Pubdate: Thu, 30 Apr 2015
Source: Alaska Dispatch News (AK)
Copyright: 2015 The Associated Press
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Note: Anchorage Daily News until July '14
Author: Molly Dischner The Associated Press

REGULATORY BOARD WILL TAKE FIRST LOOK AT NEW MARIJUANA REGS

JUNEAU (AP) -- The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Board is expected 
to review possible regulations for the new marijuana industry.

The board is scheduled to meet Thursday in Anchorage to discuss 
marijuana regulations.

When voters in November approved a ballot issue legalizing limited 
recreational marijuana, they also directed the board to develop 
regulations for commercial and retail marijuana sales and cultivation.

The agenda also includes an update on the timeline for drafting the rules.

In February, the board made an emergency regulation defining the 
public places where marijuana is prohibited. It will consider making 
that rule permanent on Thursday.

A new five-member marijuana control board that shares staff and 
resources with the alcohol board is expected to take over the 
regulatory work eventually. By mid-day Wednesday, there were 89 
applicants for the board.
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