Is cannabis legal in Nevada?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Nevada?

Cannabis in Nevada is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Nevada for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (legalized 2016; sales 2017).

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Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Nevada for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (legalized 2016; sales 2017).

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Nevada for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (legalized 2016; sales 2017).

Source: https://ccb.nv.gov/laws-regulations/ · Updated July 13, 2026

Nevada Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Nevada →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Nevada for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (legalized 2016; sales 2017).
Possession Limits in Nevada →Permitted
In Nevada, adults 21 and older may possess up to 2.5 ounces of flower and up to a quarter ounce (about 7 grams) of concentrate — limits raised by SB277, effective January 1, 2024.
Home Cultivation in Nevada →Permitted
Nevada allows home cultivation only if you live at least 25 miles from a licensed dispensary: up to 6 plants per person and no more than 12 per household, kept locked and non-public.
Public Use in Nevada →Permitted
Using cannabis in public is prohibited in Nevada, including in casinos and on the Strip; it is legal only in a private residence or a licensed consumption lounge.
Buying Cannabis in Nevada →Permitted
In Nevada you may buy cannabis from licensed adult-use dispensaries, up to 2.5 ounces of flower — or the equivalent in concentrate — per transaction.

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