The first state-regulated cannabis lounge opened its doors on Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, between Sahara and Desert Inn on Friday.
In 2016, the recreational use of cannabis became legal in Nevada. However, it wasn’t until 2021 when cannabis lounges were legalized places to go and consume marijuana, like a bar where you would consume alcohol.
For years, the Cannabis Compliance Board has been creating the rules and regulations for the lounge industry and people looking to open a lounge had to apply for licenses. Twenty were selected and then, they started the process of picking locations and getting needed approvals.
Now, in 2024, the first state-regulated lounge, Smoke And Mirrors, is opening in Clark County. It’s a new place for locals and tourists to go to legally consume marijuana. Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom kicked off the grand opening by making the first purchase at 4:20 p.m.
“It means you have a safe place, a public place, that they can consume cannabis, which has not been the reality since recreational cannabis was legalized,” said Bri Padilla, from the Chamber Of Cannabis.
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