Gov. Steve Sisolak has named former Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Douglas and former Gaming Control Board Chairman Dennis Neilander to the new Cannabis Compliance Board.
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A Sparks marijuana testing lab has been fined $70,000 for engaging in “unsound testing practices” that led to it producing inaccurate THC results, the Department of Taxation said.
When it comes to marijuana testing labs in Nevada, results may vary — wildly — according to an analysis of state data conducted by a Washington-based scientist.
A marijuana testing facility that had its license suspended this week called accusations of THC manipulation by Nevada regulators “baseless” and “appaling.”
Certified Ag Labs, a marijuana testing facility in Sparks, became the first lab to have its state license suspended after the state announced it was investigating cannabis labs.
The audit outlined several areas that could be improved upon to increase transparency and trust as the state moves forward in expanding the number of cannabis dispensaries.
Nevada inspectors are conducting spot checks of marijuana businesses after tainted products made their way to store shelves.
The state of Nevada has launched an investigation of marijuana testing labs for allegedly manipulating the levels of THC to make products seem more potent.
The Nevada Department of Taxation on Monday issued a health notice after batches of marijuana sold from four Las Vegas dispensaries were found to have fungus, bacteria and high levels of mold and yeast.
Clark County Commissioners are allowing some marijuana businesses not subject to a court injunction to apply for special use permits.
A top Nevada marijuana official who has faced criticism over his conduct during the state’s cannabis licensing process was placed on administrative leave last week.
The Nevada Department of Taxation is warning marijuana customers about certain batches of marijuana that tested positive for high levels of yeast and mold.
An amendment to a bill to regulate the marijuana industry now outlaws marijuana lounges in Nevada and even prohibits local governments from allowing them.
Gov. Steve Sisolak and legislative Democrats are advancing a two-pronged plan to add money to schools: First, use a 10 percent excise tax on recreational marijuana sales, and second, authorize county governments to raise the local sales tax.
Gov. Steve Sisolak signed a bill that he says “ushers in a new era of transparency that will benefit the industry and the public.”