STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Cannabis Laws in Nevada
Is weed legal in Nevada? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Is weed legal in Nevada? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
Cannabis is currently recreational in Nevada (NV). Las Vegas is the #1 tourist cannabis destination.
Adults in Nevada may possess up to 1 oz flower, 3.5g concentrate of cannabis.
| Category | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| Public Possession | 1 oz flower, 3.5g concentrate |
| Home Growing | 6 plants (if 25+ miles from dispensary) |
| Medical Program | Active |
| Dispensaries | ~300 licensed dispensaries |
Possession over 1 oz (up to 14 oz) is a misdemeanor up to 6 months/$1,000. Sale without a license is a category C felony. DUI limits of 2ng/ml THC blood level apply.
Nevada has had a medical cannabis program since 2001. Medical patients may possess up to 2.5 oz and grow up to 12 plants if no dispensary is within 25 miles.
Nevada legalized recreational cannabis via Question 2 in November 2016, with retail sales beginning July 1, 2017 — one of the earliest start dates for any state following legalization.
Nevada's cannabis industry benefits significantly from Las Vegas tourism. However, state law prohibits on-site consumption in most dispensaries. The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) oversees the market.
Despite recreational legality in Nevada, cannabis remains federally illegal. Employers can — and many do — still require drug tests.
The most common pre-employment test in Nevada is the urine test, which can detect THC metabolites for up to 30 days in regular users. See: How long does THC stay in urine?
