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Although the alcohol industry has been one of the most staunch opponents against cannabis legalization, small-scale liquor distributors in Nevada have decided to try and take advantage of the impending market. Back in November, the state voted to legalize recreational marijuana via Question 2, creating an array of exciting opportunities in the region.
Local distribution companies were major backers of this measure, donating almost $88,000 to launch a campaign that placed marijuana on the same level as alcohol. With this support, they also expected to be given first dibs on cannabis distribution licensing. But regulations that were recently proposed by Nevada’s Department of Taxation seem to leave these distributors out of the picture.
A handful of smaller distribution companies have formed an organization called the Independent Alcohol Distributors of Nevada. The group is currently working with a legal team to figure out how to proceed with their case against the Tax Commission. These distributors disagree with how the regulations came about, arguing that the proposed model goes against the wishes of voters.
Liquor distribution in Nevada an across the U.S. follows a…
