Danielle Keane: The 2016 Cannabis Legalization Opportunity
Wed / Oct 26th PODCAST
Danielle Keane is the Political Director of NORML, the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. She recently joined… Read More
Nevada Cannabis News
Nevada boasts a bustling adult-use and medical cannabis marketplace. As home to Las Vegas, the state is also one of the most accessible U.S. markets for cannabis tourism. Learn about Nevada’s cannabis news, company acquisitions, and industry events below.
Cannabis Conference Attendees Warned Against Possession, Use at Site
Tue / Oct 11th
The 5th Annual Marijuana Business Conference & Expo will be hosted at The Rio in Las Vegas, Nevada next month; however,… Read More
Nevada MMJ Company Suing State and County Over License Refusal
Fri / Sep 23rd
A Nevada medical marijuana company that was granted a provisional license in 2014 is suing the state and Storey County… Read More
Nine States Voting on Marijuana Measures in 2016
Wed / Sep 7th
This election season, nine states will be voting on ballot initiatives related to legalizing and regulating cannabis in some form.… Read More
Nevada Prohibitionists Quiet on the Advertising Front
Fri / Sep 2nd
With about two months left until Question 2 is put to voters, opponents of legal cannabis in Nevada have so… Read More
Pro-Legalization Advocates Set Aside $800,000 for Vegas Ad Buys
Tue / Aug 16th
The Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol in Nevada has reserved more than $800,000 for commercials in Las Vegas, with… Read More
Nevada AG Recommends Barring Some CA Patients from MMJ Program
Fri / Aug 5th
California patients opting for a physician’s recommendation instead of a state-issued card should no longer be legally allowed to access… Read More
Nevada Cannabis Tourism Industry Estimated at $400 Million in 2018
Tue / Jul 19th
Nevada could see nearly $400 million from cannabis tourism alone in 2018 if Question 2 is approved by voters, according… Read More
New Health Office in Las Vegas Will Cut Down Wait Times for Medical Cannabis Approval
Tue / Jun 21st
Officials in Nevada have opened a Division of Public and Behavioral Health office in Las Vegas in an effort to… Read More
Thirteen Nevada Lawmakers Publicly Back Legalization Initiative
Fri / Jun 10th
Thirteen Nevada lawmakers have publicly endorsed the state’s voter initiative to legalize recreational cannabis, according to a press release published by the campaign… Read More
Nevada Publication Reverses Pro-Cannabis Stance Following Pressure From New Owner
Thu / Jun 9th
In unfortunate news, The Las Vegas Review-Journal, a formerly pro-pot publication out of Nevada, has turned an about face and recently… Read More
U.S. Cannabis Industry Could Grow to $44 Billion by 2020
Tue / Mar 15th
The cannabis industry in the United States could grow to be a $44 billion industry by 2020 according to current… Read More
Las Vegas Tribe to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary
Wed / Mar 2nd
The Las Vegas Paiute Tribe has announced plans to open Nevada’s first medical cannabis facility constructed on Native American land… Read More
First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Las Vegas
Fri / Aug 28th
Las Vegas’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened for business this week, marking a big step in Nevada’s 17-year-old medical program.… Read More
Lawsuit Challenges Nevada’s MMJ Card Fees and Registry Program
Fri / Aug 21st
A 42-year-old Las Vegas resident has filed a class-action lawsuit against Nevada, claiming that the state defrauded medical marijuana patients… Read More
Nevada Market for MMJ Permits Poised for Massive Expansion
Tue / Aug 18th
A secondary market for medical marijuana licenses is budding in Nevada. Since the state’s governor signed a law in June… Read More
Former Nevada Bank CEO to Enter Cannabis Industry
Tue / Mar 10th
John Sullivan, a Nevada-based top bank executive, will now serve as the president and CEO of Integrated Compliance Solutions (ICS),… Read More
MMJ Tug of War In Nevada’s Clark County
Wed / Jan 14th
Medical marijuana dispensaries in Nevada’s Clark county could start to open this month, following a recent ruling by Judge Kathleen… Read More
Brief: 174 Applications Submitted for Nevada’s 76 Dispensary Licenses
Mon / Aug 25th
There were 174 applications submitted on Monday to be one of the Nevada’s 76 authorized medical marijuana dispensaries, according to the Nevada Division… Read More
Cannabis legalization in Nevada
Nevada voted to legalize the plant during its 2016 general election and, as the home to Las Vegas—the tourism capital of the United States—the victory was particularly significant for the cannabis industry. Notably, Nevada’s legalization vote came just one year after the state’s medical cannabis dispensaries had opened for business, making it one of the fastest states to go from launching its medical program to a full-blown recreational marketplace.
Today, cannabis dispensaries are serving patrons aged 21 and older across the state. There are also consumption lounges opening throughout Las Vegas in the fall of 2021, with similar options opening statewide in 2022.
Cannabis purchasing and possession rules
- Adults aged 21+ can purchase and possess up to one ounce of cannabis or 1/8 ounce of cannabis concentrate in Nevada.
- Home grows in Nevada are generally not allowed, but exceptions are made for people who live more than 25 miles from the nearest licensed retailer.
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