Mt. Rose Highway pot dispensary raises concerns

By Terri Hendry, KRNV-TV

Plans to build a medical marijuana dispensary off the Mount Rose Highway is raising opposition.

Now, one of the owners and investors of the proposed dispensary is speaking out.

Hugh Hempel says he plans to attend a meeting set from 5:30 to 7:30pm  June 10 at Galena High School to answer questions and address concerns.

Washoe County Commissioner Bob Lucey said his phone has been ringing off the hook.

He said, “I have had hundreds of calls from upset citizens in regards to the location of the dispensary. They are not opposed to medical marijuana, they’re just upset about the location.”

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