Nevada

Despite its reputation brought on by Las Vegas, Nevada did not legalize adult use cannabis until 2017. However, when it did, the people were ready. The state sold out of cannabis is less than a weekend, showing clear signs of the demand for cannabis. The Medical Marijuana Establishment Program, including certification of establishments and initial application and renewal of agent cards, has been transferred to the Department of Taxation.

At a Glance

Medical Marijuana Program: Yes
Adult Use / Recreational MMJ: Yes
Pediatric: Yes
Home grow: Yes, twelve mature plants
Possession limit: Two and one-half ounces and/or a maximum allowable quantity of edible marijuana products and marijuana-infused products as established by regulation of the Division
Reciprocity: No
Legislation: Assembly Bill 453
Estimated Number of Patients: 27,952
Types of cannabis permitted for use: All

Legislation & Important Dates

Legalization & Important Dates

• November 07, 2000, Nevada voters approved Ballot Question 9 (effective October 01, 2001), effectively removing all state-level criminal penalties on the use, possession and cultivation of marijuana, by qualifying patients who have a “written certification” from their physician, stating that he or she may benefit from the medical use of marijuana.
• October 01, 2001, Assembly Bill 453, created a state registry for patients whose physician has recommended medical marijuana. It also tasks the Department of Motor Vehicles with issuing identification cards, and prohibits the use of any state money for the program — the program is to be funded solely by donation.
• June 12, 2013, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, signed Senate Bill 374, providing for the registration of medical marijuana establishments authorized to cultivate or dispense marijuana, or manufacture edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products, for sale to patients authorized to legally access, possess and use marijuana for medical use. It also stipulates that patients who have been cultivating their own medical marijuana since before July 01, 2013, will only be allowed to continue cultivation until March 31, 2016.
• April 01, 2014, the Department of Health and Human Services adopts regulations based on the previous amendment.

Types of Licenses

Associated Fees

On or before November 15, 2018, a person who holds a medical marijuana establishment registration certificate may apply for not more than one license for a marijuana establishment of the same type by submitting:
(a) A one-time, nonrefundable application fee of $5,000 and, for an application for a license for
(1) Marijuana cultivation facility, an initial licensing fee of $30,000.
(2) Marijuana distributor, an initial licensing fee of $15,000.
(3) Marijuana product manufacturing facility, an initial licensing fee of $10,000.
(4) Marijuana testing facility, an initial licensing fee of $15,000.
(5) Retail marijuana store, an initial licensing fee of $20,000.

Qualifying Conditions

Card Holder Benefits

Fee = $75

1. Patients must be a Nevada Resident with a valid Nevada I.D. as proof of residency. If you do not have a Nevada I.D. an out of state I.D., passport, or other photo I.D. with proof of residency such as bank statement, utility bill, etc. is acceptable.
2. Patients must obtain legitimate medical records or documentation from your primary care physician describing their diagnosis and bring these records with you to your marijuana evaluation appointment
3. The qualifying patient must have been diagnosed by a physician as having a debilitating medical condition
4. Once a patient has obtained a written certification from a physician licensed in the state of Nevada, patients are required to submit an application to the Nevada State Health Division, with a written request and application fee, to the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program.
5. The Nevada DMV will issue the medical marijuana cards.
6. Please note: if you hold a Commercial Drives License, you are NOT eligible for a medical marijuana card.