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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.

Las Vegas pot dispensaries make last-minute preparations

Dispensaries around the Las Vegas Valley were waiting for final pot shipments to arrive Friday, altering packaging to adhere to legal standards and tightening security before recreational users line up to purchase weed.

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Ahead of July 1 pot sales, officials up security and stockpile

Nevada’s medical marijuana dispensaries have stockpiled one to two months worth of pot sales, Commission Chairman Steve Sisolak said at a press conference Thursday, in preparation for the start of legal recreational sales Saturday at midnight.

Clark County approves 25 retail marijuana permits

Clark County commissioners on Wednesday approved special-use permits for 25 medical marijuana dispensaries that plan to begin recreational sales.

Nevada’s legal marijuana industry faces banking problem

Following in the footsteps of Colorado, Washington and other states which have legalized recreational marijuana, Nevada is bracing for an influx of cash — cash that will have no bank to call home.

Gaming regulators consistent with message to steer clear of pot business

When Attorney General Jeff Sessions explained how the Justice Department would address pot smoking, it sent a wave of trepidation through Nevada. But it was business as usual within the office of the state Gaming Control Board.

More than 60 apply to join Clark County marijuana panel

Dubbed the “Green Ribbon Panel,” the board will set policies regarding land use and licensing of retail marijuana establishments and make recommendations to the County Commission for proposed changes to zoning and business license codes. The list of applicants was posted on the county website Thursday.