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Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Nevada-Utah Border City

Lynn Friedman
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The first marijuana dispensary opened Monday in a northeastern Nevada border city known for its casinos to become closest spot for northern Utah residents who want to buy pot. But those people who make the 90-minute drive to West Wendover will have to be careful because Nevada laws prohibit using marijuana in public places or hotel rooms, and U.S. laws prohibit taking it across state lines. Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Nick Street says they won't have extra patrols and will respect people with a doctor's note allowing them to use medical marijuana in Utah. But, he says they are worried about more impaired drivers.