Nevada Attorney General, law enforcement announce opposition to legalizing recreational marijuana
Attorney General Adam Laxalt is urging Nevadans to "vote no" on Ballot Question 2, which proposes the legalization of recreational marijuana.
Laxalt and other law enforcement officials held a press conference Thursday afternoon in Carson City to detail their concerns over Question 2.
First, Laxalt and other officials, say the measure wasn't written with the people of Nevada in mind.
"This ballot initiative was written by major marijuana interests, who's biggest concern is making money," said Laxalt.
Another big concern was public safety. They said the legalization of recreational marijuana could increase crime and make Nevada roadways less safe.
"When you legalize a drug in our community, you put more impaired drivers onto the road that we all have to share," said Chris Hicks, Washoe County District Attorney.
They also voiced concerns over edibles, arguing they would inevitably end up in the hands of children.
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