Oregon went legal at the same time that Alaska did for both Medical, (back in the 80s), and recreational.(158 days ago). Same dates, same years to the T. Alaska had the opportunity to do as Oregon did when medical Marijuana was voted in. Our Legislatures went wink, wink, and treated it like a bunch of old hippies wanting to get stoned. They did not take it serious. Oregon had clinics going within 3 months, with product available shortly after that. Alaska did nothing. the Legislature sat on it, and only acted when threatened with lawsuits.
When Oregon voted to allow recreational sales, they allowed the medical side to do both. Look it up. By 3 months time, they had tax revenue coming into the State. Alaska? Nothing. And yes, our lawmakers are doing their level best to trip up this initiative at every step. When you have the Marijuana control board lopsided with anti Marijuana people, things like the director pushing for a ban on the Kenai Borough happen.