Nevada voters approved recreational cannabis in 2016 (Question 2), with retail sales beginning July 1, 2017 — one of the fastest launches in history. Nevada's cannabis market is heavily influenced by Las Vegas tourism.
1 oz flower
Active
6 plants per person, 12 per household
Moderate
Medical Patients
2.5 oz
per 14 days
Recreational (21+)
1 oz
flower
3.5g concentrate; 2,800mg edibles
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 6 plants per person, 12 per household
Must be 21+, must live more than 25 miles from a dispensary
Card Cost
$50/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
200+
Legalized
2016
Sales Started
2017
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
1 oz per transaction
Delivery
Allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited in most public spaces. Consumption lounges permitted in Las Vegas.
AB 132 (2019) provides some pre-employment testing protections.
Employers cannot refuse to hire applicants solely based on a positive pre-employment cannabis test, with exceptions for safety-sensitive positions and federal contractors.
Per se limit of 2 ng/mL THC in blood. Open container laws apply.
2021: Consumption lounges permitted
2023: Delivery services expanded
2025: Social equity licensing expanded
Official State Resource
Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.