On the Las Vegas Strip, the Misconception Debunked: Legal Marijuana is Vendored
In the bustling city of Las Vegas, known for its glitz, glamour, and the misconception that winning a jackpot is common, there exists a less glamorous side to the Strip. A loophole in the 2018 Nevada Farm Bill has allowed the proliferation of fake dispensaries, selling hemp as cannabis, without any regulation from the state's Cannabis Compliance Board or any other regulatory body.
These establishments, found along the Las Vegas Strip, often deceive unsuspecting customers. Contrary to legitimate cannabis dispensaries, these fake dispensaries do not require a vestibule for ID verification or use a cannabis board-approved ID scanner. They may even accept credit cards for purchases, a practice unheard of in real cannabis dispensaries.
Layke Martin, a representative from the Nevada Cannabis Association, has spoken out about these fake dispensaries. He stated that these establishments charge the same prices as real cannabis dispensaries but do not list THC on their products. THC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the compound that gives users the psychoactive effects associated with cannabis. Hemp and cannabis are the same plant, but hemp contains less than .03% THC, making it incapable of producing the high that cannabis does.
Customers often patronize these stores, believing that weed is now legal in Las Vegas. However, they are unaware that they are being deceived. The official oversight of licensed cannabis dispensaries in Las Vegas is conducted by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board. A list of all state-licensed cannabis dispensaries in Nevada can be found on their website.
It's important to note that these fake dispensaries' products are not laboratory-tested and may contain synthetic marijuana, pesticides, or other harmful ingredients. This poses a significant risk to consumers, highlighting the need for increased regulation and awareness.
"Vegas Myths Busted" is a weekly series published on Mondays, with a bonus edition on Fridays, aiming to debunk common misconceptions about Las Vegas. Stay informed, and remember, not everything that glitters is gold on the Strip.
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