Nevada Marijuana License
Nevada allows adult-use and medical cannabis. The Cannabis Compliance Board licenses cultivation, production, distribution, testing, retail and consumption lounges, and opens new application periods only occasionally.
Overview
Nevada legalized medical marijuana in 2000 and adult-use cannabis in 2016. The Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) took over licensing and enforcement in 2020.
Most retail, cultivation and production licenses are held by existing operators, and new application periods are rare. The most recent opportunity has been consumption lounge licenses, with at least half of the first independent lounge licenses reserved for social equity applicants.
License Types
- Cultivation Facility
- Product Manufacturing (Production) Facility
- Distributor
- Independent Testing Laboratory
- Retail Store
- Consumption Lounge: retail-attached or independent
Key Requirements
- Background checks and agent cards for owners and employees
- Local government approval (jurisdictions can ban or limit cannabis businesses)
- Compliant premises, security and inventory tracking
- Social equity status for reduced fees and lounge set-asides
Fees
- Application fee: $5,000, one-time and nonrefundable, plus processing costs
- Initial license (maximum): Retail store $20,000; Cultivation $30,000; Production $10,000; Distributor $15,000; Testing lab $15,000
- Renewal (maximum): Retail store $6,600; Cultivation $10,000; Production $3,300; Distributor $5,000; Testing lab $5,000
- Agent card: $150 per category, valid 2 years
- Social equity: administrative processing fee reduced 75%
Application Process
- Subscribe to CCB notices for open application periods.
- Secure local approval and a compliant location.
- Submit the application and fees during the window.
- Pass background checks and inspection.
- Receive a provisional, then final, license.
Regulations
- Adults 21+ may possess up to 2.5 ounces of flower and 1/4 ounce of concentrate
- Home cultivation is allowed only if you live more than 25 miles from a dispensary
- Public consumption is banned outside licensed lounges
Medical Marijuana Card
Who qualifies
- Nevada resident with a qualifying condition, such as cancer, glaucoma, PTSD, chronic pain, seizures and others on the state list
- Recommendation from a Nevada physician
How to apply
- Get a recommendation from a physician.
- Apply with the state medical cannabis program.
- Buy at any licensed dispensary with your card.
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