\n\u201cI am informed that the tribal council is moving forward with the planned marijuana event referred to as the 2017 High Times Cannabis Cup because it is under the impression that the so-called \u2018Cole Memorandum\u2019 and subsequent memoranda from the Department of Justice permit marijuana use, possession and distribution on tribal lands when the state law also permits it,\u201d Bogden wrote. \u201cUnfortunately, this is an incorrect interpretation of the Department\u2019s position on this issue.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nTribal Chairman, Darren Daboda, told the Gazette-Journal that the tribe is not attempting to promote illegal activity and that he believes they are within their rights.<\/span><\/p>\n\u201cTo us, we\u2019re looking at it as utilizing our sovereignty\u2026 as long as [marijuana] is not visible, we\u2019re told it will be OK,\u201d Daboda said.\u00a0\u201cThe tribe is promoting it as a vendors\u2019 crafts, food and concert event. We\u2019re not promoting the distributor or selling [marijuana].\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nHigh Times has responded\u00a0by sending\u00a0a message to vendors and attendees telling them not to bring any cannabis to the cup.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\u201cFederal authorities have intervened directly with our host venue, the land of the Moapa Band of Paiutes,\u201d the message said. \u201cOur upcoming Cannabis Cup event in Nevada on March 4-5 can proceed as planned, but vendors, guests, performers and attendees are advised to comply with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the use and distribution of cannabis and cannabis related products.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nSources tell Canna Chronicle that many vendors and businesses are canceling plans to attend the cup.<\/p>\n
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