Las Vegas sold tourists the illusion of legal cannabis while fake dispensary style hemp shops operated near the Strip. Vegas Knew, Vegas Looked Away exposes how Nevada’s casino separation rules, weak hemp oversight, delayed Clark County action, and tourist confusion created a loophole economy hiding in plain sight.
Missouri Tightens Grip On Hemp Sales
Missouri legalized cannabis, then moved to squeeze intoxicating hemp into the dispensary system. HB 2641 is being sold as consumer protection, but critics say it protects licensed marijuana operators while threatening hemp retailers, growers, and small businesses across the state.