Alaska Label Regulations - Revised Nov 2016

Alaska Label Regulations - Revised Nov 2016

Alaska’s cannabis labeling and packaging guidelines include the following:

3 AAC 306.345. Packaging and labeling.

(a) A retail marijuana store shall assure that:

  • (3) any marijuana or marijuana product sold at a retail marijuana store must be packaged in opaque, re-sealable, child-resistant packaging when the purchaser leaves the retail premises; the packaging must be designed or constructed to be significantly difficult for children under five years of age to open; but not normally difficult for adults to use properly.
    • (b) In addition to labeling requirements provided in (a) of this section, a retail marijuana store shall affix a label to each package of marijuana or marijuana product that
      • (1) identifies the marijuana retail store selling the marijuana product by name or distinctive logo and marijuana establishment license number; and
      • (2) states the total estimated amount of THC in the labeled product, and (3) contains the following statements:
        • (A) “Marijuana has intoxicating effects and may be habit forming and addictive;”
        • (B) “Marijuana impairs concentration, coordination, and judgment. Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under its influence;”
        • (C) “There are health risks associated with consumption of marijuana”
        • (D) “For use only by adults twenty-one and older. Keep out of the reach of children;” and
        • (E) “Marijuana should not be used by women who are pregnant or breast feeding;”

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