On Wednesday afternoon, Nevada’s Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed two pieces of legislation that would have allowed for the creation of a medical marijuana apprenticeship program and the inclusion of opioid addiction as a qualifying condition for the state’s medical marijuana program. Additionally, legislation authorizing the Governor’s office “to negotiate with tribal governments” on the use and sale of marijuana on tribal land is expected to be signed later today.

According to the Las Vegas Sun, Gov. Sandoval vetoed Senate Bill 374 (Opioid Addiction) and Senate Bill 416 (Medical Marijuana Apprenticeship Program), surmising “these are subjects that warrant further study and review to consider the efficacy, health effects and legality of these issues.”

Nevada Senate Bill 374

By rejecting Senate Bill 374, which would have added opioid addiction to the list of qualifying conditions for Nevada’s medical marijuana program, Gov. Sandoval also exposed local doctors and their staff to disciplinary action by “professional licensing boards” — allowing licensed employees to be terminated or disciplined for using medical marijuana.

Nevada Senate Bill 416

As to the vetoing of Senate Bill 416, “which would have allowed licensed medical marijuana businesses to partner with labor unions for medical marijuana apprenticeships.” Sandoval’s office noted the legislation is not “consistent with federal regulations governing approval of apprentice programs.”

Nevada Senate Bill 75

The Las Vegas Sun is reporting that “State Sen. Tick Segerblom, who has sponsored or co-sponsored many of the session’s pot bills, said Sandoval would sign Senate Bill 375 on Friday.”

While the rejection of Senate Bill 374 and Senate Bill 416 represent unfortunate news for those addicted to opioids and potential MMJ apprentices in the Silver State, the possible signing of Senate Bill 375 later today represents hope for the chairman of the Nevada Tribal Cannabis Alliance. “Benny Tso, chairman of the Nevada Tribal Cannabis Alliance, said tribal leaders from across the state would be in attendance for the signing.”