Types of Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Licenses and Applications

If you haven’t heard about the legalization of medical marijuana in Las Vegas by now, you’ve probably been living under a rock. As of April 1, 2014, Nevada laws will permit a limited number of medical marijuana dispensaries to operate in Nevada. The law also allows for cultivation facilities, testing labs, and producers of edible marijuana products.

So what’s the difference between marijuana cultivation, marijuana production, and marijuana dispensing? That answer will be explored in further articles written by the team at Mark Coburn’s Law Offices, but for now, here is some additional information about the new medical marijuana industry in Southern Nevada.

First to note: the Las Vegas application processes for opening a dispensary, a cultivation facility, an edible marijuana production facility and a testing lab are the same. The applicant must first obtain an application from the Nevada State Health Division, which asks for the following information:

 

• · Name of the prospective medical marijuana establishment


• · Physical address of the prospective medical marijuana establishment as well as the address of any associated medical marijuana establishments


• · Evidence that applicant controls at least $250,000 in liquid assets to pay for initial expenses and compliance


• · Evidence that the applicant either owns the property or has permission to use the property for a medical marijuana establishment


• · Names, addresses & dates of birth of each prospective owner, officer and board member


• · Fingerprints of the medical marijuana establishment’s prospective owners, officers and board members as well as their permission to submit to a FBI background check


• · Names, addresses and dates of birth of each prospective employee


• · Prospective operating procedures of the medical marijuana establishment regarding its safety, security, electronic verification system, and inventory control system


• · Prospective operating procedures for selling or delivering marijuana (if applicable)


• · A letter from the local government showing that the prospective medical marijuana establishment will be in compliance with local ordinances, land use rules & zoning rules


• The Nevada State Health Division responds to applications within 90 days, and if accepted, the medical marijuana establishment is issued a 20-digit identification number, which is good for one year before needing to be renewed. The NSHD looks at the following factors when determining whether or not to allow a new medical marijuana facility to open:


• · Applicant’s financial resources,


• · Previous business and non-profit experience of the prospective, owners, officers and board members,


• · Education and expertise of the prospective owners, officers and board members,


• · Convenience of the proposed location and its impact on the community


• · Adequacy of the size of the proposed establishment,


• · Proposed plan for the care, safekeeping and quality of the medical marijuana, and


• · Amount of taxes paid and contributions made to Nevada (or its political subdivisions) by the prospective owners, officers and board members.


• Las Vegas medical marijuana dispensaries cannot sell medical marijuana to all cardholding medical marijuana patients in Nevada. Each medical marijuana cardholder specifies only one dispensary to buy from. In addition to that rule, there are additional requirements that must be adhered to by medical marijuana establishments in Southern Nevada. Some of these include:


• · The medical marijuana must be stored in enclosed, locked facility that is accessible only by agents of the establishment and repairmen that they allow inside.


• · The medical marijuana must be stored in a secure, locked device, display case, cabinet or room within the enclosed locked facility. They must be protected by a lock that meets security ratings established by Underwriters Laboratories for Key locks.


• · Only a medical marijuana establishment registered agent employed by or volunteering at the facility may remove the marijuana and only for the purpose of dispensing it; furthermore, they may not remove it until immediately before it is dispensed.


• · The establishment must maintain an inventory control system approved by the Nevada State Health Division that records the chain of custody of the marijuana from seed to sale including names, dates, quantities and potency. The medical marijuana patient cardholders’ names should remain encrypted and private.


• · The establishment also must maintain an electronic verification system approved by the Nevada State Health Division that records all the names and card information of the medical marijuana patients who purchased from it within the last 60 days. It must also include the names and card information of agents and volunteers who work there. (Note that Nevada medical marijuana establishments may share this information with each other, and the information must be accessible to the Nevada State Health Division.)


• · The medical marijuana establishment must be located in a commercial or industrial zone or overlay.


• · The medical marijuana establishment also must be located in its own separate building or facility.


• · The medical marijuana establishment must comply with local rules regarding land use, zoning, and signage.


• · The exterior must be professional and traditional of medical establishments. And the signage must be discreet.


• As well, dispensaries and production facilities of edible marijuana product and marijuana-infused products must adhere to the following rules:


• · The marijuana must be clearly and unambiguously labeled as medical marijuana.


• · The marijuana must not be packaged in a way that is appealing to children.


• · The marijuana must be regulated and sold on the basis of THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) concentration and not by weight.


• · The marijuana must be labeled so as to allow tracking by the establishment’s inventory control system.


• And, medical marijuana dispensaries specifically must follow these rules, too:


• · All marijuana products must show the weight, concentration and content of THC in clear and accurate labels.


• · Dispensaries cannot sell a customer more than two and one-half ounces of medical marijuana within a fourteen-day period.


• · The dispensary must post a sign stating the legal limits of medical marijuana.


• · The dispensary must have a single entrance for patrons.

Aspects of the following laws were referenced in this article, and you may find more information regarding medical marijuana laws in Las Vegas by reading up on each of these laws in greater detail:

Nev. SB 374 (2013).

Nev. SB 374(10) (2013)

Nev. SB 374(11.7) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(13) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(13.5) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(15) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(17) (2013).

N.R.S. 453A (2013).

Nev. SB 374(12)(2)(a) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(12) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(12) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(24.4) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(11- 11.5) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(16) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(19.6)(2)(b) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(19.1-19.5) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(19.1-19.4) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(10.5) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(19.7) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(19.1) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(10)(3)(a) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(11.5) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(19)(6) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(19)(5) (2013).

Nev. SB 374(19.9) (2013).

Nev. SB 374 (16-17) (2013).

 

Or, call our Law Office today for a free consultation with a member of our team. (702) 384-1001. We’re here to help you with all of your Las Vegas Medical Marijuana needs.

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Types of Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Licenses and Applications

From Seed to Sale! Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Details & Propositions

It seems as if Las Vegas residents are just as interested in who has been applying for medical marijuana licenses as they are in the new medical marijuana trend itself.

Because Clark County is only dolling out 40 medical marijuana licenses in Southern Nevada, it has been a tough competition thus far for the 100+ applicants. To note: the Las Vegas medical marijuana industry is, potentially, a multi-million dollar industry, so why wouldn’t Southern Nevada’s top players want to vie for a piece of that pie?

This past Monday, the business application details were released by Clark County, making all of the 109 applicants’ information public. One of the most note-worthy contenders, who is actually withdrawing from the mix, is Oscar B. Goodman Jr. himself. Goodman Jr. is more than just former Mayor Oscar Goodman’s son; he is a Las Vegas oncologist–a doctor who specializes in curing and treating cancer. Goodman Jr. felt it may be considered a “conflict of interest” to be both an oncologist and a medical marijuana prescriber. Seems like an ethical choice for Goodman Jr. to make.

On May 5th of this month, the Las Vegas Review Journal wrote an article exploring several of the new, important propositions for medical marijuana laws in Las Vegas. As well, the authors posted the public list of all 109 business applicants. That information can be accessed via the LVRJ site. In the mean time…

Applying for a medical marijuana card in Las Vegas? Don’t take any chances. Consult with our Law Office today at (702) 384-1001. We are able to swiftly and safely help you obtain a Las Vegas medical marijuana card.

 

From Seed to Sale! Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Details & Propositions

Palms Casino Shooting: young ex-Marine and aspiring musical artist killed

Even at a posh, Las Vegas hotel: death happens.

This week, it took the life of a young man who went by “Hollywood Will.” Evan Plunkett, 25, an up-and-coming rapper visiting the Palms Casino to film a music video, was shot to death in a suite at the popular Las Vegas hotel.

Police report that a fight began between Evan and several other men during a party in the Palms Casino’s Fantasy Tower, during which, Evan was shot in the chest and killed.

Sadly, the killer escaped the scene of the crime, and has eluded metro police officers and investigators since.

Sadder still are the minute details of the shooting. Apparently, the fight originally had nothing to do with “Hollywood Will” at all; he was merely attempting to break-up an existing fight when he dreadfully got in the line of fire. As well, the victim’s brother was injured attempting to protect Evan.

This tragic tale goes to show an individual is never truly safe anywhere, and it is important to remember, regardless of where you stay when you visit Las Vegas—whether it’s at the Budget Suites or the Wynn—you must remain vigilant, with all your senses intact, especially when interacting with new people in large groups, such as at a party or nightclub.

And, as always: report any signs of inappropriate, violent, or criminal behavior as soon as you sense there may be a problem brewing. Trust your instincts.

This young marine and rapper shot at the Palms is one of many unnecessary gun-related deaths in Las Vegas.

Palms Casino Shooting: young ex-Marine and aspiring musical artist killed

Green is the New Gold: the Rush for Medical Marijuana in Clark County

The rush in ’49 was westward toward California for gold, gold, gold—and that sparkling commodity has yet to lose its allure. Today, other, more humble treasures provided by nature are currently being coveted by those looking to prosper.

With only 40 medical marijuana dispensary licenses being offered by Clark County, it looks as if it will be a noble fight for the 100+ big players who have submitted proposals to cash in on this green-golden opportunity. But the competition against each other may not be the only battle; even after the lucky 40 are approved, regulators will still be planting buffers as they create rules to limit dispensaries in North Las Vegas.

North Las Vegas planning commissioners unanimously approved a new medical marijuana regulation “set” for City Council approval shortly. This set is in regards to land use; for example, commissioners are pushing for a 300-foot buffer zone between medical marijuana dispensaries and residential developments. As well, according to the Las Vegas Review Journal, the regulation set would require marijuana dispensaries to discern a 1,500-foot setback between non-restricted gaming establishments, such as the Aliante & Fiesta Ranch, as well as a 1,000-foot buffer between other marijuana production, testing and cultivation facilities.

The North Las Vegas medical marijuana dispensaries would be required to close by 10 p.m. each evening, and there would not be drive-thru windows allowed.

Another rule: city permits for dispensaries would cost roughly $5,000 each… which really doesn’t seem that hefty considering the projected profits.

Have questions about how to get a medical marijuana card in Las Vegas or North Las Vegas? Give our Law Office a call today at (702) 384-1001.

Rush For Medical Marijuana in Clark County

Green is the New Gold: the Rush for Medical Marijuana in Clark County

Professional Football Player Applies for Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Dispensary License

It isn’t just big-wig lawyers, doctors, and politicians who are seeking a piece of the lucrative medical marijuana dispensary industry emerging here in southern Nevada. Among other big names to cash in on this hot Vegas medical marijuana trend: Jonathan Ogden, former NFL offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens.

Ogden may be better known as the respected Pro-Football Hall of Famer, or as the first ever player to spend the entirety of his career as a Raven, but he may soon be known for more. This popular NFL player applied for a medical marijuana dispensary license in Nevada, after his wife suggested they look into the deal.

Ogden’s lawyer, Rick Hyde, told the Baltimore Sun that Ogden “tried to be a nice husband” and support his wife’s idea to invest in a Las Vegas dispensary. Who knows? There may soon be other NFL players who decide to lovingly support their wives in such endeavors.

Seeing as how there are a limited number of available licenses in Nevada for medical marijuana businesses available (around 40), whether or not Ogden’s proposal will be accepted as one of the lucky few is yet unknown. What is known is that so far, over 100 individuals or companies have filed for a Las Vegas dispensary license in Clark County.

If you are interested in obtaining a medical marijuana card in Las Vegas, don’t take your chances with an unprofessional individual or agency. Contact our trusted Law Office at (702) 384-1001 to safely and swiftly obtain your card.

Las Vegas’ Big Players Compete for Medical Marijuana Licenses

 

 

Professional Football Player Applies for Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Dispensary License

Las Vegas Lawyers can legally offer advice Regarding Medical Marijuana

Recently, the Nevada Supreme Court decided to amend the rules regarding what constitutes professional conduct for lawyers when it comes to discussing the state’s medical marijuana laws. All six members of the court unanimously agreed to an addendum that states: “a lawyer may counsel a client regarding the validity, scope and meaning of Nevada constitution Article 4, Section 38” which is the article that addresses medical marijuana in Nevada.

In case you have yet to hear the news, medical marijuana dispensaries were given the ‘green light’ back in 2013. As numerous, powerful individuals and corporations scrambled to apply for one of the 40 dispensary licenses being offered by the state, Las Vegas Attorneys wondering if they would be penalized or reprimanded from the Nevada State Bar for discussing medical marijuana options with their clients.

Since then, the Nevada State Bar has asked court justices to adopt a rule to protect Las Vegas Attorneys from losing their licenses if they discus with a potential client medical marijuana options, including the opening of a medical marijuana dispensary. This rule also protects attorneys who give advice to cities and counties regarding the aforementioned issues.

What does this mean to you? Attorney Mark Coburn is one of Las Vegas’ most trusted lawyers, and now, he is offering his services to those who seek a medical marijuana card in Las Vegas. Don’t take a risk with someone unprofessional, inexperienced, or downright shady. Obtain your medical marijuana card quickly and safely through our Law Office by calling (702) 384-1001.

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Las Vegas Lawyers can legally offer advice Regarding Medical Marijuana

Las Vegas’ Big Players Compete for Medical Marijuana Licenses

In recent months, over 100 Las Vegas companies have vied for a limited number of medical marijuana licenses in Clark County.

Before you pass judgment on the “type” of person or company you believe would wish to engage in this budding industry, know this: these ain’t no pot-heads and hippies seeking the potentially enormous financial windfall to be found in the Las Vegas medical marijuana industry; on the contrary, many of the proposals submitted were from companies and individuals with political clout, ties to the casino business, reputable doctors, and real estate investors.

The state plans to only allow a maximum of 40 medical marijuana business licenses in Clark County, which will be used for a variety of purposes including medical marijuana dispensaries, marijuana production facilities, cultivation warehouses, and testing labs. This all translates to huge profits, so why wouldn’t any wealth-hungry company want a piece of that green pie?

Rumored to be involved with the new medical marijuana movement in Southern Nevada is Sig Rogich, senior adviser to U.S. Presidents such as Ronald Reagan and George W. Bush. Rogich currently runs a prominent public relations firm in Nevada (that actually, eight years ago, managed an anti-drug campaign during a marijuana ballot initiative.)

Another big name rumored to have applied for both dispensary and cultivation licenses: James Bixler, a retiring Eighth District Court judge. Bixler recently created Greenleaf Dispensaries Inc. with some family members and a friend. Interestingly, if granted a license, Bixler, according to a Review Journal article posted this past month, says he will donate some of his profits to drug education and treatment programs.

Chad Christensen is another rumored contender. This former LV Assemblyman ran as Republican candidate for the Senate back in 2010, and has recently partnered with a friend to apply for licenses for a dispensary and a cultivation facility.

As well, Bill Feather, who once held the position of President of Planet Hollywood Resort, is rumored to have formed Doctors’ Dispensary LLC with Oscar B. Goodman Jr.

These are but a few of the recognizable names who are looking to be involved in the new medical marijuana industry in Southern Nevada. Whether they solely desire financial gain from this endeavor or they truly believe in the benefits medical marijuana has to offer is up for interpretation, but one thing is certain: they have acted swiftly and wisely in attempts to secure one of those coveted 40 licenses.

Are you looking for a medical marijuana card in Las Vegas? Don’t take any risks. Obtain your Medical Marijuana Card through our respected Las Vegas Law Office. us today at (702) 384-1001 for a free consultation.

Las Vegas’ Big Players Compete for Medical Marijuana Licenses