This article is way off. Not only is it poorly written, but the whole direction of the article midguided. Sure people might not have gotten a free sample of Cannabis. But that's not what they were paying for. They were paying for the very informative seminars that were presented, as well as VIP access to several other great events. Had they gone to the get together at Pot Luck Events, I guarantee they would have gotten their sample, plus some. Without any laws broken. 
This article could have just as easily focused on the seminars, the comradery or the potential for an booming industry to bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue to a state that is hurting for money. What is so hard to comprehend about this industry? It's been wildly successful in several states already, and despite a few goofballs, Alaskans have shown that is can be a respectable and responsible business that can help our bottom line.