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California may not be biggest threat to Nevada marijuana market

The state was one of four, along with Nevada, that voted in 2016 to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. And with sales projected to top $5 billion once the market gets fully up and running, California’s cannabis corner is expected to be by far the nation’s largest.

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Las Vegas passes marijuana paraphernalia ordinance

Smoke shops in Las Vegas can now legally sell devices that allow marijuana aficionados to inhale, ingest or otherwise use cannabis.

Las Vegas police bust fake marijuana store

Everything about Elevate Medical Pharmacy looked like a legitimate marijuana dispensary. But Elevate Medical Pharmacy never had a license to sell, according to a police report released Thursday.

Nevada gaming regulators wrestling with pot policies

Regulators have said for months that because the federal government recognizes the possession and use of marijuana as a crime, resorts should stand clear of associating with the budding recreational marijuana industry.

 
Disbarred Las Vegas lawyer wanted in pot dispensary scam

A now-disbarred Las Vegas lawyer and his childhood friend were indicted this month after at least three people were scammed into investing thousands of dollars in a fake medical marijuana company.

Marijuana ads at McCarran issue for Clark County commissioners

Clark County commissioners grappled Tuesday with how best to limit marijuana ads on airport property. Lighting up is off limits because airports are subject to federal regulations and federal laws prohibit marijuana use, but marketing of the drug is another matter.

Las Vegas marijuana defendant acquitted, still on the lam

The lawyers waited in courtroom 6A for over an hour, speculating as to Bing Han’s whereabouts. Han, who was acquitted in a case involving a marijuana grow operation, didn’t answer repeated phone calls from his attorney, Gabriel Grasso.