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LAS VEGAS (KSNV News3LV) -- Even before customers can buy recreational marijuana in Nevada, alcohol distributors want to get in on the profits.
Alcohol wholesalers want to earn a piece of that pie by distributing the drug. That's why many alcohol wholesalers are backing a 2016 ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana. If passed, they'd be the middle men between growers and dispensaries.
Irene Lavis wants to see marijuana regulated.
"I think that's an awesome idea. It will keep the crime rates down, if you regulate it you will be able to track where the pot is going," says Lavis.
Nevada State Senator Tick Segerblom supports the measure.
"It's going to bring a structure to the process. Alcohol distributors have a track record of purchasing and and distributing a drug," says Segerblom.
As added incentive, each transaction would benefit the state thanks to proposed taxes ranging from 8 to 15%....
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