Nevada Marijuana Plans Move Forward As State Adopts Emergency Regulations

It looks like there will be recreational marijuana available in Nevada starting Saturday, after all. The state Monday adopted a series of emergency regulations that aim to make the sales possible.

The move became necessary after a judge last week said a suit brought by the state's liquor lobby challenging the way the process was going had merit.

The state's Tax Commission approved plans that will cover packaging, labeling, and advertising. They have also approved recreational licenses for several cultivators, manufacturers, and dispensaries that had been approved for medical marijuana.

The state's liquor lobby had challenged plans that would have deprived liquor distributors of licenses despite the fact that referendum approved by voters said liquor distributors had the exclusive right to distribute recreational marijuana.

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The state is appealing the judge's decision.

Under the regulations approved on Monday, medical dispensaries will be allowed to sell what they have but they will not be allowed to restock.

The regulations, which are in effect for 120 days, also place limits on packaging that could be seen as attractive to children.

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