Anchorage, Alaska – With election results showing that Ballot Measure 2 dealing with the legalization and regulation of marijuana passing, Representative Bob Lynn will be introducing legislation in the upcoming first session of the 29th Alaska Legislature to provide common sense safeguards and restrictions on its sale.
“It looks like Alaskans have spoken, and now it’s time for us in the Legislature to be careful stewards in terms of how the law is implemented and shaped, and the regulations are written,” said Lynn. “Part of our job is to close the gaps, and strengthen law. This bill will do that, and I hope add to the discussion among members.”
Lynn, R-Anchorage, plans to file a bill containing three key points not specified in the initiative: restricting marijuana establishments from being within 500 feet of any school property (public, private or religious,) and any recreation or youth center, church or a public park; limiting certain advertising for the selling of marijuana; and, barring individuals convicted of a felony to own or work at a marijuana establishment.
“Imposing a drug-free zone will help protect our children even though the initiative forbids selling to a person under the age of 21, because having a marijuana establishment close by a school can only mean trouble,” said Lynn.
This bill will be introduced when the legislative session convenes in January.
