Recreational Marijuana

Recently a reader asked me about growing hemp. According to Penn State Extension, hemp was often found in early settlements and used as a fiber source. It was widely grown in Pennsylvania and other states in the 1700s and 1800s. Not only grown for fiber, its oil was used “in paints, ink, varnishes, and lamp oil.” Conestoga wagon covers and clothing were made from hemp.

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 7:57 a.m. in the 1200 block of South Carson Street for misdemeanor petit larceny and possession of a shopping cart, a sheriff's deputy said.

I'm a bit of a New Year's humbug. I really don't celebrate the holiday. I'm usually "sawing logs" between one year and the next by the time the ball drops on the West Coast.

On July 1, Nevada marked one year since legal recreational marijuana sales began. Has it been a success? A look at how it has changed the state.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — After being told the state’s medical/recreational marijuana program is growing far faster than expected, the Interim Finance Committee on June 20 approved adding $1.5 million to the Department of Taxation budget

Two men were arrested by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team early Monday and face multiple drug trafficking, sales and conspiracy charges after approximately 40 pounds of marijuana, 20 grams of cocaine, 11 tabs of Ecstasy, guns and around $24,000 in cash were recovered.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Friday the departure of Deonne Continue, director of the Department of Taxation, effective Feb. 9. Contine has served as Director since November 2014 and will pursue a professional opportunity in the private sector. A successor will be announced in the near future.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Tax Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve the regulations that will govern both the medical and recreational marijuana industry in Nevada. The vote came after more than three hours of a final hearing on the regulations that, frankly, resemble a small phone ...

RISE, a cannabis dispensary with locations in Spanish Springs and Carson City, previously only offered medical marijuana, but started selling recreational marijuana for the first time Jan. 1. The company also operates a cultivation center in Carson City, along with retail cannabis and cultivatio ...

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval responded to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions decision Thursday to rescind the Obama-era directive that allowed states to make decisions regarding federal enforcement of marijuana laws.

Rise Dispensary and Sierra Wellness Connection in Carson City are each beginning recreational cannabis sales on New Year's Day.

Recreational marijuana sales are set to begin in Carson City on Jan. 1. There are currently two medical dispensaries in the capital city: Sierra Wellness Connection and RISE.

This event is open to the public so they can learn about the two Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Carson City and how they operate. It is to be held at the Ormsby Room in the Carson City Sheriffs Office, 911 East Musser Street and will begin at 5:30 p.m. and take approximately 90 minutes.

The Silver State’s vote to legalize recreational marijuana last November has implications for Nevada teens beyond potentially easier access and more temptation.

Recreational marijuana will probably not be available to buy in licensed retail stores in Carson City until early next year.

Since the passage of Question 2 last year, some of us have engaged in an ongoing debate about the wisdom of permitting recreational marijuana sales in Carson City. At this moment, it seems that the majority of the Carson City Board of Supervisors intend to exercise their right as our elected representatives to approve an ordinance permitting the sale of recreational pot at the City’s two existing medical marijuana dispensaries as a defense, ironically, against a long litany of adverse impacts outlined in the draft Business Impact Statement released on July 7th.

A “zero tolerance" policy for prosecuting marijuana sales to youth in Carson City was announced Wednesday by District Attorney Jason Woodbury.

Saying that some recreational marijuana stores risk running out of fresh supply in a matter of days, the Nevada Department of Taxation is seeking an emergency regulation that would pave the way for opening up the distribution role to more than just liquor distributors.

The Board of Supervisors on Thursday started down the road to allow sales of recreational marijuana in Carson City.

The clock is ticking as recreational marijuana dispensaries in Nevada prepare to open their doors to the public on Saturday. Law enforcement officials are warning people who decide to purchase or use pot this weekend about some of the things they need to know before getting behind the wheel.

Legalization of recreational marijuana in Nevada last fall has brought forth new entrepreneurial opportunities in the Silver State since the first of the year.

Carson City is no exception.

At a public workshop on June 20, 2017, the City Manager expressed the opinion that Carson City would be relinquishing control of its fate to the Reno City Council if it elects to prohibit the sale of recreational marijuana within its borders and that the cost of dealing with marijuana consumption within our jurisdiction (because of its availability in Washoe County) cannot be adequately offset without the ability to collect taxes on new retail pot sales.

Should Carson City allow retail sales of recreational marijuana? That was the essential question debated Tuesday at a public workshop at the Carson City Community Center hosted by the city.

Carson City District Judge James Wilson ruled Tuesday the Nevada Taxation Department can't issue recreational marijuana distribution licenses to ...

A Carson City District Court judge granted a preliminary injunction Tuesday that may temporarily halt plans for the retail sale of recreational marijuana in Nevada that was to begin July 1.

CARSON CITY — A Carson City district judge is expected to make a ruling Tuesday in a dispute over recreational marijuana distribution in Nevada.

I love the summer solstice - longest day of sunshine all year. Celebrate the first day of summer with a hike up to our waterfalls; the guided Muscle Powered hike this evening will show you the way. Load up the kids and take a short drive to Silver City; all summer they offer educational fun stuff like today's 'mining for chocolate' activity. It's a night of 1000 Dad Jokes at the Brewery Arts Center where funny and punny run smack-dab into silly - laughter is the best family activity.

• TUESDAY: Summer Solstice

Carson City will hold a public workshop next week to discuss possible zoning and business license regulations for recreational marijuana establishments.

A Carson City district court judge on Tuesday refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by liquor distributors against the Department of Taxation over the distribution of recreational marijuana to pot dispensaries.

Gov. Brian Sandoval signed laws Monday that create the framework for the implementation of recreational marijuana, a measure establishing the Walker River State Recreation Area and additional laws aimed at ensuring Nevada’s students have safe learning environments.