Program overview
Nevada operates Nevada Medical Marijuana Program, administered by Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board.
How Nevada’s law developed
Question 9 passed 2000. Recreational legalized 2016 via Question 2. Retail sales began July 2017 — one of fastest implementations in the nation.
Official Nevada resources
Questions people in Nevada ask
- Is recreational marijuana legal in Nevada?
- Yes. Question 2 passed in 2016. Retail sales began July 2017 — one of the fastest implementations in the nation. Las Vegas drives a major tourism cannabis market.
- Does Nevada accept out-of-state medical cards?
- Yes. Nevada accepts valid out-of-state cards. Visiting patients can purchase from dispensaries. Since recreational is legal for 21+, visitors can also purchase recreationally.
