CARSON CITY — Native American tribal governments in Nevada will now be able to negotiate directly with the governor’s office on marijuana, thanks to legislation passed on June 2.
Senate Bill 375, which opens the door for legal negotiations on the use and sale of medical marijuana on tribal lands, also allows the governor’s office to bypass federal laws that limit commerce talks between tribes and Congress.
RELATED: Alcohol Distributors Sue Nevada Over Recreational Cannabis Sales
“The voters have spoken on marijuana and they’ve adopted this,” Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval said just minutes before signing the bill. “It’s important that the Native American people can participate in this and for the state to work with all of you.”
