Fighters competing in Nevada will no longer face any punishment for testing positive for marijuana.
In a unanimous vote by the Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday, marijuana was removed from the list of performance-enhancing drugs banned for athletes, and they will no longer face any discipline for a positive test.
This change comes in the wake of similar rules adopted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency in regards to the UFC’s anti-doping policy. Much like those rules, Nevada retains the rights to remove a fighter from a bout if they are clearly impaired by the use of marijuana or alcohol.