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The Bottom Line: Private Property or a Licensed Lounge

Nevada law is straightforward about where you can use cannabis: on private property with the owner's permission or inside a state-licensed cannabis consumption lounge. Everywhere else is off-limits.

Consuming cannabis in any public place is a misdemeanor under NRS 678D.310. If you're visiting Las Vegas or Reno, this is the single most important rule to understand — and the one tourists violate most often.

Where Cannabis Consumption Is Prohibited

The following locations are explicitly prohibited under Nevada law:

• Streets and sidewalks — including the Las Vegas Strip
• Parks and public spaces — city, county, and state parks
• Moving vehicles — even as a passenger
• Casinos and gaming floors — all casinos prohibit cannabis
• Hotels and resorts — nearly all explicitly ban cannabis on property
• Bars, restaurants, and nightclubs
• Federal property — national parks, airports (including Harry Reid International), government buildings, military bases, and post offices
• Schools and school zones
• Any place open to or exposed to public view

This applies to all forms of consumption — smoking, vaping, edibles, and topicals used in public view.

Consuming cannabis in any public place is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $600 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for a second.

NRS 678D.310 — Nevada Revised Statutes

Penalties for Public Consumption

Where Cannabis Consumption Is Legal

1. Private Property (With Permission)

You can consume cannabis at your own home or on someone else's private property with the property owner's explicit permission. This is the most common legal consumption option for both residents and visitors.

However, landlords may prohibit cannabis use in rental properties under NRS 678D.500. If your lease prohibits smoking or cannabis use, your landlord can enforce that prohibition. Always check your rental agreement or ask your landlord before consuming cannabis at a rental property.

2. Licensed Cannabis Consumption Lounges

Nevada authorized cannabis consumption lounges through Assembly Bill 341 in June 2021, making it one of the first states to establish a legal framework for social cannabis use.

Currently Operating Lounges

DAZED! at Planet 13 (2548 W Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas) is currently the only state-licensed consumption lounge operating in Nevada. It opened on April 5, 2024, spans 3,000 square feet, and serves approximately 250 customers daily. Products must be purchased within the lounge — you cannot bring your own cannabis.

NuWu Cannabis Marketplace's SkyHigh Lounge operates on Las Vegas Paiute Tribe sovereign land and has been open since 2019. Because it's on tribal land, it is regulated by the tribe rather than the CCB and operates under different rules than state-licensed lounges.

Note: Smoke and Mirrors (adjacent to Thrive Cannabis Marketplace) was the first state-licensed lounge to open on February 23, 2024, but it ceased operations on April 4, 2025, with the operator citing unsustainable compliance costs and product restrictions.

Hotels and Casinos: A Common Problem for Tourists

This is where most visitors run into trouble. Even though cannabis is legal in Nevada, virtually all Las Vegas hotels and casinos explicitly prohibit cannabis use on their property — including in guest rooms, balconies, pool areas, and parking structures.

Violating a hotel's cannabis policy can result in:

• Cleaning surcharges (often $250–$500+ added to your bill)
• Fines assessed by the property
• Removal from the property without a refund

Hotels set these policies independently — even if cannabis is legal in Nevada, private businesses can prohibit it on their premises.

Transporting Cannabis in a Vehicle

While you cannot consume cannabis in a moving vehicle (even as a passenger), you can transport legally purchased cannabis. Store it in the trunk or glove box — sealed and out of reach of the driver and passengers. Open containers of cannabis in the passenger area can create legal issues, similar to open container laws for alcohol.

For more on driving-related cannabis laws, see our DUI & Driving Laws page.

Tips for Visitors

Not sure which consumption method is right for you? See Methods of Consumption and Dosing Fundamentals on TryCannabis.org.

• Visit a consumption lounge — DAZED! at Planet 13 is currently the only state-licensed option, but it provides a fully legal social consumption experience
• Consider edibles — they're more discreet, but still cannot be consumed in public spaces
• Book cannabis-friendly accommodations — some vacation rentals and Airbnbs may allow cannabis use (check with the host first)
• Don't smoke on the Strip — this is public property, and law enforcement does issue citations
• Use it before you leave — you absolutely cannot fly with cannabis or take it across state lines