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Las Vegas Officially Opens First Cannabis Consumption Lounge

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Seven years after adult-use (recreational) cannabis was first legalized in Nevada, a new endeavor is beginning–the opening of cannabis consumption lounges in Las Vegas. Until now, tourists to Las Vegas have been put in a bind when it comes to cannabis. We’ve legalized marijuana back in 2017.

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Recreational Cannabis Legalization Sparks Increase in Consumption, Study Reveals

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Does recreational cannabis legalization contribute to a spike in consumption? have fully legalized cannabis use for adults over 21, and an additional 21 states have legalized medical cannabis. have fully legalized cannabis use for adults over 21, and an additional 21 states have legalized medical cannabis.

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Nevada Approves Cannabis Consumption Lounges

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Las Vegas has had a zero-tolerance policy for cannabis for decades. Recently, Judge Joe Hardy, a Clark County district judge, ruled that the Nevada Board of Pharmacy classification of cannabis as a Schedule I substance violated the State Constitution , saying the “agency exceeded its authority.”

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What’s the deal with cannabis consumption lounges?

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Just like the prohibition years of alcohol, it used to be that cannabis could be legally consumed only behind closed doors, down dank alleys, and in dark underground speakeasies. While cannabis is swiftly gaining in popularity, public prohibitions on use have derailed efforts to “normalize” and elevate cannabis as an alcohol alternative.

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Zurich Is Launching a Trial Run for Recreational Cannabis

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According to Swissinfo , a survey found that most Swiss people support the legalization of cannabis as long as there are sufficient and effective rules to protect minors. With the support of the majority of citizens, it should come as no surprise that the nation is now preparing to launch a recreational cannabis trial.

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Research Finds That Legalized Cannabis Does Not Increase Youth Use

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One of the most commonly cited arguments against legalizing cannabis is that it could lead to an uptick in marijuana use among children. A federally funded study on the effects of adult-use legalization looked at data on middle schoolers in New Mexico and Nevada between 2017 and 2019. percent in 2017 to 13.3 percent in 2019.

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Nevada SC Rules “state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption”

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In a decision last week, the Nevada Supreme Court ruled that the state law protecting “lawful activities” or “lawful off-duty conduct” does not apply to non-medical cannabis consumption, according to an Ogletree Deakins report. Court Rules Off-Duty Recreational Cannabis Use Not Protected By Nevada State Law. Birmingham.