NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON MEDICAL USE OF MARIJUANA PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.

The Alaska Department of Health is proposing amendments to Title 7 of the Alaska Administrative Code governing the state’s medical marijuana program. Changes include removing the requirement to collect Social Security Numbers on applications, repealing the “primary caregiver” restriction so a caregiver may serve multiple patients, extending card expiration from 12 to 24 months, and updating terminology and definitions for clarity. Stakeholders may submit written comments by November 6, 2026, and may provide oral comments during a telephone hearing on October 29, 2026. The agency seeks public input on potential costs, implementation impacts, and overall effectiveness of the proposed regulatory updates. • Removes SSN requirement from registry applications. • Allows a single caregiver to serve multiple card‑holders. • Extends card validity to two years. • Updates language (“care‑giver” → “caregiver”) and eliminates redundant definitions. • Public comment deadline: 5 p.m. Nov 6, 2026; oral hearing: Oct 29, 2026 (12‑1 p.m.). • Questions must be submitted by Oct 27, 2026. • No additional state funding required; estimated compliance cost to private persons is $0.