Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.460 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.460
Requirements concerning storage, removal and transportation of cannabis for medical use
Status: in_force

1. At each medical cannabis establishment, medical cannabis must be stored only in an enclosed, locked facility.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, at each medical cannabis dispensary, medical cannabis must be stored in a secure, locked device, display case, cabinet or room within the enclosed, locked facility. The secure, locked device, display case, cabinet or room must be protected by a lock or locking mechanism that meets at least the security rating established by the Underwriters Laboratories for key locks.

3. At a medical cannabis dispensary, medical cannabis may be removed from the secure setting described in subsection 2: (a) Only for the purpose of dispensing the cannabis; (b) Only immediately before the cannabis is dispensed; and (c) Only by a cannabis establishment agent who is employed by or volunteers at the dispensary.

4. A medical cannabis establishment may: (a) Transport medical cannabis to another medical cannabis establishment or between the buildings of the medical cannabis establishment; and (b) Enter into a contract with a third party to transport cannabis to another medical cannabis establishment or between the buildings of the medical cannabis establishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.327 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.327
Licensing of cannabis consumption lounges: Issuance of licenses in local governmental jurisdiction that limits number of business licenses issued to cannabis consumption lounges
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall, for each local governmental jurisdiction that limits the number of business licenses which may be issued to cannabis consumption lounges, determine the number of licenses allocated to the jurisdiction for retail cannabis consumption lounges and independent cannabis consumption lounges.

2. Not more than 50 percent of the licenses allocated by the Board pursuant to subsection 1 may be issued to retail cannabis consumption lounges.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, at least 50 percent of the licenses allocated to a local governmental jurisdiction pursuant to subsection 1 must be issued to independent cannabis consumption lounges. At least 50 percent of the licenses issued to independent cannabis consumption lounges must be issued to social equity applicants. If there are an insufficient number of social equity applicants to distribute licenses in that manner, the local governmental jurisdiction shall issue business licenses to all qualified social equity applicants and hold the remaining business licenses in reserve for future issuance to social equity applicants.

4. If the number of qualified applicants in a local governmental jurisdiction exceeds the number of licenses allocated to that jurisdiction pursuant to subsection 1, the Board shall issue adult-use cannabis establishment licenses for retail cannabis consumption lounges and independent cannabis consumption lounges in the local governmental jurisdiction to qualified applicants who are not social equity applicants using a separate lottery system for each type of license.

5. As used in this section, “ local governmental jurisdiction ” means a city or unincorporated area within a county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.210 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.210
“Medical edible cannabis product” defined
Status: in_force

“ Medical edible cannabis product ” means a product intended for the medical use of cannabis that:

1. Contains cannabis or an extract thereof;

2. Is intended for human consumption by oral ingestion; and

3. Is presented in the form of a foodstuff, extract, oil, tincture or other similar product.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.310 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.310
Affirmative defenses
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 678C.300 , it is an affirmative defense to a criminal charge of possession, delivery or production of cannabis, or any other criminal offense in which possession, delivery or production of cannabis is an element, that the person charged with the offense: (a) Is a person who: (1) Has been diagnosed with a chronic or debilitating medical condition within the 12-month period preceding his or her arrest and has been advised by his or her attending provider of health care that the medical use of cannabis may mitigate the symptoms or effects of that chronic or debilitating medical condition; (2) Is engaged in the medical use of cannabis; and (3) Possesses, delivers or produces cannabis only in the amount described in paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 678C.200 or in excess of that amount if the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the greater amount is medically necessary as determined by the person's attending provider of health care to mitigate the symptoms or effects of the person's chronic or debilitating medical condition; or (b) Is a person who: (1) Is assisting a person described in paragraph (a) in the medical use of cannabis; and (2) Possesses, delivers or produces cannabis only in the amount described in paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 678C.200 or in excess of that amount if the person proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the greater amount is medically necessary as determined by the assisted person's attending provider of health care to mitigate the symptoms or effects of the assisted person's chronic or debilitating medical condition.

2. A person need not hold a registry identification card or letter of approval issued to the person by the Division or its designee pursuant to NRS 678C.230 or 678C.270 to assert an affirmative defense described in this section.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this section and in addition to the affirmative defense described in subsection 1, a person engaged or assisting in the medical use of cannabis who is charged with a crime pertaining to the medical use of cannabis is not precluded from: (a) Asserting a defense of medical necessity; or (b) Presenting evidence supporting the necessity of cannabis for treatment of a specific disease or medical condition, if the amount of cannabis at issue is not greater than the amount described in paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 678C.200 and the person has taken steps to comply substantially with the provisions of this chapter.

4. A defendant who intends to offer an affirmative defense described in this section shall, not less than 5 days before trial or at such other time as the court directs, file and serve upon the prosecuting attorney a written notice of the defendant's intent to claim the affirmative defense. The written notice must: (a) State specifically why the defendant believes he or she is entitled to assert the affirmative defense; and (b) Set forth the factual basis for the affirmative defense. A defendant who fails to provide notice of his or her intent to claim an affirmative defense as required pursuant to this subsection may not assert the affirmative defense at trial unless the court, for good cause shown, orders otherwise.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.590 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.590
Hearings: Written decision and order of Board; rehearings
Status: in_force

1. Within 60 days after the hearing of a contested matter, the Board shall render a written decision on the merits. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5 of NRS 233B.121 , the written decision must contain findings of fact and conclusions of law which are separately stated, a determination of the issues presented and the penalty to be imposed, if any. If the Board determines that the licensee or registrant has violated any provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the written decision must set forth the determination of the Board as to whether any of the mitigating circumstances required to be considered by the Board pursuant to NRS 678A.600 exist and, if so, the weight given to each mitigating circumstance in determining the appropriate action to be taken pursuant to that section. The Board shall thereafter make and enter its written order in conformity to its decision. No member of the Board who did not hear the evidence may vote on the decision. The affirmative votes of a majority of the whole Board are required to impose any penalty. Copies of the decision and order must be served on the parties personally or sent to them by registered or certified mail. The decision is effective upon such service, unless the Board orders otherwise.

2. The Board may, upon motion made within 15 days after service of a decision and order, order a rehearing before the Board upon such terms and conditions as it may deem just and proper if a petition for judicial review of the decision and order has not been filed. The motion must not be granted except upon a showing that there is additional evidence which is material and necessary and reasonably calculated to change the decision of the Board, and that sufficient reason existed for failure to present the evidence at the hearing of the Board. The motion must be supported by an affidavit of the moving party or his or her counsel showing with particularity the materiality and necessity of the additional evidence and the reason why it was not introduced at the hearing. Upon rehearing, rebuttal evidence to the additional evidence must be permitted. After rehearing, the Board may modify its decision and order as the additional evidence may warrant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.020 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.020
“Cachexia” defined
Status: in_force

“ Cachexia ” means general physical wasting and malnutrition associated with chronic disease.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.322 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.322
Licensing of cannabis consumption lounges: Requirements for retail cannabis consumption lounge
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall not issue an adult-use cannabis establishment license for a retail cannabis consumption lounge pursuant to NRS 678B.250 unless: (a) The applicant holds an adult-use cannabis establishment license for an adult-use cannabis retail store; (b) The adult-use cannabis retail store for which the applicant holds an adult-use cannabis establishment license is operational; and (c) The location of the proposed retail cannabis consumption lounge is attached or immediately adjacent to the adult-use cannabis retail store for which the applicant holds an adult-use cannabis establishment license.

2. The location of a proposed retail cannabis consumption lounge: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), is not subject to the restrictions set forth in sub-subparagraph (II) of subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 678B.250 so long as the adult-use cannabis retail store to which the proposed retail cannabis consumption lounge is to be attached or immediately adjacent was in compliance with such requirements at the time it was issued an adult-use cannabis establishment license; and (b) Must not be on the property of an airport.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.260 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.260
Registry identification cards and letters of approval: Card or letter to be returned to Division following diagnosis of absence of chronic or debilitating medical condition
Status: in_force

If a person to whom the Division or its designee has issued a registry identification card or letter of approval pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 678C.230 is diagnosed by the person's attending provider of health care as no longer having a chronic or debilitating medical condition, the person shall return his or her registry identification card or letter of approval and his or her designated primary caregiver, if any, shall return his or her registry identification card to the Division within 7 days after notification of the diagnosis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.215 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.215
Licensing of medical cannabis establishments: Prohibition on issuing or renewing licenses on or after January 1, 2024; exception for medical cannabis establishment located in covered jurisdiction; issuance of adult-use cannabis establishment license to holder of medical cannabis establishment license if local governmental jurisdiction ceases to be covered jurisdiction
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board shall not, on or after January 1, 2024, issue any additional medical cannabis establishment licenses or renew a medical cannabis establishment license pursuant to NRS 678B.210 .

2. The Board may, on or after January 1, 2024: (a) Issue a medical cannabis establishment license to an applicant pursuant to NRS 678B.210 if the proposed medical cannabis establishment will be located in a local governmental jurisdiction that is a covered jurisdiction. (b) Renew the medical cannabis establishment license of a medical cannabis establishment pursuant to NRS 678B.210 so long as the local governmental jurisdiction in which the medical cannabis establishment is located is a covered jurisdiction.

3. If a local governmental jurisdiction that is a covered jurisdiction ceases to be a covered jurisdiction, a person who holds a medical cannabis establishment license for a medical cannabis establishment located in the local governmental jurisdiction may, upon expiration of the license, submit an application to the Board for the issuance of an adult-use cannabis establishment license of the same type.

4. An application submitted pursuant to subsection 3 must: (a) Contain the same information as required for the renewal of a medical cannabis establishment license pursuant to NRS 678B.210 ; and (b) Be accompanied by a fee in an amount that is equal to the fee for the renewal of an adult-use cannabis establishment license of the same type as that of the medical cannabis establishment license which has expired, as set forth in NRS 678B.390 .

5. If the Board determines that the applicant would have been eligible to renew the medical cannabis establishment license which has expired, the Board shall issue to the applicant an adult-use cannabis establishment license of the same type.

6. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 7, an adult-use cannabis establishment license issued by the Board pursuant to this section shall be deemed to be an adult-use cannabis establishment license issued by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.250 .

7. An adult-use cannabis establishment license issued by the Board pursuant to this section shall be deemed to be a medical cannabis establishment license of the same type for the purposes of NRS 678B.220 , 678B.230 , 678B.260 and 678B.270 .

8. As used in this section: (a) “ Covered jurisdiction ” means a local governmental jurisdiction that has adopted local cannabis control measures which prohibit the operation of adult-use cannabis establishments in the local governmental jurisdiction. (b) “ Local governmental jurisdiction ” means a city or unincorporated area within a county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.630 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.630
Petition to determine if criminal history will disqualify person from obtaining license or registration card; fee; posting of requirements for license or card and list of disqualifying crimes on Internet; report
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall develop and implement a process by which a person with a criminal history may petition the Board to review the criminal history of the person to determine if the person’s criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining a license or cannabis establishment agent registration card pursuant to this title.

2. Not later than 90 days after a petition is submitted to the Board pursuant to subsection 1, the Board shall inform the person of the determination of the Board of whether the person’s criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining a license or cannabis establishment agent registration card. The Board is not bound by its determination of disqualification or qualification and may rescind such a determination at any time.

3. The Board may provide instructions to a person who receives a determination of disqualification to remedy the determination of disqualification. A person may resubmit a petition pursuant to subsection 1 not earlier than 6 months after receiving instructions pursuant to this subsection if the person remedies the determination of disqualification.

4. A person with a criminal history may petition the Board at any time, including, without limitation, before obtaining any education or paying any fee required to obtain a license or cannabis establishment agent registration card from the Board.

5. A person may submit a new petition to the Board not earlier than 2 years after the final determination of the initial petition submitted to the Board.

6. The Board may impose a fee of up to $50 upon the person to fund the administrative costs in complying with the provisions of this section. The Board may waive such fees or allow such fees to be covered by funds from a scholarship or grant.

7. The Board may post on its Internet website: (a) The requirements to obtain a license and a cannabis establishment agent registration card from the Board; and (b) A list of crimes, if any, that would disqualify a person from obtaining a license or a cannabis establishment agent registration card from the Board.

8. The Board may request the criminal history record of a person who petitions the Board for a determination pursuant to subsection 1. To the extent consistent with federal law, if the Board makes such a request of a person, the Board shall require the person to submit his or her criminal history record which includes a report from: (a) The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History; and (b) The Federal Bureau of Investigation.

9. A person who petitions the Board for a determination pursuant to subsection 1 shall not submit false or misleading information to the Board.

10. The Board shall, on or before the 20th day of January, April, July and October, submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau in an electronic format prescribed by the Director, a report that includes: (a) The number of petitions submitted to the Board pursuant to subsection 1; (b) The number of determinations of disqualification made by the Board pursuant to subsection 1; (c) The reasons for such determinations; and (d) Any other information that is requested by the Director or which the Board determines would be helpful.

11. The Director shall transmit a compilation of the information received pursuant to subsection 10 to the Legislative Commission quarterly, unless otherwise directed by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.380 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.380
Members: Certain political activities and financial interests prohibited; oaths
Status: in_force

1. A member of the Board must not be: (a) A member of any political convention. (b) A member of any committee of any political party, or engage in any party activities.

2. A member shall not be pecuniarily interested in any business or organization holding a license under this title or doing business with any person or organization holding a license or registration card under this title.

3. Before entering upon the duties of office, each member shall subscribe to the constitutional oath of office and, in addition, swear that the member is not pecuniarily interested in any person, business or organization holding a license or registration card under this title or doing business with any such person, business or organization. The oath of office must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.400 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.400
Adult-use cannabis cultivation facility authorized to cultivate outdoors if sufficiently hidden and adequately isolated; regulations
Status: in_force

An adult-use cultivation facility may cultivate cannabis outdoors if the outdoor cultivation is sufficiently hidden from public view and adequately isolated. The Board shall adopt regulations establishing requirements for the outdoor cultivation of cannabis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.660 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.660
Professional licensing board prohibited from taking disciplinary action against licensee on basis of licensee’s participation in certain activities in accordance with this chapter
Status: in_force

A professional licensing board shall not take any disciplinary action against a person licensed by the board on the basis that:

1. The person engages in or has engaged in the medical use of cannabis in accordance with the provisions of this chapter; or

2. The person acts as or has acted as the designated primary caregiver of a person who holds a registry identification card or letter of approval issued to him or her pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 678C.230 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.530 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.530
Hearings: Subpoenas; payment of fees, subsistence and transportation for witness
Status: in_force

Before a hearing before the Board, and during a hearing upon reasonable cause shown, the Board shall issue subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum at the request of a party. All witnesses appearing pursuant to subpoena, other than parties, officers or employees of the State of Nevada or any political subdivision thereof, are entitled to receive fees and mileage in the same amounts and under the same circumstances as provided by law for witnesses in civil actions in the district courts. Witnesses entitled to fees or mileage who attend hearings at points so far removed from their residences as to prohibit return thereto from day to day are entitled, in addition to witness fees and in lieu of mileage, to the per diem compensation for subsistence and transportation authorized for state officers and employees for each day of actual attendance and for each day necessarily occupied in traveling to and from the hearings. Fees, subsistence and transportation expenses must be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed. The Board may award as costs the amount of all such expenses to the prevailing party.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.510 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.510
Effect of chapter
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit: (a) A public or private employer from maintaining, enacting and enforcing a workplace policy prohibiting or restricting actions or conduct otherwise permitted under this chapter; (b) A state or local governmental agency that occupies, owns or controls a building from prohibiting or otherwise restricting the consumption, cultivation, processing, manufacture, sale, delivery or transfer of cannabis in that building; (c) A person who occupies, owns or controls a privately owned property from prohibiting or otherwise restricting the smoking, cultivation, processing, manufacture, sale, delivery or transfer of cannabis on that property; or (d) A local government from adopting and enforcing local cannabis control measures pertaining to zoning and land use for adult-use cannabis establishments, including, without limitation, a measure which prohibits the operation of adult-use cannabis establishments.

2. Nothing in the provisions of this chapter shall be construed as in any manner affecting the provisions of chapter 678C of NRS relating to the medical use of cannabis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.370 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.370
Suspension of license or registration card for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or registration card
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license or registration card, the Board shall deem the license or registration card issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the license or registration card by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license or registration card has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Board shall reinstate a license or registration card that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license or registration card was suspended stating that the person whose license or registration card was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.410 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.410
Meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

1. The Board may hold regular and special meetings at such times and places as it may deem convenient, and it may hold at least one regular meeting each month.

2. All meetings of the Board are open to the public and must be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS.

3. A majority of the members constitutes a quorum of the Board, and a majority of members present at any meeting determines the action of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.465 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.465
Prohibited acts
Status: in_force

A cannabis consumption lounge shall not allow:

1. The consumption of cannabis or cannabis products at any place which is within view of a public place;

2. The entry of any person who is less than 21 years of age to the cannabis consumption lounge;

3. The consumption of any cannabis or cannabis product in the cannabis consumption lounge that is not a single-use cannabis product or ready-to-consume cannabis product; or

4. A single-use cannabis product or ready-to-consume cannabis product that was purchased at the cannabis consumption lounge to be removed from the premises of the cannabis consumption lounge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.080 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.080
“Registry identification card” defined
Status: in_force

“ Registry identification card ” means a document issued by the Division or its designee that identifies:

1. A person who is exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of cannabis; or

2. The designated primary caregiver, if any, of a person described in subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.500 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.500
Regulations; information about consumers
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt regulations necessary or convenient to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Such regulations must not require a consumer to provide an adult-use cannabis retail store with personally identifiable information other than government-issued identification to determine the age of the consumer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.635 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.635
Database of information relating to testing conducted on cannabis and cannabis products; maintenance of database by Board; regulations; biennial report of Board
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall develop, implement and maintain an electronic database whereby the public may obtain information relating to testing conducted on cannabis and cannabis products by cannabis independent testing laboratories which has been collected through computer software used for the seed-to-sale tracking of cannabis and cannabis products. Such a database must: (a) Contain the final results of all testing performed on cannabis or a cannabis product by a cannabis independent testing laboratory which have been collected through computer software used for the seed-to-sale tracking of cannabis and cannabis products; (b) Be electronically secure and accessible to the public; and (c) Present the information contained in the database in a format that is exportable.

2. The Board shall adopt regulations as it determines are necessary for the administration of the database required by subsection 1. Such regulations must ensure that: (a) The information required to be contained in the database pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 is uploaded to the database and made available to the public in a timely manner after it has been collected through computer software used for the seed-to-sale tracking of cannabis and cannabis products; and (b) The information contained in the database is presented in a format that is easily accessible to the public.

3. The Board shall, on or before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, submit a report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature which details the amount of data uploaded to the database required by subsection 1 and the statistical relevance of such data as it pertains to cannabis independent testing laboratories in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.300 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.300
Acts for which person 21 years of age or older or holder of adult-use cannabis establishment license not exempt from state prosecution
Status: in_force

1. A person is not exempt from state prosecution for any of the following acts: (a) Driving, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel under way while under the influence of cannabis. (b) Engaging in any other conduct prohibited by NRS 484C.110 , 484C.120 , 484C.130 , 484C.430, subsection 2 of NRS 488.400 , NRS 488.410 , 488.420 , 488.425 or 493.130 . (c) Possessing a firearm in violation of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 202.257 . (d) Possessing cannabis in violation of NRS 453.336 or possessing paraphernalia in violation of NRS 453.560 or 453.566 : (1) If the possession of the cannabis or paraphernalia is discovered because the person engaged in the adult use of cannabis in: (I) Except as otherwise provided by regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.645 , any public place or in any place open to the public or exposed to public view; or (II) Any local detention facility, county jail, state prison, reformatory or other correctional facility, including, without limitation, any facility for the detention of juvenile offenders; or (2) If the possession of the cannabis or paraphernalia occurs on school property. (e) Knowingly delivering cannabis to another person who is not 21 years of age or older unless: (1) The recipient holds a valid registry identification card or letter of approval issued to the person by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services or its designee pursuant to NRS 678C.230 or 678C.270 . (2) The person demanded and was shown bona fide documentary evidence of the age and identity of the recipient issued by a federal, state, county or municipal government, or subdivision or agency thereof.

2. As used in this section, “ school property ” means the grounds of any public school described in NRS 388.020 and any private school as defined in NRS 394.103 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.060 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.060
“Inventory control system” defined
Status: in_force

“ Inventory control system ” means a process, device or other contrivance that may be used to monitor the chain of custody of cannabis from the point of cultivation to the end consumer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.055 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.055
“Adult-use cannabis product” defined
Status: in_force

“ Adult-use cannabis product ” means:

1. An adult-use edible cannabis product; or

2. An adult-use cannabis-infused product.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.350 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.350
Creation; number of members
Status: in_force

The Cannabis Compliance Board, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.490 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.490
Adult-use cannabis establishment deemed dual licensee; authorization to engage in activity relating to medical use of cannabis; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Each adult-use cannabis establishment shall be deemed to be a dual licensee for the purposes of this title and may engage in any activity relating to the medical use of cannabis in the same manner and to the same extent as if the adult-use cannabis establishment also held a medical cannabis establishment license of the same type for which the establishment holds an adult-use cannabis establishment license.

2. An adult-use cannabis establishment that engages in activities involving the medical use of cannabis pursuant to this section shall comply with all provisions of this title and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto applicable to a dual licensee, including, without limitation, any provisions governing the specific activity relating to the medical use of cannabis in which the establishment is engaged.

3. The Board may adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.045 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.045
“Adult-use cannabis independent testing laboratory” defined
Status: in_force

“ Adult-use cannabis independent testing laboratory ” means a facility described in NRS 678B.290 that:

1. Is licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.250 ; and

2. Tests: (a) Cannabis intended for the adult use of cannabis. (b) Adult-use cannabis products.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.240 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.240
“THC” defined
Status: in_force

“THC” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.139 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.090 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.090
“State prosecution” defined
Status: in_force

“ State prosecution ” means prosecution initiated or maintained by the State of Nevada or an agency or political subdivision of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.300 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.300
Creation; composition; terms; vacancies; salaries; meetings; staff
Status: in_force

1. The Cannabis Advisory Commission is hereby created for the purposes of studying issues related to, and making recommendations to the Cannabis Compliance Board regarding the regulation of, cannabis and any activity related to cannabis. The Commission consists of: (a) The Executive Director of the Board, who shall serve as Chair of the Commission; (b) The Director of the Department of Public Safety; (c) The Attorney General; (d) The Executive Director of the Department of Taxation; (e) Eight members appointed by the Governor as follows: (1) One member who possesses knowledge, skill and experience in the cultivation of cannabis; (2) One member who possesses knowledge, skill and experience in the business of retailing cannabis; (3) One member who possesses knowledge, skill and experience in laboratory sciences and toxicology; (4) One member who possesses knowledge, skill and experience in the manufacturing of cannabis products; (5) One member who: (I) Is a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS and has knowledge, skill and experience in the medical use of cannabis through clinical practice or medical research; or (II) Has knowledge, skill and experience in public health or food safety; (6) One member who is a representative of an organization that advocates on behalf of patients who engage in the medical use of cannabis; (7) One member who possesses knowledge, skill and experience in the field of criminal justice reform dealing specifically with the mitigation of the disproportionate impact of drug prosecutions on communities of color; and (8) One member who is an attorney licensed to practice in this State and experienced in providing legal services to cannabis establishments or patients who engage in the medical use of cannabis in this State or another jurisdiction.

2. Each appointed member of the Commission serves a term of 2 years.

3. An appointed member of the Commission: (a) May be reappointed. (b) Shall not serve more than 8 years.

4. Any vacancy occurring in the appointed membership of the Commission must be filled by the Governor not later than 90 days after the vacancy. A member appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve as a member of the Commission for the remainder of the original term of appointment.

5. Each member of the Commission is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80, as fixed by the Cannabis Compliance Board, for each day or portion thereof during which the member is in attendance at a regularly called meeting of the Commission.

6. The members of the Commission may meet throughout each year at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair or a majority of its members. A majority of the members of the Commission constitutes a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the powers conferred on the Commission.

7. The Cannabis Compliance Board shall provide the Commission with such staff as is necessary to carry out the duties of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.650 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.650
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt such regulations as it determines to be necessary or advisable to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Such regulations are in addition to any requirements set forth in statute and must, without limitation:

1. Prescribe the form and any additional required content of applications for licenses or registration cards issued pursuant to this chapter;

2. Establish procedures for the suspension or revocation of a license or registration card or other disciplinary action to be taken against a licensee or registrant;

3. Set forth rules pertaining to the safe and healthful operation of cannabis establishments, including, without limitation: (a) The manner of protecting against diversion and theft without imposing an undue burden on cannabis establishments or compromising the confidentiality of consumers and holders of registry identification cards and letters of approval, as those terms are defined in NRS 678C.080 and 678C.070 , respectively; (b) Minimum requirements for the oversight of cannabis establishments; (c) Minimum requirements for the keeping of records by cannabis establishments; (d) Provisions for the security of cannabis establishments, including without limitation, requirements for the protection by a fully operational security alarm system of each cannabis establishment; and (e) Procedures pursuant to which cannabis establishments must use the services of cannabis independent testing laboratories to ensure that any cannabis or cannabis product or commodity or product made from hemp, as defined in NRS 557.160 , sold by a cannabis sales facility to an end user is tested for content, quality and potency in accordance with standards established by the Board;

4. Establish circumstances and procedures pursuant to which the maximum fees set forth in NRS 678B.390 may be reduced over time to ensure that the fees imposed pursuant to NRS 678B.390 are, insofar as may be practicable, revenue neutral;

5. Establish different categories of cannabis establishment agent registration cards, including, without limitation, criteria for issuance of a cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis executive and a cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis receiver and criteria for training and certification, for each of the different types of cannabis establishments at which such an agent may be employed or volunteer or provide labor as a cannabis establishment agent;

6. As far as possible while maintaining accountability, protect the identity and personal identifying information of each person who receives, facilitates or delivers services in accordance with this chapter;

7. Establish procedures and requirements to enable a dual licensee to operate a medical cannabis establishment and an adult-use cannabis establishment at the same location;

8. Determine whether any provision of this chapter or chapter 678C or 678D of NRS would make the operation of a cannabis establishment by a dual licensee unreasonably impracticable;

9. Allow for any record relating to the delivery of cannabis or cannabis products that is required to be kept by a cannabis establishment to be created and maintained in an electronic format;

10. Prescribe the manner in which the Board will determine whether a person who holds an adult-use cannabis establishment license is ineligible to hold additional licenses pursuant to NRS 678B.325 and 678B.328 ;

11. Set forth rules pertaining to the safe and healthful operation of cannabis consumption lounges, including, without limitation: (a) Standards for the air quality in a cannabis consumption lounge; (b) Procedures and requirements for the collection and disposal of cannabis and cannabis products which are left at a cannabis consumption lounge; and (c) Requirements for the training of employees of a cannabis consumption lounge in the sale and safe consumption of single-use cannabis products and ready-to-consume cannabis products; and

12. Address such other matters as the Board deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.155 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.155
“Executive Director” defined
Status: in_force

“ Executive Director ” means the Executive Director of the Cannabis Compliance Board appointed pursuant to NRS 678A.420 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.325 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.325
Licensing of cannabis consumption lounges: Issuance of adult-use cannabis establishment license for retail store and independent cannabis consumption lounge to one person prohibited
Status: in_force

The Board shall not issue to any one person both an adult-use cannabis establishment license for an adult-use cannabis retail store and an adult-use cannabis establishment license for an independent cannabis consumption lounge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.550 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.550
Cannabis sales facilities: Limitation on quantity of usable cannabis and concentrated cannabis sold in one transaction
Status: in_force

A cannabis sales facility shall not sell to a person, in any one transaction, more than 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis or more than one-fourth of an ounce of concentrated cannabis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.480 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.480
Designation of medical cannabis dispensary
Status: in_force

1. A patient who holds a valid registry identification card or letter of approval and his or her designated primary caregiver, if any, may select one medical cannabis dispensary to serve as his or her designated medical cannabis dispensary at any one time.

2. A patient who designates a medical cannabis dispensary as described in subsection 1: (a) Shall communicate the designation to the Division within the time specified by the Division. (b) May change his or her designation not more than once in a 30-day period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.390 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.390
Members: Salaries
Status: in_force

1. The Chair of the Board is entitled to receive an annual salary of $27,500.

2. Each of the other members of the Board is entitled to receive an annual salary of $20,000.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.410 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.410
Actions with respect to cannabis required to be for certain purpose; medical cannabis establishment authorized to acquire cannabis from patient; certain provisions inapplicable to dual licensees
Status: in_force

1. A medical cannabis establishment is prohibited from acquiring, possessing, cultivating, manufacturing, delivering, transferring, transporting, supplying or dispensing cannabis for any purpose except to: (a) Directly or indirectly assist patients who possess valid registry identification cards; (b) Assist patients who possess valid registry identification cards or letters of approval by way of those patients' designated primary caregivers; and (c) Return for a refund cannabis, medical edible cannabis products or medical cannabis-infused products to the medical cannabis establishment from which the cannabis, medical edible cannabis products or medical cannabis-infused products were acquired. For the purposes of this subsection, a person shall be deemed to be a patient who possesses a valid registry identification card or letter of approval if he or she qualifies for nonresident reciprocity pursuant to NRS 678C.470 .

2. A medical cannabis dispensary and a medical cultivation facility may acquire usable cannabis or cannabis plants from a person who holds a valid registry identification card, including, without limitation, a designated primary caregiver. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the patient or caregiver, as applicable, must receive no compensation for the cannabis. A patient who holds a valid registry identification card, and the designated primary caregiver of such a patient, or the designated primary caregiver of a person who holds a letter of approval may sell usable cannabis to a medical cannabis dispensary one time and may sell cannabis plants to a cultivation facility one time.

3. A medical cannabis production facility and a medical cannabis dispensary may acquire hemp, as defined in NRS 557.160 , or a commodity or product made using such hemp from a grower or handler registered by the State Department of Agriculture pursuant to chapter 557 of NRS. A medical cannabis production facility may use hemp or a commodity or product made using such hemp to manufacture medical cannabis products. A medical cannabis dispensary may dispense hemp or a commodity or product made using such hemp and medical edible cannabis products and medical cannabis-infused products manufactured using hemp or a commodity or product made using such hemp.

4. A dual licensee: (a) Shall comply with the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to subsection 7 of NRS 678B.650 with respect to the medical cannabis establishment operated by the dual licensee; and (b) May, to the extent authorized by such regulations, combine the location or operations of the medical cannabis establishment operated by the dual licensee with the adult-use cannabis establishment operated by the dual licensee.

5. If a medical cannabis establishment is operated by a dual licensee, any provision of this section which is determined by the Board to be unreasonably impracticable pursuant to subsection 8 of NRS 678B.650 does not apply to the medical cannabis establishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.400 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.400
Location, land use and signage for medical cannabis establishment; certain provisions inapplicable to dual licenses
Status: in_force

1. Each medical cannabis establishment must: (a) Be located in a separate building or facility that is located in a commercial or industrial zone or overlay; (b) Have an appearance, both as to the interior and exterior, that is professional, orderly, dignified and consistent with the traditional style of pharmacies and medical offices; and (c) Have discreet and professional signage that is consistent with the traditional style of signage for pharmacies and medical offices.

2. If a medical cannabis establishment is operated by a dual licensee, any provision of this section which is determined by the Board to be unreasonably impracticable pursuant to subsection 8 of NRS 678B.650 does not apply to the medical cannabis establishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.645 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.645
Consent and settlement agreements: Conditions for entry; considerations for approval or modification; required disclosures by Board
Status: in_force

1. The Board may, at any time, resolve a matter involving a licensee or registrant who has allegedly violated a provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto by entering into a consent or settlement agreement with the licensee or registrant so long as the terms of the agreement, and any modification of those terms, are discussed and approved at a meeting of the Board.

2. In determining whether to approve or modify the terms of a consent or settlement agreement pursuant to subsection 1, the Board shall consider whether any of the mitigating circumstances set forth in NRS 678A.647 exist.

3. The Board shall state on the record in any meeting in which the terms of a consent or settlement agreement are approved or modified pursuant to subsection 1: (a) The determination of the Board as to whether any of the mitigating circumstances set forth in NRS 678A.647 exist; and (b) If the Board determines that any of the mitigating circumstances exist, the weight given by the Board to each mitigating circumstance in determining whether to approve or modify the terms of the agreement.

4. If the terms of a consent or settlement agreement impose a civil penalty, the statement required by paragraph (b) of subsection 3 must specify the weight given by the Board to each mitigating circumstance in determining whether to approve or modify the amount of the civil penalty.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.160 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.160
“License” defined
Status: in_force

“ License ” means:

1. An adult-use cannabis establishment license; or

2. A medical cannabis establishment license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.030 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.030
“Concentrated cannabis” defined
Status: in_force

“Concentrated cannabis” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.042 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.195 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.195
“Medical cannabis-infused product” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Medical cannabis-infused product ” means a product intended for the medical use of cannabis that: (a) Is infused with cannabis or an extract thereof; and (b) Is intended for use or consumption by humans through means other than inhalation or oral ingestion.

2. The term includes, without limitation, topical products, ointments, oils and tinctures.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.545 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.545
Requirement to verify age of consumer before sale of cannabis or cannabis product; manner of verification
Status: in_force

Before a cannabis establishment agent sells cannabis or a cannabis product to a consumer, the cannabis establishment agent shall verify the age of the consumer by checking a government-issued identification that contains a photograph of the consumer using an identification scanner which has been approved by an appropriate agent of the Board to determine the validity of any government-issued identification.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.030 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.030
“Adult-use cannabis distributor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Adult-use cannabis distributor ” means a business that:

1. Is licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.250 ; and

2. Transports cannabis or adult-use cannabis products from an adult-use cannabis establishment to another adult-use cannabis establishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.385 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.385
Grounds for immediate revocation of registration card
Status: in_force

The following acts constitute grounds for the immediate revocation of the cannabis establishment agent registration card of a cannabis establishment agent:

1. Having committed or committing any excluded felony offense.

2. Dispensing, delivering or otherwise transferring cannabis to a person who is not authorized by law to possess cannabis in accordance with the provisions of this title.

3. Having been electronically recorded by a video monitoring system stealing cannabis or cannabis products.

4. Having been convicted of any crime involving the theft of cannabis or cannabis products.

5. Having been electronically recorded by a video monitoring system smoking or otherwise consuming cannabis on the premises of a cannabis establishment.

6. Intentionally submitting to the Board or a local government any document required under the provisions of this title which is false or contains any material misstatement of fact.

7. Violating a regulation of the Board, the violation of which is stated to be grounds for immediate revocation of a cannabis establishment agent registration card.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.050 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.050
“Excluded felony offense” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Excluded felony offense ” means a conviction of an offense that would constitute a category A felony if committed in this State or convictions for two or more offenses that would constitute felonies if committed in this State.

2. The term does not include: (a) A criminal offense for which the sentence, including any term of probation, incarceration or supervised release, was completed more than 10 years ago; or (b) An offense involving conduct that would be immune from arrest, prosecution, or penalty pursuant to this title, except that the conduct occurred before October 1, 2001, or was prosecuted by an authority other than the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.200 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.200
“Medical cannabis product” defined
Status: in_force

“ Medical cannabis product ” means:

1. A medical edible-cannabis product; or

2. A medical cannabis-infused product.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.270 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.270
Registry identification cards and letters of approval: Requirements concerning designation of primary caregiver
Status: in_force

1. If a person who applies to the Division for a registry identification card or letter of approval or to whom the Division or its designee has issued a registry identification card or letter of approval pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 678C.230 desires or is required to designate a primary caregiver, the person must: (a) To designate a primary caregiver at the time of application, submit to the Division, on a form prescribed by the Division, the information required pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 2 of NRS 678C.220 ; or (b) To designate a primary caregiver after the Division or its designee has issued a registry identification card or letter of approval to the person, submit to the Division, on a form prescribed by the Division, the information required pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 678C.250 .

2. A person may have only one designated primary caregiver at any one time.

3. If a person designates a primary caregiver after the time that the person initially applies for a registry identification card or letter of approval, the Division or its designee shall, except as otherwise provided in subsection 5 of NRS 678C.220 , issue a registry identification card to the designated primary caregiver as soon as practicable after receiving the information submitted pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1.

4. A person who is the parent or legal guardian of one or more children who are listed in the medical cannabis registry may be the designated primary caregiver for each such child regardless of whether the person is also listed in the medical cannabis registry as a patient.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.065 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.065
“Social equity applicant” defined
Status: in_force

“ Social equity applicant ” means an applicant for the issuance or renewal of an adult-use cannabis establishment license for an independent cannabis consumption lounge who has been adversely affected by provisions of previous laws which criminalized activity relating to cannabis, as determined by the Board in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 678B.323 . Such adverse effects may include, without limitation, adverse effects on an owner or officer of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.455 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.455
Installation of ventilation and exhaust system; training of employees; submission of certain plans to Board; disposal of cannabis and cannabis products; compliance with local ordinances and rules and regulations of Board
Status: in_force

1. A cannabis consumption lounge shall: (a) Install a ventilation and exhaust system which is capable of sufficiently expelling odors generated in the cannabis consumption lounge, reducing volatile organic compounds and maintaining the standards for air quality in the cannabis consumption lounge as set forth by regulation of the Board; (b) Train each employee of the cannabis consumption lounge concerning paraphernalia, single-use cannabis products and ready-to-consume cannabis products, including, without limitation, the proper use of paraphernalia, the potency, absorption time and effects of single-use cannabis products and ready-to-consume cannabis products, the recognition of impairment from and overconsumption of cannabis and the safe handling of a customer who is impaired; (c) Submit a security plan to the Board which, without limitation, provides for adequate security and lighting at the cannabis consumption lounge and for each entrance and exit of the cannabis consumption lounge to be adequately secured, and submit to the Board such updates to the plan as the Board may require; (d) Submit a plan to the Board setting forth protocols and procedures to deter customers from driving under the influence of cannabis, and submit to the Board such updates to the plan as the Board may require; (e) Submit a plan to the Board setting forth protocols and procedures to ensure that cannabis and cannabis products are not sold or otherwise distributed in the cannabis consumption lounge other than as authorized in this chapter, and submit to the Board such updates to the plan as the Board may require; (f) Dispose of cannabis or cannabis products which are left at the cannabis consumption lounge in accordance with the procedures for disposal set forth by the regulations of the Board; (g) Comply with all local ordinances and rules; and (h) Comply with any requirements set forth by regulation of the Board.

2. As used in this section, “volatile organic compound” has the meaning ascribed to it in 40 C.F.R. § 51.100(s) .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.239 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.239
“Synthetic cannabinoid” defined
Status: in_force

“ Synthetic cannabinoid ” means a cannabinoid that is:

1. Produced artificially, whether from chemicals or from recombinant biological agents, including, without limitation, yeast and algae; and

2. Is not derived from a plant of the genus Cannabis , including, without limitation, biosynthetic cannabinoids.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.145 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.145
“Dual licensee” defined
Status: in_force

“ Dual licensee ” means a person or group of persons who possess a current, valid medical cannabis establishment license and a current, valid adult-use cannabis establishment license of the same type.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.115 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.115
“Cannabis independent testing laboratory” defined
Status: in_force

“ Cannabis independent testing laboratory ” means:

1. An adult-use cannabis independent testing laboratory; or

2. A medical cannabis independent testing laboratory.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.185 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.185
“Medical cannabis establishment license” defined
Status: in_force

“ Medical cannabis establishment license ” means a license that is issued by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.210 to authorize the operation of a medical cannabis establishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.620 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.620
Training of cannabis establishment agents by independent contractor; issuance of cannabis establishment agent registration card to independent contractor
Status: in_force

1. An independent contractor, including, without limitation, an educational institution, nonprofit organization or labor organization, may enter into a contract with a cannabis establishment to provide training to the cannabis establishment agents who volunteer or work at, contract to provide labor to or are employed by an independent contractor to provide labor to the cannabis establishment.

2. The Board shall issue to an independent contractor who wishes to provide training as described in subsection 1 a cannabis establishment agent registration card if: (a) The independent contractor submits to the Board an organized, written plan describing the manner in which the independent contractor will conduct the training which has been agreed to by the independent contractor and the cannabis establishment; and (b) The independent contractor satisfies the requirements of NRS 678B.340 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.510 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.510
Operating documents; entrances; requirements for cultivation; allowing consumption of cannabis on premises of establishment other than cannabis consumption lounge prohibited; inspection; video monitoring system required; vending machines prohibited
Status: in_force

1. The operating documents of a cannabis establishment must include procedures: (a) For the oversight of the cannabis establishment; and (b) To ensure accurate recordkeeping.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a cannabis establishment may have more than one entrance so long as each entrance is secure and shall implement strict security measures to deter and prevent the theft of cannabis and unauthorized entrance into areas containing cannabis. The provisions of this subsection do not supersede any state or local requirements relating to minimum numbers of points of entry or exit, or any state or local requirements relating to fire safety.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 678D.400 , all cultivation or production of cannabis that a cannabis cultivation facility carries out or causes to be carried out must take place in an enclosed, locked facility at the physical address provided to the Board during the licensing process for the cannabis cultivation facility. Such an enclosed, locked facility must be accessible only by cannabis establishment agents who are lawfully associated with the cannabis cultivation facility, except that limited access by persons necessary to perform construction or repairs or provide other labor is permissible if such persons are supervised by a cannabis establishment agent.

4. A cannabis establishment that is not a cannabis consumption lounge shall not allow any person to consume cannabis on the property or premises of the establishment.

5. Cannabis establishments are subject to reasonable inspection by the Board at any time, and a person who holds a license must make himself or herself, or a designee thereof, available and present for any inspection by the Board of the cannabis establishment.

6. Each cannabis establishment shall install a video monitoring system which must, at a minimum: (a) Allow for the transmission and storage, by digital or analog means, of a video feed which displays the interior and exterior of the cannabis establishment; and (b) Be capable of being accessed remotely by a law enforcement agency in real-time upon request.

7. A cannabis establishment shall not dispense or otherwise sell cannabis or cannabis products from a vending machine or allow such a vending machine to be installed at the interior or exterior of the premises of the cannabis establishment. As used in this subsection, “ vending machine ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 209.229 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.610 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.610
Forfeiture of assets seized
Status: in_force

1. If a law enforcement agency legally and justly seizes evidence from a medical cannabis establishment on a basis that, in consideration of due process and viewed in the manner most favorable to the establishment, would lead a reasonable person to believe that a crime has been committed, the relevant provisions of NRS 179.1156 to 179.121 , inclusive, apply insofar as they do not conflict with the provisions of this chapter.

2. As used in this section, “law enforcement agency” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 239C.065 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.210 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.210
Holder of valid letter of approval exempt from state prosecution for certain acts involving cannabis
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 678C.300 , a person who holds a valid letter of approval issued pursuant to NRS 678C.230 is exempt from state prosecution for: (a) The possession of cannabis; (b) The possession of paraphernalia; (c) Any combination of the acts described in paragraphs (a) and (b); and (d) Any other criminal offense in which the possession of cannabis or paraphernalia is an element.

2. The exemption from state prosecution set forth in subsection 1 applies only to the extent that the person who holds a letter of approval: (a) Engages in the medical use of cannabis in accordance with the provisions of this chapter as justified to mitigate the symptoms or effects of the person's chronic or debilitating medical condition; and (b) Does not, at any one time, collectively possess with his or her designated primary caregiver an amount of cannabis for medical purposes that exceeds the limits set forth in NRS 678C.200 .

3. As used in this section, “ cannabis ” includes, without limitation, cannabis products.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.475 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.475
Independent cannabis consumption lounge: Requirement to enter into contract with adult-use cannabis retail store; authorized acts concerning acquisition, preparation and sale of single-use and ready-to-consume cannabis products; requirement to ensure only single-use or ready-to-consume cannabis products purchased from lounge are consumed in lounge; submission of contract to Board
Status: in_force

1. An independent cannabis consumption lounge shall enter into a contract with one or more adult-use cannabis retail stores to sell to the independent cannabis consumption lounge: (a) Single-use cannabis products for the purpose of resale; and (b) Cannabis and cannabis products for the purpose of preparing ready-to-consume cannabis products.

2. An independent cannabis consumption lounge which has entered into a contract pursuant to subsection 1 may: (a) Sell single-use cannabis products obtained pursuant to subsection 1 to customers of the independent cannabis consumption lounge; and (b) Prepare ready-to-consume cannabis products using cannabis and cannabis products obtained pursuant to subsection 1 and sell such products to customers of the independent cannabis consumption lounge.

3. An independent cannabis consumption lounge shall ensure that only single-use cannabis products or ready-to-consume cannabis products that were purchased from the independent cannabis consumption lounge are consumed in the lounge.

4. The Board may require an independent cannabis consumption lounge to submit a contract entered into pursuant to subsection 1 to the Board for review.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.410 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.410
License required for transportation of cannabis for adult use and adult-use cannabis products; exceptions
Status: in_force

An adult-use cannabis establishment shall not transport cannabis or adult-use edible cannabis products or adult-use cannabis-infused products to an adult-use cannabis retail store unless the adult-use cannabis establishment:

1. Holds a license for an adult-use cannabis distributor;

2. Holds a medical cannabis establishment license and is only transporting cannabis or medical edible cannabis products or medical cannabis-infused products for the medical use of cannabis;

3. Is an adult-use cannabis independent testing laboratory transporting samples for testing; or

4. Is a dual licensee and is only transporting cannabis or medical edible cannabis products or medical cannabis-infused products for the medical use of cannabis to a medical cannabis dispensary or a dual licensee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.600 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.600
Penalties; consideration of mitigating circumstances required in determining appropriate action
Status: in_force

1. If the Board finds that a licensee or registrant has violated a provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Board may: (a) Limit, condition, suspend or revoke the license or registration card of the licensee or registrant; (b) Impose a civil penalty in an amount established by regulation, not to exceed $20,000 for a single violation; (c) Take any combination of the actions authorized by paragraphs (a) and (b); (d) Issue a warning to the licensee or registrant; or (e) Take no action against the licensee or registrant.

2. In determining the appropriate action to be taken against a licensee or registrant pursuant to this section, including, without limitation, the amount of any civil penalty imposed, the Board shall consider whether any of the mitigating circumstances set forth in NRS 678A.647 exist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.170 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.170
“Medical cannabis cultivation facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Medical cannabis cultivation facility ” means a business that:

1. Is licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.210 ; and

2. Acquires, possesses, cultivates, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies or sells cannabis and related supplies to: (a) Medical cannabis dispensaries; (b) Medical cannabis production facilities; or (c) Other medical cannabis cultivation facilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.530 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.530
Advertising sale, selling or appearing to sell cannabis or cannabis products without license prohibited
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not: (a) Advertise the sale of cannabis or cannabis products by the person; or (b) Sell, offer to sell or appear to sell cannabis or cannabis products or allow the submission of an order for cannabis or cannabis products, unless the person holds an adult-use cannabis establishment license or a medical cannabis establishment license.

2. A local government shall not regulate the content of an advertisement for the sale of cannabis or cannabis products unless the local government adopts an ordinance setting forth such regulations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.420 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.420
Executive Director: Appointment; duties; other employment prohibited; salary
Status: in_force

1. The position of Executive Director of the Cannabis Compliance Board is hereby created.

2. The Executive Director: (a) Is appointed by the Governor, with consideration given to the skill or experience of the appointee in regulated industries, and may be removed by the Governor; (b) Is responsible for the conduct of the administrative matters of the Board; and (c) Shall, except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143 , devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of the office of Executive Director and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office for profit.

3. The Executive Director is entitled to an annual salary in the amount specified by the Board within the limits of legislative appropriations or authorizations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.005 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.005
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 678C.010 to 678C.110 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.350 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.350
Owners with 5 percent or more ownership interest required to register with Board; requirements for registration
Status: in_force

1. In addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 678B.340 , a person shall not hold an ownership interest in a cannabis establishment of 5 percent or more unless the person first secures a cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis executive issued by the Board.

2. A person who wishes to hold an ownership interest in a cannabis establishment of 5 percent or more shall submit to the Board an application on a form prescribed by the Board. The application must be accompanied by: (a) The name, address and date of birth of the applicant; (b) A statement signed by the applicant asserting that he or she has not previously had a cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis executive revoked; (c) A complete set of the fingerprints and written permission of the applicant authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; (d) Any information required by the Board to complete an investigation into the background of the applicant, including, without limitation, financial records and other information relating to the business affairs of the applicant; (e) The application fee, as set forth in NRS 678B.390 ; and (f) Such other information as the Board may require by regulation.

3. If the Board determines the applicant is qualified to receive a cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis executive pursuant to NRS 678B.200 , the Board shall issue to the person a cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis executive.

4. A cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis executive expires 2 years after the date of issuance and may be renewed upon: (a) Resubmission of the information set forth in this section; and (b) Payment of the renewal fee set forth in NRS 678B.390 .

5. A person to whom a cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis executive is issued or for whom such a registration card is renewed shall submit to the Board on the date of the first anniversary of the issuance or renewal an affidavit attesting that in the preceding year there has been no change in the information previously provided to the Board which would subject the person to disciplinary action by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.010 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.010
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:

1. The purpose for licensing cannabis establishments and registering cannabis establishment agents is to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people of this State.

2. Any: (a) Medical cannabis establishment license issued pursuant to NRS 678B.210 ; (b) Adult-use cannabis establishment license issued pursuant to NRS 678B.250 ; (c) Cannabis establishment agent registration card issued pursuant to NRS 678B.340 ; (d) Cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis executive issued pursuant to NRS 678B.350 ; and (e) Cannabis establishment agent registration card for a cannabis receiver issued pursuant to NRS 678B.355 ,

is a revocable privilege and the holder of such a license or card, as applicable, does not acquire thereby any vested right.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.218 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.218
“Owner” defined
Status: in_force

“ Owner ” means a natural person who is the holder of any ownership interest in a proposed cannabis establishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.480 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.480
Audits of licensees; standards for audits; annual report
Status: in_force

1. As often as the Board deems necessary, the Board shall conduct a financial or operational audit of the accounts, funds, programs, activities and functions of all licensees. As often as the Department deems necessary, the Department of Taxation shall conduct a tax audit of all licensees.

2. A licensee shall make available to the Board or Department of Taxation, as applicable, all books, accounts, claims, reports, vouchers and other records requested by the Board or Department in connection with an audit conducted pursuant to subsection 1.

3. If a licensee refuses to produce any of the records described in subsection 2, the Board or Department of Taxation, as applicable, may petition the district court to order the licensee to produce the requested records. The court shall order the production of all such records upon a finding that the requested records are within the scope of the audit.

4. If any audit report of the accounts, funds, programs, activities and functions of a licensee contains adverse or critical audit results, the Board or Department of Taxation, as applicable, may require the licensee subject to the audit to respond, in writing, to the results of the audit. A licensee shall provide such response to the Board or Department not more than 15 days after receiving a request from the Board or Department.

5. On or before April 1 of each year, the Board and the Department of Taxation shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau a report concerning the audits conducted pursuant to this section for the preceding year. The report must include, without limitation: (a) The number of audits performed pursuant to this section in the preceding year; (b) A summary of the findings of the audits; and (c) The cost of each audit.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.647 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.647
Circumstances mitigating violation of title or regulations
Status: in_force

1. A violation of any provision of this title or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto may be mitigated by any of the following circumstances: (a) The licensee or registrant self-reported the violation to the Board or an agent of the Board. (b) For a violation committed by a licensee, the licensee has: (1) Submitted to the Board a plan to correct the violation which has been approved by the Board or deemed approved pursuant to subsection 2; and (2) Taken action to correct the violation. (c) The licensee or registrant has made a good faith effort to prevent violations from occurring, including, without limitation, by: (1) Providing regular training to the employees of the licensee or registrant which has been documented and which was provided before the commencement of an investigation by the Board concerning the violation; or (2) Establishing, before the commencement of an investigation by the Board concerning the violation, standard operating procedures that include procedures which directly address the conduct constituting the violation. (d) The licensee or registrant has cooperated in the investigation of the violation in such a manner as to demonstrate that the licensee or registrant accepts responsibility for the violation. (e) Any other mitigating circumstance established by the Board by regulation exists.

2. For the purposes of subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1, if a licensee has submitted a plan to correct a violation and the Board does not take action to approve or reject the plan within 30 days after the date on which the plan was submitted, the plan shall be deemed to be approved by the appropriate agent of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.215 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.215
“Medical use of cannabis” defined
Status: in_force

“ Medical use of cannabis ” means:

1. The possession, delivery, production or use of cannabis;

2. The possession, delivery or use of paraphernalia used to administer cannabis; or

3. Any combination of the acts described in subsections 1 and 2,

as necessary for the exclusive benefit of a person to mitigate the symptoms or effects of his or her chronic or debilitating medical condition, as defined in NRS 678C.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.095 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.095
“Cannabis establishment” defined
Status: in_force

“ Cannabis establishment ” means:

1. An adult-use cannabis establishment; or

2. A medical cannabis establishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.510 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.510
Investigation of complaint by Attorney General; recommendation to Executive Director; action by Board
Status: in_force

1. If the Executive Director transmits the details of a suspected violation to the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 678A.500 , the Attorney General shall conduct an investigation of the suspected violation to determine whether it warrants proceedings for disciplinary action of the licensee or registrant. If the Attorney General determines that further proceedings are warranted, he or she shall report the results of the investigation together with a recommendation to the Executive Director in a manner which does not violate the right of the person charged in the complaint to due process in any later hearing on the complaint. The Executive Director shall transmit the recommendation and other information received from the Attorney General to the Board.

2. The Board shall promptly make a determination with respect to each complaint resulting in an investigation by the Attorney General. The Board shall: (a) Dismiss the complaint; (b) Enter into a consent or settlement agreement with the licensee or registrant pursuant to NRS 678A.645 ; or (c) Proceed with appropriate disciplinary action in accordance with NRS 678A.520 to 678A.600 , inclusive, chapter 233B of NRS and the regulations adopted by the Board. In determining the disciplinary action to impose the Board shall consider mitigating factors pursuant to NRS 678A.647 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.070 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.070
“Letter of approval” defined
Status: in_force

“ Letter of approval ” means a document issued by the Division to an applicant who is under 10 years of age pursuant to NRS 678C.230 which provides that the applicant is exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of cannabis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.005 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.005
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 678D.010 to 678D.040 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.135 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.135
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commission ” means the Cannabis Advisory Commission created by NRS 678A.300 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.060 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.060
“Adult-use cannabis production facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Adult-use cannabis production facility ” means a business that:

1. Is licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.250 ; and

2. Acquires, possesses, manufactures, delivers, transfers, supplies or sells adult-use cannabis products to adult-use cannabis retail stores.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.010 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.010
“Concentrated cannabis” defined
Status: in_force

“Concentrated cannabis” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.042 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.535 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.535
Curbside pickup authorized; regulations
Status: in_force

1. A cannabis sales facility may engage in curbside pickup in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to this section.

2. The Board shall adopt regulations setting forth procedures and requirements for the conducting of curbside pickup by a cannabis sales facility and any other regulations governing curbside pickup that the Board determines are necessary.

3. Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting a local government from adopting and enforcing an ordinance or rule that prohibits a cannabis sales facility from engaging in curbside pickup based on the characteristics of the location of the cannabis sales facility or any other considerations.

4. As used in this section, “ curbside pickup ” means the delivery of cannabis or cannabis products by a cannabis sales facility to a consumer in a motor vehicle located on the premises of the cannabis sales facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.157 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.157
“Independent cannabis consumption lounge” defined
Status: in_force

“ Independent cannabis consumption lounge ” means a business that:

1. Is licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.250 ;

2. Is not attached or immediately adjacent to an adult-use cannabis retail store; and

3. Allows single-use cannabis products or ready-to-consume cannabis products to be consumed on the premises of the business by persons 21 years of age or older.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.130 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.130
“Cannabis sales facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Cannabis sales facility ” means:

1. An adult-use cannabis retail store; or

2. A medical cannabis dispensary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.370 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.370
Members: Appointment; terms; officers; removal; training
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall appoint the members of the Board and designate one member to serve as Chair, who shall preside over all official activities of the Board, and one member as Vice Chair, who shall perform duties established by the Board.

2. The term of the Chair is 2 years. Upon expiration of the term of the Chair, if the Governor has not designated the member to serve as Chair for another term or designated another member to serve as Chair, the Vice Chair becomes the Chair.

3. In appointing members to the Board, the Governor shall consider whether the members appointed to the Board reflect the ethnic and geographical diversity of this State.

4. Each member of the Board serves a term of 4 years.

5. The Governor may remove any member for neglect of duty, misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance in office. Removal may be made after: (a) The member has been served with a copy of the charges against the member; and (b) A public hearing before the Governor is held upon the charges, if requested by the member charged. The request for a public hearing must be made within 10 days after service upon such member of the charges. If a hearing is not requested, a member is removed effective 10 days after service of charges upon the member. A record of the proceedings at the public hearing must be filed with the Secretary of State.

6. Before entering upon the duties of office, each person appointed to the Board must receive training that is the same or substantially similar to any training that is required by the Board by regulation to be completed by a cannabis establishment agent before he or she may be employed by, volunteer at or provide labor to a cannabis establishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.360 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.360
Payment of child support: Statement by applicant for license or registration card; ground for denial of license or registration card; duty of Board
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license or registration card who is a natural person shall: (a) Include the social security number of the applicant in the application submitted to the Board. (b) Submit to the Board the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.

2. The Board shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in: (a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the license or registration card; or (b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.

3. A license or registration card may not be issued or renewed by the Board if the applicant: (a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.

4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.633 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.633
Petition for exemption from prohibition on persons convicted of excluded felony offense being cannabis establishment agent or owner, officer or board member of adult-use cannabis establishment or medical cannabis establishment; grant or denial of exemption; conditions and limitations of exemption; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall develop and implement a process by which a person who has been convicted of an excluded felony offense may submit to the Board a petition for an exemption from the provisions of: (a) Paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 678B.210 . (b) Paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 678B.250 . (c) Paragraph (a) of subsection 6 of NRS 678B.340 .

2. The Board shall, in accordance with procedures established by the Board by regulation, review and evaluate each petition submitted pursuant to subsection 1 and grant or deny the exemption. The Board shall provide written notice to the petitioner of its decision to grant or deny the exemption.

3. The Board may grant an exemption pursuant to this section only if the Board determines that granting the exemption would not: (a) Pose a threat to the public health or safety; or (b) Negatively impact the cannabis industry in this State.

4. The Board may impose any conditions and limitations on the granting of an exemption pursuant to this section as the Board determines necessary to preserve the public health and safety or mitigate the impact of the granting of the exemption on the cannabis industry in this State. Such conditions and limitations may include, without limitation, conditions and limitations on the conduct of the petitioner in the cannabis industry in this State and the cannabis-related activities in which the petitioner is authorized to engage.

5. The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678C.100 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678C / Section 678C.100
“Usable cannabis” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Usable cannabis ” means: (a) The dried leaves and flowers of a plant of the genus Cannabis , and any mixture or preparation thereof, that are appropriate for the medical use of cannabis or the adult use of cannabis; and (b) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis .

2. The term does not include the stalks and roots of the plant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.320 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.320
Licensing of cannabis establishments: Licenses deemed conditional pending compliance with local requirements
Status: in_force

1. In a local governmental jurisdiction that issues business licenses, the issuance by the Board of license shall be deemed to be conditional until such time as: (a) The cannabis establishment is in compliance with all applicable local governmental ordinances or rules; and (b) The local government has issued a business license for the operation of the establishment.

2. The Board shall adopt regulations: (a) Requiring the surrender of a conditional license if a cannabis establishment does not satisfy the requirements of subsection 1 within a period of time determined by the Board; and (b) Authorizing a cannabis establishment to request an extension of the period of time established pursuant to paragraph (a) as a result of factors outside of the control of the cannabis establishment that cause a delay in satisfying the requirements of subsection 1.

3. As used in this section, “ local governmental jurisdiction ” means a city or unincorporated area within a county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.005 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.005
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds, and declares to be the public policy of this State, that:

1. The cannabis industry is significant to the economy of the State of Nevada.

2. A regulated cannabis industry provides access to legal cannabis and cannabis products in a safe manner. Cannabis and cannabis products obtained from illegal sources are not tested, may be associated with violent crime and are often targeted at minors.

3. The continued growth and success of the cannabis industry is dependent upon public confidence and trust and an understanding that: (a) Residents who suffer from chronic or debilitating medical conditions will be able to obtain medical cannabis safely and conveniently; (b) Residents who choose to engage in the adult use of cannabis may also obtain adult-use cannabis in a safe and efficient manner; (c) Cannabis establishments do not unduly impact the quality of life enjoyed by residents of the surrounding neighborhoods; (d) Cannabis licenses and registration cards are issued in a fair and equitable manner with a commitment to the consideration of social equity; (e) The holders of cannabis licenses and registration cards are representative of their communities; (f) Nevada seeks to emulate other privileged industries that are licensed and strictly regulated insofar as those industries are similar to or the approaches used in those industries are compatible with the cannabis industry in this State; and (g) A well regulated cannabis industry provides significant tax revenues to the State and runs contrary to the criminal and corruptive elements that exist in an unregulated and illegal market.

4. Public confidence and trust can only be maintained by strict but fair and equitable regulation of all persons, locations, practices, associations and activities related to the operation of cannabis establishments.

5. All cannabis establishments and cannabis establishment agents must be licensed, controlled and assisted to protect the public health, safety, morals, good order and general welfare of the inhabitants of the State, to foster the stability and success of the cannabis industry and to preserve the competitive economy and policies of free competition of the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678B.020 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678B / Section 678B.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 678B.030 to 678B.070 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.550 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.550
Hearings: Members present; reporting of proceedings
Status: in_force

The following procedures apply at all hearings of the Board:

1. At least three members of the Board shall be present at every hearing, and they shall exercise all powers relating to the conduct of the hearing and shall enforce all decisions with respect thereto.

2. The proceedings at the hearing must be reported either stenographically or by a phonographic reporter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.570 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.570
Hearings: Amended or supplemental pleadings
Status: in_force

The Board may, before submission of the case for decision, permit the filing of amended or supplemental pleadings and shall notify all parties thereof, and provide a reasonable opportunity for objections thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.225 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.225
“Production” defined
Status: in_force

“Production” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.131 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.400 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.400
Employment of consultants
Status: in_force

1. The Board may employ the services of such persons as it considers necessary for the purposes of consultation or investigation.

2. The Board may consult with the State Department of Agriculture on any matters relating to hemp, as defined in NRS 557.160 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678D.440 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678D / Section 678D.440
Requirements for transportation of cannabis intended for adult use and adult-use cannabis products; regulations
Status: in_force

1. An adult-use cannabis distributor may transport cannabis and cannabis products between an adult-use cannabis establishment and another adult-use cannabis establishment or between the buildings of an adult-use cannabis establishment.

2. An adult-use cannabis establishment shall not transport cannabis or cannabis products to an adult-use cannabis retail store unless the adult-use cannabis establishment holds an adult-use cannabis establishment license for an adult-use cannabis distributor.

3. An adult-use cannabis distributor shall not purchase or sell cannabis or cannabis products unless the adult-use cannabis distributor also holds an adult-use cannabis establishment license for a type of adult-use cannabis establishment authorized by law to purchase or sell cannabis or cannabis products.

4. An adult-use cannabis distributor may enter into an agreement or contract with an adult-use cannabis establishment for the transport of cannabis or cannabis products. Such an agreement or contract may include, without limitation, provisions relating to insurance coverage, climate control and theft by a third party or an employee.

5. An adult-use cannabis distributor, and each cannabis establishment agent employed by the adult-use cannabis distributor who is involved in the transportation, is responsible for cannabis and cannabis products once the adult-use cannabis distributor takes control of the cannabis or cannabis products and leaves the premises of an adult-use cannabis establishment.

6. The Board may adopt regulations establishing additional requirements for the operations of an adult-use cannabis distributor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 678A.125 — NV Code / Title 56 / Chapter 678A / Section 678A.125
“Cannabis production facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Cannabis production facility ” means:

1. An adult-use cannabis production facility; or

2. A medical cannabis production facility.