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law-and-government2 years ago

"Nevada Ushers in 2023 with Over 80 New Laws Including Expanded Cannabis Limits and Prison Reforms"

Nevada has implemented over 80 new laws as of 2024, including one that allows drivers with communication needs to have a special flag on their license plate to inform law enforcement during traffic stops. Other notable laws include increased fines for selling tobacco to minors, starting at $2,500 and escalating to $10,000, and regulations for food delivery robots, which now have size and speed limits and must carry liability insurance.

legalpolicy2 years ago

"Nevada Ushers in 2023 with Over 80 New Laws Including Expanded Cannabis Limits and Prison Reforms"

As of January 1, 2024, Nevada has implemented 80 new laws, including the doubling of legal marijuana possession to 2.5 ounces and allowing recreational retailers to sell medical cannabis without a separate license. The state has also introduced measures to improve healthcare coverage, such as mandatory insurance coverage for breast cancer tests and extended Medicaid postpartum care to a full year. Solitary confinement in prisons is now limited to a last resort with a maximum of 15 days. Additionally, Nevada has legalized "human composting," becoming the seventh state to allow the organic disposal of human remains into soil.

law-and-government2 years ago

"Nevada Ushers in 2024 with Over 80 New Laws Including Major Cannabis and Medicaid Reforms"

As the year 2024 begins, Nevada has implemented several new laws, including an increase in the legal amount of marijuana possession, stricter fines for selling tobacco to those under 21, limitations on solitary confinement, requirements for offender visitation, expanded voting access for certain inmates, the introduction of paid family leave for state employees, and the authorization of human composting for the disposition of human remains.

legislation2 years ago

"Nevada Ushers in 2023 with Over 80 New Laws Including Medicaid Expansion and Cannabis Limit Increase"

Starting January 1, 2024, over 80 new laws will come into effect in Nevada, including increased legal limits for cannabis possession, the introduction of voting rights for inmates, stricter penalties for selling tobacco to minors, and regulations for food delivery robots. Senate Bill 277 allows up to two and a half ounces of cannabis and a quarter-ounce of concentrate, with reduced fees for cannabis establishment licenses and opportunities for certain felons to work in the industry. Assembly Bill 286 mandates that inmates be allowed to vote by mail and establishes safe voting processes in jails. Assembly Bill 53 increases fines for retailers selling tobacco to under-21s, with fines up to $10,000 for repeated violations. Senate Bill 422 sets requirements for food delivery robots, including weight, speed limits, and insurance coverage.