Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB)

The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board is the state's primary cannabis regulator, responsible for all establishment licensing, agent card registration, compliance inspections, enforcement, and the METRC seed-to-sale tracking system. The CCB replaced the Department of Taxation as the cannabis regulator on July 1, 2020.

• CCB Main Site: ccb.nv.gov
• Industry Portal: ccb.nv.gov/industry — licensing information, application requirements, and industry guidance
• List of Licensees: ccb.nv.gov/list-of-licensees — the official public database of all licensed cannabis establishments in Nevada, including downloadable spreadsheets and interactive maps
• Laws & Regulations: ccb.nv.gov/laws-regulations — full text of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations (NCCR 1–15)
• FAQ: ccb.nv.gov/faq — frequently asked questions covering licensing, agent cards, compliance, and consumer topics
• Public Meetings: ccb.nv.gov/public-meetings — agendas, minutes, and upcoming board meeting schedules
• Consumer Resources: ccb.nv.gov/consumers

Accela Cannabis Customer Portal

The CCB uses the Accela platform for all license applications, renewals, agent card applications, and ownership transfer requests.

aca-prod.accela.com/NVCCB

All prospective and current licensees interact with the CCB through this portal. Create an account to begin the application process or manage existing licenses.

Nevada Statutes and Regulations

• NRS Title 56 — Regulation of Cannabis: leg.state.nv.us/nrs
  • NRS 678A — Administration of Laws Relating to Cannabis (CCB powers, definitions, disciplinary proceedings)
  • NRS 678B — Licensing and Control of Cannabis (all establishment licenses, agent cards, social equity)
  • NRS 678C — Medical Use of Cannabis (patient registry, qualifying conditions, protections)
  • NRS 678D — Adult Use of Cannabis (possession limits, penalties, packaging/labeling, cultivation)

Tax Resources

• Nevada Department of Taxation — Cannabis Tax: tax.nv.gov/tax-types/cannabis-tax

Under SB 41 (2025), all cannabis licensees must obtain a cannabis tax permit from the Department of Taxation. Operations must cease if the tax permit is revoked. The Department oversees the 15% wholesale excise tax and 10% retail excise tax.

Industry Associations

Nevada Cannabis Association (NCA)

nvdispense.com

Formerly the Nevada Dispensary Association, the NCA is the state's primary cannabis industry trade group. The association promotes best practices, conducts legislative advocacy, and provides compliance training for operators. Members include Planet 13, Curaleaf, Cookies, Jardin, NuWu, and dozens of other operators.

Las Vegas Medical Marijuana Association (LVMMA)

lvmma.org

Promotes the medical marijuana industry and provides patient rights information.

Advocacy and Policy Organizations

Las Vegas NORML / Nevada NORML

lvnorml.org/nevada-norml

Focuses on public awareness and policy reform, offering free monthly educational meetings, criminal justice advocacy, record-sealing assistance, and voter registration drives.

Marijuana Policy Project (MPP) — Nevada

mpp.org/states/nevada

The national organization instrumental in Nevada's Question 2 legalization campaign maintains a detailed Nevada state page tracking current laws and legislative developments.

Social Equity Resources

Minorities for Medical Marijuana (M4MM)

minorities4medicalmarijuana.org

Supports minority-owned cannabis businesses and advocates for equitable industry participation.

Project Clean Slate

projectcleanslate.org

Operated by M4MM, provides marijuana criminal record expungement services with wraparound support including job training, housing, and counseling.

CCB Reports and Publications

• CCB Biennial Report 2025: Download PDF — comprehensive industry statistics, licensing data, and regulatory activity

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