Nevada commission officially declares no punishment for marijuana possession

Nevada Officially Allows Fighters Who Use Cannabis Products to Avoid Doping Violations

In an official announcement, the Nevada Athletic Commission confirmed that fighters who use cannabis products will no longer be accused of doping violations in the state. This policy had been informally in place since 2021, with the commission stating that fighters would only be punished if they showed up impaired and unable to fight.

The Commission had to finalize and formalize this policy by sending it to other lawmakers and state agencies, a process that has now been completed. One of the most significant cases of a fighter being punished for cannabis use in Nevada was Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who was suspended and fined for testing positive more than a decade ago.

The Nevada commission has been gradually easing its stance on cannabis usage in recent years, with notable MMA fighters like Nick Diaz facing repercussions in the past. More recently, fighters including Kevin Croom, Tim Elliott, Jamahal Hill, Trevin Jones, Luis Pena, Niko Price, and Bevon Lewis have also been involved in cannabis-related cases in 2020 and 2021.

This updated policy reflects a broader trend in the sports world of reevaluating the use of cannabis and its impact on athletic performance. Moving forward, fighters in Nevada can use cannabis products without fear of doping violations as long as they are not impaired during competition.

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