By Ken Ritter Associated Press LAS VEGAS — A judge on Friday froze the permit process for some new Nevada retail cannabis stores, issuing a ruling that sided with companies that lost bids to open recreational pot shops. Clark County District Court Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued an injunction halting several dozen new licenses where questions were raised about the … [Read more...]
Recreational marijuana sales strong in Sparks
At last November’s election, Nevada voters passed Measure 2 allowing recreational marijuana sales to begin July 1, 2017. As the start of summer came around, four dispensaries in Reno and a handful of medical marijuana facilities in Southern Nevada opened up their businesses to recreational sales. Marijuana aficionados flocked to the dispensaries with their pockets filled with … [Read more...]
Sparks City Council approves recreational marijuana sales
On Monday, the Sparks City Council held the second reading and public hearing about an ordinance to amend Title 5 of the Sparks Municipal Code to allow medical marijuana facilities to cultivate, test and sell recreational marijuana at retail. After a lengthy discussion from council members and public comment, the city council approved the ordinance in a 3-2 vote. A few city … [Read more...]
Marijuana sales begin in Nevada, but not Sparks
July 1 marked the day when retail sale of recreational marijuana became legal in Nevada where medical marijuana sales are already underway, thanks to the Measure 2 initiative passed by voters last November. So now the question remains, where can you buy marijuana? Although recreational marijuana use is now legal, herbal wellness aficionados may have to wait until mid-month … [Read more...]