LAWS

• Purchasing
  In Nevada, only marijuana products purchased at a state-licensed retail store or dispensary are legal. Buying marijuana products from any other source is illegal, and a person could face criminal charges if arrested. Only adults 21 or older can purchase marijuana with the proper ID.
• Possessing
  According to the Cannabis Compliance Board for the State of Nevada, adults 21 years of age and over are legally allowed to have:
  • Up to 1 ounce of marijuana.
  • Up to 1/8 ounce of concentrated marijuana (the crude or purified separated resin from marijuana)
• Consuming
  Adults 21 and older can only use marijuana products on private property, and only if the property owner allows it. Many apartments and condominium complexes prohibit marijuana use, and those renting private homes should adhere to the guidelines provided by the leasing agent or homeowner. It is illegal to use marijuana in any public place, in a moving vehicle, and on any federal land like national parks and military bases.

With the legalization of recreational marijuana, some have opted to try growing their own marijuana plants at home. It is legal for adults 21 years old and older to grow marijuana for personal use if they observed the following:

• Are more than 25 miles from a state licensed retail marijuana store or dispensary.
• Possess up to 6 plants per person (but only 12 plants per household is allowed).
• Grow plants in an enclosed area (a locked closet, room, or greenhouse) with a lock or other security device.
• Conceal plants from public view.
• Own or have the permission of the property’s owner to grow marijuana at the property.

It is illegal and dangerous to drive under the influence of marijuana because any amount of marijuana can cause impairment. Under the Nevada Law (NRS 484C.110), drivers with two nanograms of active THC are considered driving under the influence (DUI). However, arrests are based on observed impairment by law enforcement, and the driver would be subjected to the same penalties as those for alcohol-impaired driving. Anyone who has a registry identification card (medical marijuana card) issued by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health can be prosecuted if they drive any vehicle (car, watercraft, aircraft, motorcycle, surfboard, Segway, etc.) while under the influence of marijuana.

It is still illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase, possess, or consume any retail (recreational) marijuana product. It is illegal for an adult to provide marijuana products to anyone under the age of 21. The only exemption is for medical use, but only with a valid registry identification card (medical marijuana card). People who attempt to falsify their age to obtain marijuana will be guilty of a misdemeanor and a fine of up to $500 if they knowingly trespass on any marijuana establishment (unless a legal, medical marijuana cardholder).

• 2000: Voters approved a ballot initiative legalizing medical marijuana for patients suffering from serious health issues.
• 2013: Nevada’s legislature enacted a law expanding the state’s existing medical marijuana program.
• 2016: Voters approved Ballot Question 2, the Initiative to Regulate and Tax Marijuana.
• 2017: As a result, on January 1, 2017, the purchase, possession, and consumption of recreational marijuana for adults became legal in Nevada.
  • Recreational marijuana use is regulated by Nevada’s Department of Taxation (NDT) under Chapter 453D of Nevada Revised Statutes.
  • A person who is 21 years of age or older is allowed to possess and consume retail marijuana.
  • A marijuana consumer may possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana or 1/8 of an ounce of concentrated marijuana.

Know What’s Legal Marijuana Policy Project Nevada Marijuana in Nevada Medical Use of Marijuana Public Health Institute: Regulation of recreational Marijuana State of Nevada SAMHSA: The CBHSQ Report Partnership for Drug-Free Kids Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know