Nevada becomes 5th state to legalize marijuana

NEVADA (WTVD) -- The state of Nevada became the fifth state in the U.S. to legalize marijuana for recreational use.

Stores began selling marijuana when the clock struck midnight Saturday.

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Marijuana is still illegal at the federal level. Nevada state officials have not figured out how marijuana will be regulated.

Advocates say that a 10 percent tax on marijuana is expected to bring in more than 60 million dollars over the next two years.