Item 55 Dispensary Vote At LVCC – Video
 
Item 55 Dispensary Vote At LVCC – Video

The Las Vegas City Council listens to concerned citizens about the licensing of a marijuana dispensary in ward 2.

Vacant building near Summerlin may become marijuana dispensary – VIDEO
 
Vacant building near Summerlin may become marijuana dispensary – VIDEO

A vacant building near Summerlin, formerly a pet hospital, may become a marijuana dispensary. The Las Vegas Planning Commission gave it the green light this week and the Las Vegas City Council must vote on it in February. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye

Marijuana Health Investigation
 
Marijuana Health Investigation

The state is investigating marijuana health concerns from several pot shops. Government and politics editor Steve Sebelius talks with Carson City bureau chief Colton Lochhead about the issue.

The Right Take: Moving the Marijuana Money – VIDEO
 
The Right Take: Moving the Marijuana Money – VIDEO

Democrats introduced Senate Bill 545 yesterday. It would move the proceeds from the sales tax
tax on the retail sale of marijuana into the Distributive School Account. Speaker Jason Frierson
said the move would send “about $120 million to the DSA over the biennium.” The Clark
County School District says it needs $120 million more to fund the raises promised by Sisolak.
Combine those two bits of information and it looks like a solution is in sight. In reality, this move doesn’t change education funding by one dime.

New U.S. Attorney Trutanich refuses to rule out marijuana prosecutions – VIDEO
 
New U.S. Attorney Trutanich refuses to rule out marijuana prosecutions – VIDEO

Nevada’s new U.S. Attorney Nicholas Trutanich refused to rule out the possibility of prosecuting marijuana crimes. He said federal agents were victimized during the Cliven Bundy standoff, which is why he’s appealing a judge’s decision throwing out the case. He also believes federal law enforcement can help reduce local crime rates.

Rural Nevada doesn’t vibe with legal marijuana
 
Rural Nevada doesn’t vibe with legal marijuana

Despite more marijuana licenses available from the state, parts of rural Nevada continue to shun the business Representatives in Elko, Storey, Pershing and other counties told the Review-Journal they either have ordinances on their books that prohibit marijuana sales locally Or they have not seen interest in local sales Places like Ely, West Wendover and Fernley have marijuana projects in the works

Indoor farming in Southern Nevada
 
Indoor farming in Southern Nevada

Experts discuss Nevada’s indoor farming industry. (Bailey Schulz/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Fake Pot Laced with Rat Poison Causes Three Deaths
 
Fake Pot Laced with Rat Poison Causes Three Deaths

Fake Pot Laced with Rat Poison Causes Three Deaths According to Time, On Tuesday, Illinois reported seven more cases, raising the nationwide total to 116. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly working with authorities in the state to discover the source of the outbreak. Both the CDC and the state confirmed that several patients and samples of the fake pot tested positive for the lethal chemical. Symptoms include coughing up blood, severe bloody noses, bleeding gums, internal bleeding and more. The CDC reported there have been at least 456 cases of illnesses from fake marijuana between 2010 and 2015.

Pot amnesty boxes greet travelers at Las Vegas airport
 
Pot amnesty boxes greet travelers at Las Vegas airport

Green metal bins have popped up at the nation’s eighth-busiest airport, creating a safe space for airline passengers to dispose of marijuana. Even though recreational marijuana is legal in Nevada, the drug is banned inside Clark County’s network of airports and security checkpoints. “Marijuana is not allowable anywhere inside the buildings, be it pre- or post-security,” airport spokeswoman Christine Crews said. About 20 so-called “amnesty boxes” were installed over the past week outside high-traffic areas of McCarran, Henderson Executive and North Las Vegas airports.

Las Vegas cannabis oil seller opens first physical store
 
Las Vegas cannabis oil seller opens first physical store

Earlier this month, Buy Legal Meds opened its first brick-and-mortar location The store sells products with cannabidiol, or CBD, a marijuana compound that doesn’t get users high Buyers and sellers get into CBD for the fewer regulations
CBD, along with low-dose edible marijuana products, has a chance at turning more people into casual users

San Francisco Wipes Out Weed Convictions From 1975
 
San Francisco Wipes Out Weed Convictions From 1975

San Francisco Wipes Out Weed Convictions From 1975 The city will retroactively apply California’s new marijuana laws to prior convictions. Misdemeanors and felonies from 1975 will either be reduced or expunged. This means nearly 5,000 marijuana convictions will be reviewed and about 3,000 misdemeanors will be dismissed. The new measure is part of California’s Proposition 64 which legalizes possession and purchase of one ounce of marijuana.

State law could be barrier for minorities to operate marijuana dispensaries
 
State law could be barrier for minorities to operate marijuana dispensaries

As recreational marijuana sales boom in Nevada, minorities are getting left out of the industry, activists say.
Marijuana use is nearly equal between white and black Americans. But black Americans are arrested nearly 3.5 times more for marijuana possession, according to the Brookings Institution. Marijuana convictions could prevent someone from obtaining a license to operate a dispensary. An applicant for a medical license would be ineligible if they have been convicted of a violent crime or a drug-related felony, including marijuana. It’s similar for recreational licenses. No one has been denied a license so far because of a past drug-related conviction, according to the Department of Taxation.
But recreational applications are only open to those with medical dispensaries already. Applications from the general public are open starting in November.

Nevada has massive first month of marijuana sales
 
Nevada has massive first month of marijuana sales

Nevada’s first month of recreational pot sales raked in nearly twice as much money as other states. Nevada dispensaries made more than $27 million. Colorado and Oregon each sold about $14 million in marijuana during their respective first months of sales. “We came out of the gate like a shotgun.” Matt Morgan, CEO of Reef Dispensaries. Nevada’s first month of sales generated $3.6 million in taxes.

Nevada has massive first month of marijuana sales
 
Nevada has massive first month of marijuana sales

Nevada’s first month of recreational pot sales raked in nearly twice as much money as other states. Nevada dispensaries made more than $27 million. Colorado and Oregon each sold about $14 million in marijuana during their respective first months of sales. “We came out of the gate like a shotgun.” Matt Morgan, CEO of Reef Dispensaries. Nevada’s first month of sales generated $3.6 million in taxes.

Las Vegas police bust fake marijuana store
 
Las Vegas police bust fake marijuana store

Las Vegas police have busted a fake marijuana store. Elevate Medical Pharmacy never had a license to sell, according to police. Clayton Bernard, 36, was arrested on suspicion of illegally selling marijuana, a felony. Bernard told police that Elevate “had nothing to do with marijuana sales.” He also said he did not understand his rights because he wasn’t a U.S. citizen and was trying to start his own country. It’s unclear how long Elevate was in operation.

Las Vegas police bust fake marijuana store

Las Vegas police bust fake marijuana store
 
Las Vegas police bust fake marijuana store

Las Vegas police have busted a fake marijuana store. Elevate Medical Pharmacy never had a license to sell, according to police. Clayton Bernard, 36, was arrested on suspicion of illegally selling marijuana, a felony. Bernard told police that Elevate “had nothing to do with marijuana sales.” He also said he did not understand his rights because he wasn’t a U.S. citizen and was trying to start his own country. It’s unclear how long Elevate was in operation.

Las Vegas morning update for Friday, September 29th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Friday, September 29th

Friday’s Headlines: CCSD saves jobs with less cuts, Nevada marijuana sales soar during first month, Las Vegas police investigating machete fight and shooting

Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, September 12th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Tuesday, September 12th

Today’s headlines: marijuana lounges may be coming, Arpaio visit changes venues after protest concerns, inmate expresses concern over execution cocktail. Elaine Wilson/Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Can marijuana be used during pregnancy?
 
Can marijuana be used during pregnancy?

Dr. Annette Mayes counsels pregnant women against marijuana use until the medical community knows more about its effects on unborn babies.

Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, September 6th
 
Las Vegas morning update for Wednesday, September 6th

1. A flight bound for New York made an emergency landing at McCarran this morning after one of its engines caught fire. Delta Flight 1057 departed from McCarran about 11:10 p.m. Tuesday night, before landing at 12:45 a.m. No injuries were reported, and the flight was expected to leave this morning.

2. The man accused of kidnapping a California woman was arrested Tuesday night, after the woman was found Monday night at Railroad Pass Casino. Virginia Paris’ ex-boyfriend Joseph Hetzel was arrested after police found a stolen vehicle from Mesquite near East Bruner Avenue. He was booked into the Henderson Detention Center and faces felony kidnapping and stalking charges.

3. Clark County commissioners voted to ban both possession and advertisement of marijuana at McCarran International Airport on Tuesday. The ban extends to all airport-owned property throughout Clark County, including parcels leased to private businesses. The ban does not apply to to vinyl-wrapped advertising on taxis and personal vehicles picking up or dropping off passengers.