Only purchase cannabis from CCB-licensed retail stores. Nevada has approximately 109 licensed dispensaries statewide (~79 in Southern NV, ~30 in Northern NV). Verify any dispensary's license at ccb.nv.gov/list-of-licensees. Licensed dispensaries guarantee tested, properly labeled products that comply with state safety standards.

You must be 21 or older to purchase recreational cannabis. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID — driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID from any U.S. state or country. Dispensaries and consumption lounges check ID at the door with no exceptions. There is no residency requirement.

The only legal places to consume cannabis are on private property (with the property owner's permission) and in licensed consumption lounges. Your own home, a friend's house with their OK, or a vacation rental where the host explicitly permits it are all legal options.

DAZED! at Planet 13 (2548 W Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas) is the only state-licensed consumption lounge currently operating. The NuWu SkyHigh Lounge on Las Vegas Paiute Tribe land has been open since 2019. Both are great options for tourists who need a legal place to consume.

When transporting cannabis in a vehicle, keep it in the trunk or glove box — not on the seat next to you, not in your lap, and definitely not in use. This is the safest legal approach and keeps you in compliance with Nevada law.

Nevada dispensaries offer flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, edibles, tinctures, topicals, and more. If you're new to cannabis, edibles (capped at 10 mg THC per serving in Nevada) offer a smoke-free option. Visit TryCannabis.org for research-backed dosing guidance.

Dispensary staff (budtenders) are knowledgeable professionals who can help you find the right products for your experience level and preferences. Tipping is appreciated just as you would tip a bartender or server.

Consuming cannabis in any public place is a misdemeanor under NRS 678D.310. First offense: up to $600 fine. Second offense: up to $1,000 fine. This includes streets, sidewalks, parks, moving vehicles (even as a passenger), and any place open to or exposed to public view. "Stepping outside" to smoke is still public consumption.

Most Las Vegas hotels and casinos explicitly prohibit cannabis use in rooms and on property. Violating hotel policy can result in cleaning surcharges, fines, and removal from the hotel without refund. Under NRS 678D.500, property owners have the legal right to prohibit cannabis use. Use a consumption lounge instead.

Nevada has strict cannabis DUI laws under NRS 484C. For first and second offenses, prosecutors must prove actual impairment. A third offense within 7 years is a Category B felony carrying 1–6 years in prison and a $2,000–$5,000 fine. A medical marijuana card is not a defense to DUI. Use rideshare services like Uber or Lyft.

Transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime — even between Nevada and another legal state like California or Arizona. Finish or dispose of your cannabis before leaving Nevada. This applies whether you're driving, taking a bus, or walking across the border at Lake Tahoe.

All airports are federal property where cannabis is illegal. TSA operates under federal law. Do not bring cannabis through airport security at Harry Reid International (LAS) or Reno-Tahoe International (RNO), even on flights within Nevada. Use it or dispose of it before heading to the airport.

Purchasing cannabis from unlicensed sources — street dealers, pop-up shops, social media sellers, or any location not on the CCB's official licensee list — is illegal and potentially dangerous. Unlicensed products are not tested for pesticides, heavy metals, or accurate THC labeling. Nevada dispensaries are required by law to sell only lab-tested products.

Cannabis is illegal on all federal property regardless of Nevada state law. This includes Harry Reid International Airport, Hoover Dam, Red Rock Canyon NCA, Lake Mead NRA, Great Basin National Park, Spring Mountains NRA (Mt. Charleston), federal courthouses, VA hospitals, and military bases. Federal charges can result from any amount.

Providing cannabis to anyone under 21 is a serious criminal offense in Nevada. Adults can purchase and possess cannabis for their own use only. Providing cannabis to a minor can result in felony charges. If you have children traveling with you, store all cannabis products securely out of their reach.