Cannabis shops on the Las Vegas Strip selling hemp instead of legal marijuana are deceiving tourists through a legal loophole. Here's what you need to know:

Key Facts:

• Real cannabis dispensaries cannot operate on the Las Vegas Strip or within 1,500 feet of casinos
• Hemp stores exploit a loophole in the 2018 Nevada Farm Bill to sell CBD products that look like cannabis
• These products contain less than 0.03% THC and won't produce any psychoactive effects
• Unregulated hemp products may contain harmful substances since they're not laboratory-tested

How to Spot Fake Dispensaries:

• Located directly on the Strip or Fremont Street
• Sales counter visible from street (no secure vestibule)
• Accepts credit cards (real dispensaries only take cash/debit)
• No ID scanning system at entrance

Recent Regulations:

• Las Vegas city law now requires fake dispensaries to post signs stating they're "not licensed to sell cannabis"
• Products must display actual THC content
• These rules only apply to Fremont Street, not the Strip (which is in Clark County)

To find legitimate dispensaries, check the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board's website for licensed locations. Real dispensaries are typically located at least half a mile from tourist areas.

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