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83rd Session bill

AB76

AN ACT relating to cannabis; revising provisions relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to cannabis; revising provisions governing certain disciplinary proceedings; revising provisions relating to the operation of a cannabis establishment; revising certain requirements relating to the packaging and labeling of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the Cannabis Compliance Board to issue summonses and subpoenas and take certain other actions relating to unlicensed cannabis activities; revising provisions relating to the licensing of a cannabis establishment; revising provisions relating to cannabis independent testing laboratories; revising provisions relating to advertising engaged in and packaging used by a cannabis establishment; exempting certain persons from state prosecution for certain criminal offenses under certain circumstances; requiring the Cannabis Advisory Commission to conduct certain studies; making various other changes relating to the regulation of cannabis; and providing other matters properly relating thereto. Close title AN ACT relating to cannabis; revising provisions relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to cannabis; revising provisions governing certain disciplinary proceedings; revising provisions relating to the operation of a cannabis establishment; revising certain requirements relating to the packaging and labeling of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the Cannabis Compliance Board to issue summonses and subpoenas and take certain other actions relating to unlicensed cannabis activities; revising provisions relating to the licensing of a cannabis establishment; revising provisions relating to cannabis independent testing laboratories; revising provisions relating to advertising engaged in and packaging used by a cannabis establishment; exempting certain persons from state prosecution for certain criminal offenses under certain circumstances; requiring the Cannabis Advisory Commission to conduct certain studies; making various other changes relating to the regulation of cannabis; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Introduction Date

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Primary Sponsor

Assembly Committee on Judiciary

Public exhibits

13

Support 0 · Opp 6 · Neutral 3

Auditor findings

0

recusal 0 · QPQ 0

Bill digest

AN ACT relating to cannabis; revising provisions relating to the confidentiality of certain information relating to cann

Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of persons and establishments involved in the cannabis industry in this State by the Cannabis Compliance Board. (Title 56 of NRS) Existing law sets forth procedures by which the Board may take disciplinary action against a licensee or registrant. (NRS 678A.500-678A.600) Under existing law, the Executive Director of the Board is authorized to transmit the details of any suspected violation of the provisions of existing law and regulations that govern the medical and adult use of cannabis to the Attorney General for an investigation. (NRS 678A.500) After the investigation, existing law requires the Board to determine whether to proceed with disciplinary action against a licensee or registrant. (NRS 678A.510) If the Board proceeds with disciplinary action, existing law: (1) requires the Board or the Executive Director to serve a complaint upon the respondent; and (2) sets forth procedures for the conduct of a disciplinary hearing before the Board. (NRS 678A.520-678A.590) If the Board determines that a licensee or registrant has violated a provision of existing law or regulations governing the medical and adult use of cannabis, existing law authorizes the Board to impose certain penalties against the licensee or registrant. (NRS 678A.600) Sections 6 and 13-24 of this bill revise the procedures by which disciplinary action may be taken against a licensee or registrant. Section 13 specifies that the Executive Director is author

Public testimony

NELIS exhibits (13 on file)

Opposition (6)

  • Jennifer Atlas — American Cancer Society Action Network (Letter)
  • Jennifer Atlas — American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (Testimony)
  • Stephen Allred — Church State Council (Testimony)
  • (unnamed) (Testimony)
  • Sean T. McCoy (Testimony)
  • Sean T. McCoy (Testimony)

Neutral (3)

  • James Humm — Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (Presentation)
  • Maria Azzarelli — Southern Nevada Health District (Testimony)
  • Lisa Lottritz — Northern Nevada Public Health (Testimony)

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