38.190; AS 17.38.200; AS 17.38.210; AS 17.38.300; AS 17.38.340; AS 17.38.900
Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 17.38.070; AS 17.38.200; AS 17.38.210
Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Date: August 22, 2018