Cannabis in Nevada

Cannabis laws change. This page summarizes the current rules in Nevada for adults 21 and older — what's legal, what isn't, possession limits, home cultivation, and where to buy.

Regulator: Cannabis Compliance Board

Recreational

Legal

Medical

Legal

CBD

Legal

Home Grow

Allowed

Recreational Use in Nevada

Recreational use is legal in Nevada since 2016. Adults can possess up to 1 oz flower, 3.5g concentrate. Retail sales began in 2017.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Nevada. Sales are regulated by the Cannabis Compliance Board. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Nevada

Medical cannabis is legal in Nevada since 2000. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Nevada program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Cannabis Compliance Board. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Nevada. Plant limit: 6 per adult. Only if >25 miles from dispensary

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Nevada. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Nevada.

Cannabis by City in Nevada

City-specific guides covering local dispensary access, ordinances, and community context.

AT A GLANCE

State
Nevada (NV)
Recreational legal since
2016
Possession limit (21+)
1 oz flower, 3.5g concentrate
Regulator
Cannabis Compliance Board

Question 2 passed 2016. Tourism-driven market.

21+ Only

For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. Do not drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.

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