The Real NRA

The NRA argued in court yesterday to uphold the Smoking Ban passed by Nevada Voters in the November elections. Now, I know most you are wondering why would the National Rifle Association argue against a smoking ban. Seems a little off message. But, here in Nevada we have the real NRA, the Nevada Resort Association, which is the lobby for the Mega Casino Resorts in Nevada. This version of the NRA is better funded and has real power in both Nevada and DC. Sen. Reid, who is set to become the Majority Leader of the Senate, who do you think his puppet master is? The Real NRA. Also as a South Dakota tie-in, Winner, SD native Todd Bice argued on behalf of the NRA at the hearing. Mr. Bice is a big time litigator here in Nevada.

Essentially the ban restricts smoking in establishments that serve food and have restricted gambling licenses, which means 15 or fewer slots. Establishments with unrestricted gambling licenses are exempt for the smoking restrictions. The local tavern owners are arguing that the NRA is just trying to get their customers. Which is probably true.

Should be a good fight, as my Property Professor from law school used to say, A JD is a ring side seat to the greatest show on earth.

Big H