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Advisory panel asks county to look at legality of pot consumption lounges

Las Vegas marijuana businesses are calling on the county to take on the big green elephant of its burgeoning industry — public consumption. The Green…
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Commissioner: Pot businesses must not neglect medical-card holders

All marijuana businesses operating in Clark County will have to obtain both medical and recreational licenses if a Clark County commissioner has her way. Speaking…
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Comparing recreational marijuana: Nevada vs. California

Nevada’s neighbor to the west became the sixth U.S. state to kick off recreational marijuana sales on Jan. 1, just six months after the Silver State…
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Five reasons to consider investing in a medical marijuana card

With more than $380 million in estimated sales and $62 million in state tax revenue collected through 11 months, Nevada’s recreational marijuana industry…
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Green Thumb Industries grows west, closes Essence cannabis deal

The sale of one of Las Vegas’ largest marijuana dispensary and cultivation operations has been finalized. Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries announced…
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Henderson council votes to extend moratorium on recreational weed

Marijuana shoppers hoping to buy recreational weed in Henderson will have to wait for at least another month after the Henderson City Council voted unanimously…
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How much is too much with marijuana edibles? Nevada industry shares secrets to customer safety

Open a pack of convenience store gummy candies and it’s hard not to grab a handful at a time to satisfy your craving. But doing the same for a tube…
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Joy to the weed! Marijuana legalization comes bearing gifts

Peter Bernard's Yuletide plans include dressing up in a tuxedo emblazoned with marijuana leaves, donning a green Santa hat and doling out cookie bars…
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Essence

Las Vegas-based Essence marijuana operation selling for $290 million

Owners of Las Vegas’ largest marijuana dispensary and cultivation operation announced today they are selling the business for $290 million. Armen…
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Long lines, big purchases mark first pot holiday with legal sales in Las Vegas

North Las Vegas resident Humberto Rodriguez and his girlfriend deliberated which strain of marijuana flower to purchase at Nuwu Cannabis Marketplace on…
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Marijuana sales

Marijuana sales exceed expectations; customers continue to line up

Recreational marijuana sales have exceeded the expectations of Las Vegas-area store owners, who have seen long lines outside their dispensaries since Saturday,…
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Essence Las Vegas

Moratorium lifted on recreational pot in Henderson; sales could start in October

Pot shoppers in Henderson will soon be able to legally purchase the plant for recreational use after the Henderson City Council voted Tuesday to end a…
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Nevada pot supply steady as wholesale recreational prices remain high

Nevada's recreational marijuana supplies are plentiful but not overly abundant, keeping wholesale cannabis prices on the high side compared to other…
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Nevada’s recreational marijuana industry ramping up delivery services to meet demand

The front door to a house in a Summerlin subdivision opens, and Marie Shannon smiles and welcomes Quan Chanthavong into her home. The 34-year-old delivery…
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Pot shops follow

Pot shops follow rules during 1st recreational sales

Nevada inspectors say marijuana dispensaries across the state followed the law and regulations during the first day of recreational sales. Recreational…
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Recreation sales

Recreation sales bring record business to Las Vegas marijuana dispensaries

The first day of recreation marijuana sales in Nevada brought a spike in transactions up to five times the daily average under the previous medical-only…
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Marijuana Dispensaries

Why marijuana dispensaries now need to focus on gaining market share

Most marijuana dispensaries in Las Vegas reported similar results during the first week of legal recreation sales: Long lines of eager customers and strong…
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Essence Cannabis Dispensary

‘Amsterdam on steroids’: Las Vegas dispensaries brace for Saturday start of recreational sales

Essence Medical Dispensary owner Armen Yemenidjian is one of 37 Las Vegas Valley applicants to receive an early start license to begin recreational sales…
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Pot shops follow

‘Here for the history’: Recreational marijuana sales get underway in Las Vegas

Playing cellphone games and making small talk with her boyfriend to pass the time, Destiny Diaz stood in line for nearly three hours at the Jardin Premium…
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