Nevada-Specific Labeling Requirements

Every cannabis product sold at a licensed Nevada dispensary must carry a label that meets the requirements set by the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) under the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations (NCCR). These requirements exist to ensure consumers can make informed decisions and to prevent products from reaching unintended audiences, particularly children.

SB 168 (2025): Revised Packaging and Labeling Standards

Signed during the 83rd Legislative Session in 2025, SB 168 revises Nevada's packaging and labeling requirements for cannabis products. The law directs the CCB to develop standardized checklists that licensees can follow to ensure full compliance with labeling rules. The CCB is also required to post frequently asked questions about packaging and labeling requirements, making it easier for both businesses and consumers to understand what is required.

AB 76 (2025): Prohibition on Child-Appealing Packaging

AB 76, the CCB's omnibus bill from the 2025 session, includes a provision that prohibits anthropomorphic packaging — packaging that uses cartoon characters, mascots, or human-like figures designed to appeal to children. This builds on existing rules requiring child-resistant packaging and aims to further prevent minors from being attracted to cannabis products.

SB 168 revises packaging/labeling requirements and requires the CCB to develop standardized checklists and post FAQs. AB 76 prohibits anthropomorphic packaging that appeals to children.

83rd Nevada Legislative Session (2025)

What's on a Nevada Cannabis Label

A compliant Nevada cannabis label includes the following information:

• THC and CBD percentages or milligrams — For flower and concentrates, potency is expressed as a percentage of total weight. For edibles, tinctures, and other manufactured products, potency is listed in milligrams (mg) per serving and per package.
• Batch or lot number — A unique identifier that ties the product back to a specific production run. This number connects to the METRC seed-to-sale tracking system and allows the CCB to trace any product from seed through sale.
• Testing laboratory name — The name of the independent testing lab (one of Nevada's 8 licensed labs) that tested the batch for potency, contaminants, and safety.
• Harvest or production date — Indicates when the cannabis was harvested (for flower) or when the product was manufactured (for edibles, concentrates, etc.).
• Net weight or volume — The total amount of product in the package.
• Ingredient list — For manufactured products such as edibles and tinctures, all ingredients must be listed.
• Warning statements — Legally required warnings, including statements about keeping the product away from children, not driving while impaired, the potential health risks of cannabis use, and that the product has not been evaluated by the FDA.
• Universal cannabis symbol — A standardized symbol identifying the package as containing cannabis.
• License number — The producing establishment's CCB license number.

How to Read Potency

Potency is the most important number on any cannabis label, but it is expressed differently depending on the product type:

Flower: THC Percentage

Flower labels show THC content as a percentage of the product's dry weight. A label reading "THC: 22%" means that 22% of the flower's weight is THC. For context, a 1-gram pre-roll at 22% THC contains approximately 220 mg of total THC, though not all of it is absorbed when smoked. Flower typically ranges from 15% to 30% THC, with strains above 25% generally considered high-potency.

Edibles: Milligrams of THC

Edible labels list THC in milligrams per serving and milligrams per package. Nevada law caps edibles at 10 mg THC per serving and 100 mg THC per package. A package of 10 gummies at 10 mg each equals 100 mg total — the maximum allowed per package. For new consumers, a starting dose of 2.5 to 5 mg is widely recommended by health professionals.

Concentrates and Vape Cartridges

Concentrates typically list THC as a percentage (often 60%–90%+) and may also show total milligrams. A 0.5-gram cartridge at 85% THC contains approximately 425 mg of THC. Because concentrates are significantly more potent than flower, consumers should pay close attention to these numbers.

Terpene Profiles

Many Nevada cannabis labels now include terpene profiles — a breakdown of the aromatic compounds naturally present in the cannabis plant. Terpenes contribute to the flavor and aroma of cannabis and are believed to influence its effects through what researchers call the "entourage effect."

Common terpenes you may see on Nevada labels include:

• Myrcene — The most abundant terpene in cannabis, with an earthy, musky aroma. Associated with calming, relaxing effects.
• Limonene — Citrus scent. Associated with uplifting, mood-enhancing effects.
• Caryophyllene — Peppery, spicy aroma. The only terpene known to interact directly with the body's CB2 receptors.
• Linalool — Floral, lavender-like scent. Associated with calming properties.
• Pinene — Pine-like aroma. Associated with alertness and mental clarity.

Terpene data, along with full cannabinoid profiles, can often be found on the product's Certificate of Analysis (COA), which testing labs provide for each batch. For a complete guide to interpreting Certificates of Analysis and understanding potency data, see Reading Lab Results on TryCannabis.org.

For a deep dive into terpenes and how they interact with cannabinoids, visit TryCannabis.org, which provides peer-reviewed research on the entourage effect and individual terpene profiles.

Nevada requires all cannabis products to be tested and labeled before retail sale, with information including potency, batch numbers, testing lab, and required warnings.

Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board — NCCR