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Nevada cannabis rules: what to know and how to check
In Nevada, adults 21 and older can buy cannabis from stores licensed by the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). It is the only legal way to buy. Check the store in the CCB’s list of licensees before you buy. Licensed products must be lab-tested and labeled, and the CCB posts bulletins about products to avoid.
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Official source
Nevada’s cannabis regulator: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB)
- Check a business license Official license list
- See official recalls Recall notices from the regulator
- File a complaint Report an unlicensed business or a problem
- Regulator website Laws, rules and news
These links go to the regulator’s own website. CHSA does not copy or host license records, so you always see the official, current version.
What’s different in Nevada
Nevada voters legalized adult-use cannabis in November 2016 (Ballot Question 2). Sales to adults 21 and older began in 2017. Since July 1, 2020, the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) has licensed and inspected stores, growers, makers, labs and consumption lounges.
The only legal place to buy cannabis in Nevada is a state-licensed store. Tribal cannabis stores are not licensed by the CCB and are not on its list. Hemp, tobacco and smoke shops can't sell cannabis. Since June 2021, it has been illegal to make or sell synthetic cannabinoids, like delta-8 THC made from CBD, without CCB approval. Since 2025, unlicensed shops that sell intoxicating hemp products must post a sign saying they are not licensed to sell cannabis.
You can't use cannabis in any public place or in a moving vehicle, even as a passenger. You can use it on private property if the owner allows it, or at a licensed consumption lounge. Some cities and counties have opted out of lounges: the CCB listed 17 in October 2022. Cannabis is still illegal on federal land, such as national parks and military bases.
Nevada also has a medical cannabis program. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) runs the patient card registry. Some stores on the CCB list sell to medical cardholders only.
Licensed does not mean risk-free. Products are tested before sale, and the CCB posts bulletins about licensed products people should avoid.
Nevada rules at a glance
These are the main state rules for adult-use cannabis. Cities and counties can add their own rules. Numbers in brackets link to the regulator’s pages and rules.
| Topic | The rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum age | 21 and older for adult use. Stores must check a valid government-issued photo ID. People under 21 can't buy, have or use adult-use cannabis. Medical cardholders follow separate rules. | Source [1] CCB Laws & Regulations, "Possession & Consumption" and "Under Age 21" tabs; CCB FAQ (ID rules) |
| How much you can have | Adults 21 and older may have up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and up to 1/4 ounce of concentrated cannabis. The CCB says the concentrate limit equals products with up to 7,087 mg of THC. A mix of flower and other products must stay within the same total. Stores may not sell more than these amounts. | Source [2] CCB FAQ, "What are the possession limits?" and "What are the purchase limits?"; CCB Laws & Regulations, "Possession & Consumption" |
| Growing at home | Only if there is no state-licensed cannabis store within 25 miles of your home. Then adults 21 and older may grow up to 6 plants per person and no more than 12 per household. Plants must be in a locked closet, room, greenhouse or other enclosed area, not visible from a public place, on property you own or have the owner's permission to use. | Source [1] CCB Laws & Regulations, "Growing at Home" tab |
| Delivery | Allowed from licensed stores only. Delivery vehicles must pass a CCB inspection and carry a CCB inspection card. A store may use a third-party delivery service only with CCB approval. The CCB's list of licensees shows which stores offer delivery. | Source [2] CCB FAQ, "Delivery/Distribution"; CCB List of Licensees, "Delivery Option" column |
| Required lab tests | An independent lab licensed by the CCB must test cannabis and cannabis products before sale. Flower is tested for moisture, potency, terpenes, foreign matter, mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides, growth regulators, yeast and mold, and harmful bacteria and molds (including Salmonella, E. coli and Aspergillus). Solvent-based extracts are also tested for leftover solvents. You can ask the store for the lab report (Certificate of Analysis). | Source [3] NCCR 11.050 (mapped to NAC 678B.554 in CCB's June 2026 index); CCB FAQ, "Illegal Activity" and "Laboratory Testing" |
| Labels | Store labels must show the grower or maker and its license ID, the batch, lot or production run number, the store's name and address, lab-tested cannabinoid levels, and net weight. They must carry the warnings "THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CANNABIS", "Keep out of Reach of Children" and "This product may have intoxicating effects and may be habit forming". Edible labels also show THC per serving (the real amount may be within 15 percent), ingredients and allergens, a use-by date, and a warning that effects may be delayed by 2 or more hours. | Source [4] NCCR 12.040 and 12.045 (NAC 678B.611 and .614 in CCB's index); still cited as current in CCB's 2025 Legislative Guidance |
| Packaging | Everything sold at a store must leave in opaque, child-resistant packaging that keeps working after many openings, either the product package or an exit bag. Edibles must be sealed in opaque packaging marked "THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CANNABIS" and "KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN", with the Nevada universal cannabis symbol. Packaging can't show cartoon characters, mascots or toys, or look like brands sold to children. | Source [4] NCCR 12.015 (NAC 678B.596 in CCB's index); CCB FAQ quoting NAC 678B.596(2) |
| Edible THC limits | Edibles may have up to 10 mg of THC per serving and 100 mg per package. Other package limits include 3,500 mg of THC for concentrates, 1,000 mg for tinctures, and 100 mg per capsule with 1,000 mg per package. | Source [5] CCB 2025 Legislative Guidance (July 17, 2025), "Cannabis and Cannabis Product Packaging Limits" (SB 168 § 16, AB 76 § 48) |
| Poison control | Nevada Poison Center (Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Safety): 1-800-222-1222 . Free, confidential, 24/7. Call 911 if someone has trouble breathing or won’t wake up. | www.nvpoisoncenter.org |
Nevada recalls
CCB posts recall notices for licensed products. CHSA doesn’t keep a live list of Nevada recalls yet, so check CCB’s own list.
Keep the package. A recall notice lists the product and its batch or ID number, which you match against your label.
How Nevada compares
Compare Nevada with the other states CHSA covers.
Sources
- Laws & Regulations: Know the Law, Possession & Consumption, Growing at Home, Under Age 21
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations, Regulation 11: Cannabis Independent Testing Laboratory (amended 10/2023)
- Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations, Regulation 12: Packaging and Labeling of Cannabis Products
- 2025 Legislative Guidance (letter to all cannabis establishments, July 17, 2025)
- List of Licensees (Licensed Nevada Cannabis Stores/Dispensaries)
- Nevada Cannabis Program: Medical, Adult-Use and Consumption Lounges
- Consumers: Delta-8 THC & Synthetic Cannabinoids, Health & Safety Facts, Parent Education, File a Complaint
- Guidance: Public Health and Safety Advisories
- Local Jurisdictions Opted-Out of Cannabis Consumption Lounge Licenses (October 14, 2022)
- Medical Marijuana Patient Cardholder Registry
- Nevada Poison Center
CHSA does not test, certify or endorse products or retailers.