On July 1, 2017, Nevada became the fifth state to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. As Nevada continues to lead the Green Rush, here are some answers to frequently asked questions about Nevada cannabis laws.
You are not permitted to grow your own plants if you live within 25 miles of a Las Vegas or Henderson, NV dispensary. Beyond this 25 mile range, you are permitted to grow up to six plants per person and no more than twelve per household.
Although it has been decriminalized in Nevada, marijuana is still classified as a Schedule 1 by the federal government. For this reason, you may not leave Nevada with any cannabis product you have in your possession.
No. Due to federal marijuana prohibition, it is still illegal to cross state lines with marijuana from any state where it is medically and recreationally legal . However, once you’ve entered the state, police cannot make you answer questions regarding where you bought your cannabis.
Click HERE to learn more information about the record sealing process in the state of Nevada.
In the state of Nevada, you must be 21 years or older to purchase recreational cannabis.
When visiting a dispensary, you must bring government issued identification such as: Driver’s License, Passport, State ID, etc. It is also recommended that you bring enough cash to account for the products you want to buy and the state taxes. Many dispensaries have online menus with prices, as well listings on Weedmaps and Leafly, to help you prepare for your visit!
If you want to work for the cannabis industry in the state of Nevada, you are required to have your Marijuana Establishment Agent Card or simply “Agent Card”. This is the license that every cannabis industry employee must carry with them at all times, and it must be renewed on a yearly basis. If you are ready to apply for the Agent Card, click HERE to access the application.
To clarify, we have 2 non-profits that we operate under. The first, Las Vegas NORML is a 501(c)(3) which we provide community education and outreach through. We recently developed Nevada NORML, which is pending 501(c)(4) status so that we can exercise strong lobbying efforts.
Nevada NORML’s Mission Statement:
“Nevada NORML is a non-profit organization with an objective to increase public awareness of current laws regarding marijuana, and to address the legislative system about cannabis policy reform in Nevada.”
Currently, you are permitted to consume cannabis products in a private residence. Until the Nevada legislature legalizes public consumption spaces or consumption lounges, consumption of any cannabis product in public places is still prohibited. Examples of prohibited locations include but are not limited to: hotels, casinos, your car, national parks, and anywhere near schools.
We recommend visiting Weedmaps or Leafly to locate the dispensary nearest you!
Medical marijuana can only be purchased by patients and designated primary caregivers who have valid ID cards issued by the state.
Have more questions and need those answers? Visit the Marijuana in Nevada webpage or contact us at info@lvnorml.org.