What Are the Regulations for Cannabis Licensing and Consumption in Nevada?

In Nevada, property owners maintain the right to restrict cannabis activities on their premises, as stated under NRS 453D.100. This legislation allows private property owners to prohibit activities such as smoking, cultivation, processing, manufacturing, sale, delivery, or transfer of cannabis.

Despite the legalization of adult-use cannabis for individuals over 21 years of age, as per the Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act passed by Nevada voters on November 8, 2016, the use of cannabis in public spaces remains illegal. This includes parks and sporting events, and even extends to the smoking of cannabis. The City of Las Vegas has issued an ordinance to permit cannabis consumption within licensed Social Use Venues, but these venues cannot operate until they are legal under state law.

The licensing and regulation of cannabis is overseen by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB), which since 2015, has evaluated thousands of license applications and has issued over 900 licenses for cannabis establishments. Recent intense competition for retail licenses has prompted applicants to challenge the licensing process.

For public health and safety, the CCB issued Bulletin 2022-01 on March 4, 2022, advising consumers to be cautious when consuming specific cannabis products highlighted in the notice. Protecting children and teens from accidental consumption, especially of cannabis edibles mistaken for regular treats, is a significant concern.

For more detailed information on the regulations and programs related to cannabis in Nevada, visit the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board’s Laws & Regulations, the City of Las Vegas Cannabis Licenses, and access the comprehensive regulations document adopted by the CCB.

For FAQs related to Las Vegas Cannabis Establishments, refer to the document provided by the city which can be accessed at the City of Las Vegas Cannabis Establishment FAQs.