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To give law enforcement the upper hand when combating hooligans, thugs and other unsavory products of uncivil society, Nevada lawmakers are pushing for a policy that would give police departments emergency access to the live surveillance feeds of medical marijuana dispensaries.
On Monday, the Senate Finance Committee heard a proposal (Senate Bill 329) that aims to strengthen the state’s medical marijuana program by offering more security for the businesses most exposed to criminal activity.
However, the bill is somewhat controversial, as industry leaders are concerned that it might open up the possibility for police to conduct clandestine investigations without permission.
According to a report from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Senator Tick Segerblom, who is one of the most aggressive political animals in the state legislature fighting for marijuana-related matters, has introduced an amendment to the proposal that attempts “to take out all of the controversial parts.”
So far, the committee has yet to take up a vote.
Because the federal government has refused to allow the cannabis industry access to banking services, dispensaries are often forced to operate…
