The Economics of Legal Recreational Marijuana

SEASON 1: EPISODE 2 | Aired: 07/17/18

One year later, what has been the economic impact of legalized, recreational marijuana in Nevada?

Nevada Week explores the issue with an expert roundtable: Nevada State Senator Tick Segerblom, who led the push for legalization; Nevada Director of Taxation William Anderson; and Pete Findley, co-owner and CEO of Exhale Brands, a marijuana dispensary company.

Panelists discuss how tax monies are collected and allocated, what lessons can be learned from the Nevada model, challenges and opportunities facing legal dispensaries, and the future of the industry.