[Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use]<\/a><\/ins><\/p>\nEmmett, who said he is serving on the board through February, when his term expires, called Stiver an “abject prohibitionist” who has fought the industry.<\/p>\n
“I don’t think she represents the general public in Alaska and certainly not the majority of the public in Fairbanks,” said Emmett, who is from Fairbanks. He added later: “This isn’t just me throwing stones because I’m unhappy about losing my seat.”<\/p>\n
Jaime said he wants to educate himself on issues facing the board. He said respecting the wishes of the people is important but sensible regulations also are needed.<\/p>\n
“We already opened the door, now we need to regulate it and go slow,” he said.<\/p>\n
He and Stiver expressed concern about onsite use. Jaime said the issue should be revisited if possible. Stiver said she wants to learn more about how the board reached its decision.<\/p>\n
The proposed rules for allowing onsite use of marijuana at authorized stores were sent to the Department of Law for further review and must yet be finalized. Once they are, interested businesses would have to apply for a special onsite use endorsement and devise plans that would meet ventilation and other standards and pass muster with the board.<\/p>\n
Chris Lindsey, senior legislative counsel with the Marijuana Policy Project, has said Alaska would have the first regulatory framework for onsite use at the state level.<\/p>\n
Cary Carrigan, executive director of the Alaska Marijuana Industry Association, said he hopes onsite use moves forward. He said the industry has proven itself to be responsible and answerable to the public.<\/p>\n
“Every time something has come up to that needed to be addressed by the industry, we have done so,” he said.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 This is an Associated Press report by Becky Bohrer.<\/b><\/p>\n
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