- July 10, 2021
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Business
At a time when drug testing policy in sports is under sharp, national scrutiny, Nevada sports regulators voted on Wednesday to make it so athletes will no longer be penalized over a positive marijuana test.
The Nevada Athletic Commission (NAC) unanimously agreed to enact the policy change, which will amend its anti-doping policy and remove the threat of suspension over cannabis use or possession for fighters. The move comes on the heels of a controversial suspension of a star sprinter from participating in the Olympics after she tested positive for marijuana.
As the Nevada Independent’s Zachary Bright reported, fighters will still be barred from competing in events if they show up visibly intoxicated.
The motion unanimously passes.
— Zach Bright (@zachbright_) July 7, 2021
“I think being the gold standard with regard to combat sports—both [Mixed Martial Arts] and boxing—being a world-class destination, and having our state show the…
