| Summary: | Marijuana regulation continues to be a pressing criminal justice and social policy issue both in Alaska and across the nation. A ballot measure that would legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana in Alaska will be before the state’s voters at the November 2014 general election. This article summarizes Alaska’s current marijuana laws (as of summer 2014), identifies recent changes to other state laws and federal policies related to marijuana use and possession, and discusses the impact of those changes on Alaska’s marijuana laws. [Introduction] / Decriminalization, Legalization, and Alaska's Unique Marijuana Laws / The Federal Controlled Substances Act / Colorado, Washington, and the Federal Response / The Impact of Shifting State Laws and Federal Enforcement Policies in Alaska / Conclusion Yes
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