FAQ

The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (“CCB”) assumed regulatory oversight of the cannabis industry on July 1, 2020, at which time oversight authority transitioned to the CCB from the Nevada Department of Taxation. The Marijuana Enforcement Division no longer exists under the Nevada Department of Taxation.

The CCB consists of five board members, appointed by the governor, that will serve a 4-year term. CCB Members must be Nevada residents and they cannot hold any elected office in State Government or hold interest in, or do business with, a cannabis licensee. No more than three members may be from the same political party. The governor appointed the first Executive Director and the CCB will appoint subsequent Executive Directors to serve as a full-time position.

CCB members must have expertise in one of the following areas:

• Finance and Accounting
• Law Enforcement
• Regulatory and Legal Compliance
• Cannabis Industry
• Public Health, Medicine, Psychology

The CCB governs Nevada's cannabis industry through strict regulation. The CCB Staff is charged with ensuring the continued success of Nevada’s cannabis industry with the charge of protecting public health and securing appropriate tax revenue. Regulatory activities include, but are not limited to, conducting investigations; auditing; inspecting; monitoring all activities; seed to sale tracking; reviewing laboratory test results; commissioning reports; licensing facilities; issuing agent cards; vetting employees, owners, officers & board members; approving transfers of interest and packaging. The CCB holds regular meetings to consider final action and reports.

Statutes surrounding cannabis (NRS 678 A-D) can only be amended during a legislative session. Prior to 2023, the CCB promulgated and adopted the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations (“NCCR”) 1-15. Under SB 328 (2023), those regulations will be incorporated into the Nevada Administrative Code under NAC 678 A-D. Any proposed regulatory changes must follow the Nevada Administrative Procedures Act (APA), including public notice, opportunities for public comment, and approval by the Board at a public meeting.

The CCB meets regularly and as often as necessary. Meetings are open and held in accordance with NRS 241.

The CAC studies issues related to cannabis regulation and make recommendations to the CCB. The Executive Director of the CCB serves as the chair. Other members of the CAC include the Attorney General, Director of the Department of Public Safety, Executive Director of the Department of Taxation and eight members appointed by the governor. Appointees will include members with experience in the following fields: cultivation, laboratory, product manufacturing, retail cannabis, a physician, patient advocacy, criminal justice reform and a licensed attorney.

The CAC Chair may appoint subcommittees focusing on specific topics such as public health, industry, prevention of black-market activities, local government, laboratories, and testing. Subcommittee meetings are required to be open to the public.

Meeting notifications are announced on the CCB’s website, social media and posted in accordance with the requirements of NRS 241. Interested parties are encouraged to subscribe for timely notices from the CCB.

Yes, however there are time restrictions regarding filing of appeals. Please review AB533 for detailed information regarding appealing decisions.

Packaging must be pre-approved by Board staff. Only licensed establishments or their designees may request approval for packaging. For additional guidance, email [email protected].

Labeling: Must be present on or included with all items from cultivation, production, or with the consumer after purchasing cannabis or cannabis products. Compliance labels must be complaint with NCCR 12.030-12.045. For example, if the required information is already included on the packaging that information can be withheld from the compliance label.

Advertising: Pre-approval of advertising is no longer required; however, board staff may review advertising upon request of a licensed establishment. Civil penalties may be issued for advertising that does not comply with NRS 678A-D and/or NCCR Regulation 6 and 12.

Ensure that all packaging by the cannabis establishment contains warnings including: “Keep out of reach of children,” and "THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CANNABIS," Additionally, all advertising must contain warnings and cannabis establishment information detailed in NCCR 12.070.3.”

Engaging in false or misleading advertising statements/illustrations.

Promoting over consumption of cannabis or cannabis products.

Depicting consumption of cannabis or cannabis products and/or a child or other person who is less than 21 years of age consuming cannabis or cannabis products.

Objects suggesting the presence of a child, including, without limitation, toys, characters or cartoons, mascot, action figure, balloon or contain any other depiction which is designed in any manner to be appealing to or encourage consumption of cannabis or cannabis products by a person who is less than 21 years of age.

Having the product modeled after a brand of products primarily consumed by or marketed towards children.

Advertising in any publication, radio, television or any other medium if 30 percent or more of the audience is reasonably expected to be less than 21 years of age.

Sponsorship of youth sports and entertainment events, including advertising on team uniforms.

Placing an advertisement within 1,000 feet of a public or private school, playground, public park, or library. An advertisement may be maintained if it was placed before the school, playground, public park, or library was located within 1,000 feet of the advertisement.

Placing an advertisement on or inside of a public transportation motor vehicle or any shelter for public transportation. This does not include taxis.

Placing an advertisement at a sports or entertainment event to which persons who are less than 21 years of age are allowed entry.

Placing an advertisement where prohibited by ordinance of the locality.

Advertising or offering any cannabis or cannabis product as "free" or "donated" without a purchase.

*Cartoon, defined: Anime, a sketch or drawing, usually humorous, as in a newspaper or periodical, symbolizing, satirizing, or caricaturing some action, subject or person of popular interest.

Any solvents or gasses used in the extraction process must be listed on the compliance label.

No, zero or non-detect cannabinoids can be omitted from the compliance label.

NAC 678B.596(2) (NCCR 12.015(2)) requires that any cannabis or cannabis product sold at a sales facility be placed into a package that is opaque, child-resistant, and can maintain its child-resistant effectiveness for multiple openings before leaving the cannabis sales facility. This may be accomplished by adequate single-product packaging or an exit bag.

The CCB has allowed for facilities to create multi-product packages as long as the following guidelines are met:

• • • Multi-pack packages may not contain different product types.  All units within a multi-pack must be the same product type.
  • • Only packages that have passed full compliance testing may be combined to create a new multi-pack.

The total THC content of all products included in the multi-pack must not exceed the THC limit established in regulation. Please refer to the applicable guidance for additional details. The total THC may vary depending on the product type (ex. Infused pre-rolls cannot exceed 7g net weight and 1000mg of THC).

No.

Read all these instructions prior to applying.

Applications must be submitted ONLINE through the Accela Cannabis Customer Portal at: https://aca-prod.accela.com/NVCCB/.

NOTE: The CCB no longer accepts mail-in applications, all information is required to be electronically attested to. Contact the CCB at [email protected] if you have questions regarding this process.

After you have created an account and logged in, follow the step-by-step instructions.

Be sure to have a copy of your valid government issued identification and passport quality photo available to upload as these are required to submit your agent card application. Once you have completed the application you will get a confirmation screen with your registration number.  Make a copy of this page (screenshot it), print and mail it with your payment (Check, Cashier’s check, or Money Order), payable to the State of Nevada. Mail to: CCB, Agent Card Payments, P.O. Box 20099, Carson City, NV 89721. Cash payments will not be accepted. If you are unable to print your confirmation page, please place your record number on the memo line of your payment to ensure proper processing.

Applicants may submit payments online through Accela using a bank routing number and checking or savings account number. The CCB does not accept any credit or debit cards of any type. A rejected payment will result in a $25.00 return fee for each returned payment. Ensure you review your bank account and routing information prior to submitting to avoid any additional fees.

You will receive a confirmation email that contains your fingerprint submission form hyperlink and instructions. Be sure to read through the instructions prior to obtaining fingerprints so that you can ensure you are completing this task accurately. The completed fingerprint submission form will need to be uploaded after the fingerprint technician has filled out the bottom portion of the form and the applicant has completed the demographic and personal information on the top of the form. Be advised any fingerprints obtained prior to an application submission will not be accepted and will result in a new set of fingerprints being requested at your own cost. Do not accept a fingerprint form from anyone or anywhere other than your confirmation email.

Once your payment is received and processed, and all required documents have been properly submitted and verified, you will receive an email to access your Temporary Agent Card, allowing you to begin working immediately and for up to 90 days while the CCB awaits your background results. You will need to log into your Accela account to retrieve the temporary agent card from your attachments.

If your application is not complete, an email will be sent to you outlining corrections needed.

If you have problems while submitting your application, please email [email protected] with the problem you are experiencing, and a screenshot.

Do not email documents that include Personally Identifiable Information.

Applicants may submit payments online through Accela using a bank routing number and checking or savings account number. The CCB does not accept any credit or debit cards of any type. A rejected payment will result in a $25.00 return fee for each returned payment. Ensure you review your bank account and routing information prior to submitting to avoid any additional fees. Additionally, payments may be made in the form of a check, cashiers’ check or money order payable to “State of Nevada” and mailed to the address below. Do not put any reference to cannabis or marijuana on the check. Cash payments will not be accepted. When mailing payment, please include a note with the name on your application, the categories for which you applied, and the date you applied. Place your record number on the memo line of your payment.

Please allow 7-10 days for mail-in payments to be received and processed.

U.S. Mail:	Express, Overnight or Courier:
Cannabis Compliance Board	Cannabis Compliance Board
P.O. Box 20099	3850 Arrowhead Drive, Suite 100
Carson City, NV, 89721	Carson City, NV 89706

A Temporary Authorization letter, which will include your Temporary Agent Card, will be uploaded into your Accela account once a complete application is received and payment has been received and processed.

Per Nevada Department of Public Safety security protocol, CCB cannot provide a fingerprint form prior to application submission. Any fingerprints obtained prior to an application submission will not be accepted and will result in a new set of fingerprints being requested at your own cost. Do not accept a fingerprint form from anyone or anywhere other than your confirmation email.

• Fingerprints completed in Nevada must complete fingerprinting at a Livescan facility. Find your nearest one here.
• Fingerprints completed out of state, or in an area that does not have feasible access to a livescan facility, please send fingerprints (FD-258 Hard Card) directly to the Department of Public Safety. Mail to: NV Dept. of Public Safety Records, Communications and Compliance Division, Attn: Fingerprint Support Unit, 333 W. Nye Lane Suite 100, Carson City, NV 89706. Include your payment of $39.00 for DPS to process your fingerprints. Please note: DPS only accepts money order or cashiers check in the exact amount due.

Follow the instructions on the letter. This may involve contacting the court in the local jurisdiction (city or county) where the incident occurred and requesting a disposition letter from the court. This is a common request for local jurisdictions.

If it is determined through the background process the applicant has been convicted of an excluded felony offense then the applicant is not eligible for an Agent Registration Card and temporary agent card issued will be revoked. An excluded felony offense is either a category A felony or 2 or more felonies within the last 10 years.

If an applicant is denied for an excluded felony offense restriction, then they have the option to submit a petition to the Board under NRS 678B.633.

45 days from the date of issuance with an additional 45 days for background processing for a total of 90 days.

Check your junk or spam folders. The confirmation email is sent to the email that you entered within the application. If you did not receive a confirmation email, then you will need to email [email protected] to ensure you typed your email address correctly within your application.

A complete application includes a correctly completed online application, the submission of the necessary attachments, proof of fingerprinting, and payment received. Your application will be considered incomplete and will not be processed until you have supplied all the required information. Incomplete applications will be cancelled due to inactivity after 180 days and no refund will be given.

If an application is not complete, there are several status updates applicants will see in their Accela profile:

Additional Information Required: Additional information is required in the core application AND your application may also be pending the Fingerprint Form and/or pending payment.

Pending Fingerprint Form: Your core application is complete. CCB staff is just awaiting your Fingerprint Form AND may also be pending payment.

Pending Payment: CCB staff has received a complete core application and Fingerprint Form. Only payment is pending.

Payment Rejected: Payment remitted was rejected by the bank. This status will remain until a payment is remitted and cleared.

Fingerprint Return or Fingerprint Return W/Temp: Fingerprints were rejected by DPS for missing or incorrect information.

If your application is not complete, an email will be sent to you outlining corrections needed.

Uploaded documents are processed in the order received. If no communication is received or status has changed within 2 business days after uploading your requested information, email [email protected] to inform CCB staff. This will expedite the process.

Yes. Once you receive your Temporary Agent Card and letter, you are authorized to begin or continue working in the industry. You do not need to wait for your physical card.

You can find the Agent Card Replacement Request on our website under the Industry tab in the Forms section.
You will need to email the completed Agent Card Replacement Request form along with a valid government issued identification document to [email protected]. The form cannot have a digital signature and must have a physical signature. Once the request is processed and your replacement card has been invoiced you will be notified by email and can submit payment by mail to CCB-Replacement, PO Box 20099, Carson City NV 89721 or by ACH. The cost for a replacement agent card is $75.00

Your Agent Card will be issued once CCB staff receives an approved background check from the FBI and the Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Accela is the one-stop location for licensees, Agent Cards and complaints. To register for an account, go to https://aca-prod.accela.com/NVCCB/ and follow the instructions. Registration is not necessary to file a complaint.

Video tutorials are available here.

First, ensure the preferred browser is being used: Google Chrome. If system issues continue email screenshots and a description of the system issue(s) that are being encountered to [email protected].

This is a four- or five-digit code issued to each establishment by the Cannabis Compliance Board (Example: C199). Ask a manager at the Establishment Point of Contact (POC) at the licensed facility for the establishment ID.

The Establishment Point of Contact (POC) on record with the CCB, may request a PIN number to link the license to a user account by emailing [email protected]. If the user is a Point of Contact (POC) for more than one license, a PIN must be requested for each license.

1. Before a license can be linked, make sure to set up an individual user account.

See the written tutorials for step-by-step guidance on how to link a license.

To add a delegate, the prospective delegate must have an existing user account in Accela.

1. 1. To add a delegate, go to “Account Management” on the upper right-hand side of the screen.
2. 2. Scroll down to the bottom. On the right-hand side, select “Add Delegate.” Enter the e-mail address that the delegate used to register their account.

See the video tutorials for more in-depth steps on how to add a delegate.

Holders of cannabis licenses were issued licenses based on certain operational criteria such as location, ownership, and equipment. An amendment is a change to a license or facility. A few examples of Amendments are Facility Modifications, R&D requests, Request for Retest, Menu Changes, and Change of Location.

Amendment submittals are only available to users that are either:

1. a. Linked to the license with the PIN or
2. b. A delegate granted permissions

An application will be considered incomplete and cannot be submitted until all the required information has been supplied. Additional documents may be required to be submitted after submission, prior to approval.

1. 1. Log on to Accela Cannabis Customer Portal Account at https://aca-prod.accela.com/NVCCB/.
2. Locate or navigate to the application previously submitted and add the requested additional information.
3. 2. Select "My Records".
4. 3. Click on the license record number that documents are being added to.
5. 4. Select "Record Info" and select "Attachments".

See the on-line written tutorials for more in-depth steps on how to add documents to an existing record.

Upload the following documents for each License Amendment Request listed below:

Packaging & Advertising Submittal Request (ADV):

• • • Complete packaging
  • • Sample of compliance label
  • • If requesting approval for an event or special advertising, submit an event plan and location details

Change of Location Request (COL):

• • • Local jurisdiction public meeting held for the relocation request (an agenda)
  • • Land use approval by the local jurisdiction (minutes from the meeting)
  • • Professional distance separation survey
  • • Written/signed attestation that the new location meets or exceeds the merits of the previous location
  • • Property authorization (a lease or letter from the landlord indicating cannabis operations at the location are permitted)
  • • If the license is operational, an inventory plan to transfer inventory to the new location

Destruction Request (DST):

• • • Destruction Plan
  • • List of items to be destroyed
  • • Supporting documentation

Distributor Temporary Storage Notice (DSN):

• • • Transfer Manifest

Equipment Request (EQP):

• • • Floorplan showing where the equipment will be used/stored
  • • Cleaning SOP's of the equipment
  • • SOP's/Operational Manual of the equipment and how it will be used

Facility Modification Request (MOD):

• • • Floor plan layout with camera placements and nearest handwashing sinks.
  • • Inventory Reconciliation Request
  • • Metrc Inventory Count
  • • Plan of Correction
  • • Supporting document (Sales Report, Waste Report, Theft Report, Destruction Report)

Menu Request (MNU):

• • • New Menu Items
  • • Ingredient List
  • • Standard Operating Procedures
  • • Other information such as RSM approval may be requested if applicable

Request for Extraction (RSE):

• • • All related laboratory Certificates of Analysis (COAs).

Request for Laboratory Retesting (RLR):

• • • All related laboratory testing results (COAs).

Request to Perform Research and Development (RND): While no required attachments, information regarding the proposed R&D including the lab that will be conducting the limited panel testing should be stated in the request.

Request to Review Stamp or Mold (RSM):

• • • Images demonstrating the attempt to stamp or mold the product.
  • • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) for packaging the product
  • • Dosage/Stamp information of how the product will indicate the amount of THC and where the THC stamp will be located

Request to Perform Research and Development (RER):

• • • Approved homogeneity study
  • • Failed laboratory testing results

Go to https://aca-prod.accela.com/NVCCB/. Select the "+NEW" button and then "Complaint" in the drop-down menu. A user account is not required in order to file a complaint.

Note: The board is not permitted to consider complaints regarding price and/or service. The board is not permitted to release information regarding the status of complaints.

Retail stores are not permitted to sell more than 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis, the equivalent to one-fourth ounce of concentrated cannabis (7,087 mg THC), or a combination of usable and concentrated cannabis that exceeds the legal limit.

The maximum allowable quantity of cannabis products a person may possess is: 1. Two and one-half ounces (70.875 grams) of usable cannabis other than concentrated cannabis; 2. One-quarter ounce of concentrated cannabis or cannabis products containing not more than 7,087 milligrams of THC; or 3. A combination of usable and concentrated cannabis not to exceed the legal limit.

A customer must provide a valid government issued photo identification to prove that they are 21 years of age or older.

The Board offers reciprocity to some state residents. For information regarding if your state is offered reciprocity, contact your local dispensary.

Yes, a nonresident medical patient can either use their passport OR a state ID as long as it is valid and matches the state that issued their medical card. See question “What types of ID’s may be used for verifying age for cannabis sales?”

Yes.

Per NAC 678B.306, ID’s must contain a photograph, the date of birth of the person, be valid and unexpired, and may be one of the following:

• • (a) Driver’s license or instruction permit issued by this State or any other state or territory of the United States;
  • (b) Identification card issued by this State or any other state or territory of the United States for the purpose of proof of age of the holder of the card;
  • (c) United States military identification card;
  • (d) Written/signed attestation that the new location meets or exceeds the merits of the previous location
  • (e) A passport issued by, or recognized by, the United States Government or a permanent resident card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Board of Homeland Security; or
  • (f) A tribal identification card issued by a tribal government, as defined in NRS 239C.105, which requires proof of the age of the holder of the card for issuance.

A U.S. state-issued driver’s license or identification card that is expired may be accepted provided that:

• • •The ID has not expired for more than two (2) years, AND
  • •The customer presents an additional acceptable form of identification confirming identity.

Acceptable secondary identification may include:

• • •Birth certificate
  • •Social Security card
  • •Employer or work-issued photo ID
  • •Other government-issued documentation confirming identity

The expired ID must clearly display the individual’s photograph and date of birth. This exception applies only to U.S. state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards. All other identification documents must be current and unexpired.

There are six cannabis establishment license types in Nevada. See the list below.

• • 1. Cannabis Sales Facility: A business that is licensed by the board and acquires, possesses, delivers, transfers, supplies, sells, or dispenses cannabis or related supplies to a consumer/patient or to another cannabis sales facility.
  • 2. Cannabis Cultivation Facility: A business that is licensed by the board, and acquires, possesses, cultivates, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis and related supplies to a cannabis sales facility; cannabis production facilities; or other cannabis cultivation facilities.
  • 3. Cannabis Production Facility: A business that is licensed by the board and acquires, possesses, manufactures, delivers, transfers, transports, supplies, or sells cannabis products to cannabis sales facilities and acquires, possesses, packages, supplies or sells usable cannabis to adult-use cannabis sales facilities.
  • 4. Cannabis Distributor: A business that is licensed by the Board to transport cannabis and cannabis products from cannabis establishments to another cannabis establishment.
  • 5. Cannabis Consumption Lounge: A business that is licensed by the Board to sell single-use cannabis and/or ready-to-consume cannabis products to a consumer/patient that are then consumed in the lounge.
  • 6. Independent Testing Laboratory: A business that is licensed by the Board to test cannabis and all cannabis products.

Hemp and CBD products may be sold by cannabis sales facilities if they have been tested by an independent testing laboratory, and the THC concentration is below 0.3%. The Department of Agriculture regulates hemp and issues licenses for growers and processors. Regulation of Hemp and CBD sales outside of dispensaries are managed by local health districts or other regulatory agencies.

Only if the new location is within the same local jurisdiction as your original location. To request CCB approval for a change of location, you must first obtain approval from the local jurisdiction and submit a Change of Location Request through Accela that includes documentation of the local jurisdiction’s approval.

Cannabis cultivation must take place in an enclosed locked facility. “Enclosed, locked facility” means a closet, display case, room, greenhouse or other enclosed area that meets the requirements and is equipped with locks or other security devices which allow access only by a medical cannabis establishment agent and the holder of a valid registry identification card.

Nevada medical cannabis cultivation in a greenhouse is acceptable if the greenhouse:
• Is an “enclosed, and secured area.”
• Has adequate lighting in all areas.
• If dim lighting is required, the cultivator has a written policy explaining the reason.
• Has adequate ventilation and equipment to control air pressure, microorganisms, dust, humidity and temperature when appropriate for the manufacture, processing, packaging or holding of cannabis or cannabis products.
• Is maintained in a state of good repair.
• Has restricted access with access to agents only.
• Is such that the cannabis growing at the facility cannot be observed from outside the facility.
• Makes a significant effort to eliminate odors.

Yes, after the passage of SB168 (2025), the definition of licensed cannabis manufacturing facility was updated to include the ability for production facilities to transfer, hold, produce, and sell usable cannabis to a cannabis sales facility.

Yes, after the passage of SB168 (2025), licensed cannabis cultivation facilities may sell cannabis seeds to any person within or outside of Nevada so long as the sale complies with Nevada state law, federal law, and any state or local law in the jurisdiction in which the buyer is located.

A new transfer type, External – Seed Sale, has been implemented pursuant to Senate Bill 168, which authorizes licensed cultivation and production facilities to sell cannabis seeds to non-licensees both within and outside the State of Nevada. When seeds are sold to persons located outside Nevada, the licensed facility is responsible for verifying that the receiving state permits the sale of cannabis seeds.

Yes, the originating facility may utilize a temporary transfer for packaging activities conducted at another licensed facility. All product transferred under this transfer type must be returned to the originating facility within 10 days. When using the temporary transfer type, the following requirements must be met:

• • • •Original Package Integrity: The product must remain under the original package inventory tag and must not be retagged while under a temporary transfer at the packaging facility.
    • •Packaging Activity & Variance Documentation: Any variance from the original weight or unit quantity resulting from packaging activities must be:
      • • *Fully documented in the packaging log, including the specific activity that caused the variance (e.g., repackaging, scale variance, moisture loss), and
        • *Returned with the inventory to the originating facility, with all supporting documentation.

      •Reconciliation Requirement: The inventory must reconcile back to the original transferred amount using the following standard: All variances must be accounted for, supported, and traceable to documented packaging activities. Any deviation may cause a taxable event.

There are differences between indoor and outdoor grow floor requirements in the regulations.

Indoor grows require smooth, hard, non-absorbent and easily cleanable surfaces. The floor in an indoor grow facility must be sealed and non-absorbent.

Outdoor grows may have soil or other types of floorings in their greenhouses, however, activities other than growing and harvesting will need to be conducted in a brick-and-mortar building that meet the same security and sanitation requirements of indoor grow facilities (i.e., hard, durable, smooth and easily cleanable.)

NRS 678A defines the two license types for cannabis consumption lounges:
1. Retail Cannabis Consumption Lounge: Must be “attached or immediately adjacent to an adult-use cannabis-retail store.” (NRS 678A.237).
2. Independent Cannabis Consumption Lounge: Not attached or immediately adjacent to an adult-use cannabis sales facility (NRS 678A.157).

Only the owner of a licensed operational cannabis sales facility may be eligible to apply for a retail cannabis consumption lounge license.

Any person may apply for an independent cannabis consumption lounge license; however, any one person may not hold both an adult-use cannabis establishment license for an adult-use cannabis retail store and an adult-use cannabis establishment license for an independent cannabis consumption lounge. (NRS 678B.325).

Pursuant to NRS 678B.326, initially, the CCB shall not issue more than 20 licenses for an independent cannabis consumption lounge.

Pursuant to NRS 678B.326, at least 50% of initial independent licenses issued (10 of the first 20) must be issued to social equity applicants.

NCCR 5.055 details the selection of social equity applicants.

As outlined in NCCR 5.055, social equity applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Have at least 51% ownership in the business;
2. Have resided in one of the following census tracts nationwide for no less than the previous five (5) years meeting the following two criteria:
a. A census tract with an Area Deprivation Index score of seven (7) state-only decile or higher; and
b. A census tract that has a minimum incarceration rate in the 90th percentile, or roughly 3.3% or higher, of everyone who grew up in the census tract was in jail or incarcerated at the time of the 2010 Decennial Census.
3. Convicted of a non-violent felony and/or misdemeanor cannabis offense; or their immediate family member (parent, sibling, or child) was convicted of a felony cannabis offense and who lived in or currently lives in a census tract, designated by the Board.

Please note that those convicted of an excluded felony offense as defined in NRS 678B.050 would not be eligible for a license.

Local jurisdictions retain authority to set restrictions such as limits or moratoriums regarding cannabis consumption lounges. Please review your city or county’s ordinances for specific guidance before designating any particular jurisdiction in your application.

The CCB will make formal public notice 30 days ahead of accepting applications for cannabis consumption lounges. Subscribe here to receive information from the CCB regarding public meetings, notices, and open application periods.

10 business days.

Applicants must file for a Nevada state business license through the Secretary of State’s office: https://www.nvsilverflume.gov/home.

Applicants must submit an application for a cannabis consumption lounge agent registration card.

Additional information and guidance on how to prepare before applying can be found on the Consumption Lounge page on the CCB website.

A one-time, non-refundable processing fee of $100,000 is required for an application for a retail cannabis consumption lounge.

A one-time, non-refundable processing fee of $10,000 is required for an application for an independent cannabis consumption lounge. For a qualifying social equity applicant, a one-time, non-refundable processing fee of $2,500 is required for an independent cannabis consumption lounge application.

Consumption lounge licensing has a two-stage licensing process. An applicant must meet the minimum scoring guidelines in the initial licensing application and be selected by the random number selector for a prospective license. Applications will be scored for timely submission and completeness of submitted information.

For the prospective license holder to receive a conditional license, the applicant must be found suitable by the Board only after Board Agents complete a suitability investigation.

No.

An independent cannabis consumption lounge shall enter into a contract with one or more adult-use cannabis retail stores to sell to the independent cannabis consumption lounge.

No.

Yes. All vehicles carrying cannabis to customers must be inspected, approved, and issued an approved inspection card by the Board. Only Licensed dispensaries/retail stores may request vehicle inspections for customer deliveries.

Yes. Only licensed dispensaries/retail stores may request Board approval for third-party delivery. A contract and vehicle inspection are required. When a dispensary/retail store requests an inspection, the requirements for vehicles are provided to the dispensary/retail store.

A licensed distributor is required to transport cannabis to a retail cannabis store. Distributor vehicles must carry an approved Inspection Card.

Yes, a licensed distributor is only required when delivering adult-use cannabis to a retail store. However, vehicles must be inspected and carry an approved Inspection Card issued by the Board.

Cannabis delivered to a dual-licensed retail establishment without using a licensed distributor can only be sold as medical cannabis to patient cardholders. The licensed dispensary must keep records and have readily available to present upon inspection or audit that the delivered products were sold only to medical cardholders. If a licensed distributor is used for the delivery, there is no requirement to designate cannabis or cannabis products as medical or adult-use except at the point of sale.

Yes, if they are transporting medical-only product.

Nevada has a seed-to-sale inventory tracking system called Metrc. As the name implies, the system tracks cannabis from seed through the cultivation, production, transportation, and sale.

A cultivator or product manufacturer that only has a medical cannabis registration certificate can only sell cannabis or cannabis products to a medical only or dual licensed cannabis establishment. The cannabis or cannabis product may only be sold to a medical patient with an active government issued cannabis medical card.

All cannabis sales are tracked through Nevada’s seed-to sale inventory tracking system, Metrc which identifies patient sales transactions. Transactions are audited by the state to ensure that cannabis product designated as medical or sold to a medical patient are compliant. If the Cannabis Compliance Board finds establishments in violation of the requirements for medical only inventory tracking, they will be subject to enforcement action.

Only under certain circumstances. Medical cannabis cardholder possession limits are up to 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis, 12 cannabis plants, or if they are more than 25 miles from a dispensary. See our Growing At Home tab for further information.

The Cannabis Compliance Board primarily focuses on licensed facilities. Call your local authorities if you suspect illegal activity. You may reach the board by calling 775-697-6299 and leave a message with the details and your contact information.

Board staff publishes a list of licensed facilities on its web site. Dispensaries/Retail Stores are storefront, walk-in facilities, and are listed on the Board’s web site. Only licensed dispensaries may deliver and sell cannabis. Consumers are urged to purchase from state certified dispensaries/retail stores that maintain compliance with the law and to ensure they are consuming products that are tested.

Beware of Illegal Operations.

A list of Active Cannabis Licensees can be found under the List of Licensees tab. In addition to the published list of licensed facilities, certified dispensaries/retail stores are walk-in storefronts with clear signage and a distinct medical/pharmaceutical appearance. By law, licensed facilities are required to conspicuously post their State of Nevada cannabis establishment and business license.

Licensed facilities must use the services of an independent testing laboratory to ensure that all cannabis, edible cannabis products and cannabis-infused products sold by the dispensaries are tested for content, quality and potency in accordance with standards established by the Board. You have the right to request copies of test results called Certificates of Analysis.

Under AB504 (2025) non-licensed facilities selling intoxicating hemp products must have visible signage stating: “THIS LOCATION IS NOT LICENSED TO SELL CANNABIS” and “ALL HEMP PRODUCTS CONTAIN LESS THAN THE LEGAL LIMIT OF THC”.

Labeling requirements of licensed cannabis and cannabis products can be found under NAC 678B.605-617.

For questions, please email the [email protected].

No, NRS 678A.650 allows for a civil penalty up to $50,000 for unlicensed activities without a cannabis establishment license. This includes any cultivation, transfer, manufacturing, delivery or sale of cannabis or cannabis products. Additionally, NRS 453.572 prohibits the production, distribution or sale of synthetic cannabinoids.

Yes. Cannabis Independent Testing Laboratories are subject to licensing, inspection, review, and other administrative procedures from local, state, and federal authorities.

1. An agent of the laboratory (who must be over 21 per statute) may purchase product from a retail store/dispensary and request a copy of the corresponding Certificate of Analysis (CoA). The laboratory can then perform the testing themselves and compare their results to those depicted in the CoA.

2. The laboratory can send a portion of completed test sample to another laboratory for validation purposes. This transfer must be documented in Nevada’s seed-to-sale tracking system, and the laboratory providing the samples must do so willingly. This is more common for already-established laboratories who have developed collaborative relationships.

3. A cultivation facility or production facility may allow a laboratory to test specific products for validation purposes as part of approved research and development. The cultivator or producer must be willing to provide the product for this purpose, and the process would require prior written approval from the CCB. All products must be tracked in the seed-to-sale tracking system per the CCB’s prescribed R&D process.

The CCB highly encourages retail stores/dispensaries, cultivation facilities and production facilities to work with laboratories to obtain the products necessary for test method validation.

The Department of Agriculture and/or CCB agents will provide direction on a case-by-case basis.

 Cannabis and cannabis products must be tested prior to sale, transfer, or combining with other lots or production runs. Cannabis and cannabis products must also be tested after alterations such as remediation, extraction, or adding with other ingredients.

Per NAC 678B.557

Cannabinoids

• • • • • • • • (1) THC
              • (2) Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid
              • (3) CBD
              • (4) Cannabidiolic acid
              • (5) Cannabinol

Terpenoids

• • • • • • • • (1) Alpha-bisabolol
              • (2) Alpha-humulene
              • (3) Alpha-pinene
              • (4) Terpinolene
              • (5) Beta-caryophyllene
              • (6) Beta-myrcene
              • (7) Beta-pinene
              • (8) Caryophyllene oxide
              • (9) Limonene
              • (10) Linalool

Transfers of interest are permitted, however, they must be approved by the Board prior to the transfer. Transfers of Interest require extensive review and there is no timeline for completing a transfer of interest. Click here to download the Notice of Transfer of Interest Packet. For more information, email [email protected].

The CCB maintains a public mailing list to notify interested parties regarding open application periods and meetings to sign up, click Subscribe at the top of this website.

Only ownership names and final disciplinary action is public information. Contact information is confidential.

A list of active licensees is available on our website under the List of Licensees tab. Our interactive search tool may be used to view owner, officers, business names, and board member affiliation for any licensee in the State of Nevada.

Yes, licenses are conditional until local approval has been obtained. Conditional license holders are granted 12 months to obtain required approvals and a final inspection by the Board. Extensions are permitted in certain circumstances.

All establishments are expected to become operational within 12 months after the Board issued the conditional license. If a licensee submitted an annual license renewal form on time and continues to make significant progress toward opening, the Board may choose to take no action on the license by the deadline. If the licensee does not make an effort to become operational, is unresponsive, or submits misleading or incorrect renewal information, the Board reserves the right to investigate and potentially revoke the conditional license. Extensions may be granted in some circumstances. If you represent a licensee that may need an extension, contact your assigned facility inspector or email [email protected].

All license types, regardless of license status, must submit an annual license renewal application through Accela, the CCB’s system of record, and pay appropriate annual license renewal fees. The License Renewal Form can be found under the Industry tab in the Forms section. Consumption Lounge conditional licensees are not required to submit an annual license renewal application until their initial year active license is nearing expiration.

Final licenses expire annually after the date of issuance. Licensees can submit the annual license renewal application and fees through Accela starting 60 days out from the expiration date of the license. License renewal fees are as follows:

• • • • • • • 1. Retail (Adult-Use) Cannabis Licensing Fees:

Facility Type	Initial License	Renewal
Retail Store	$20,000	$5,000
Cultivation	$3,000	$1,000
Production	$3,000	$1,000
Laboratory	$5,000	$3,000
Distributor	$15,000	$5,000
Consumption Lounge	$10,000	$10,000

• • • • • • • 1. Medical Cannabis Licensing Fees:

Facility Type	Initial License	Renewal
Dispensary	$30,000	$5,000
Cultivation	$3,000	$1,000
Production	$3,000	$1,000
Laboratory	$5,000	$3,000

Each 20-digit license number can be found on communications sent from the Board along with the Cannabis Establishment (CE) ID (i.e., D901, C901, etc.). The 20-digit number also appears on the final or renewed license.

A license’s expiration date is the annual date on which the license expires. Licensees must renew their license on or before the expiration date. The 12-month deadline refers to the period in which a conditional license must receive a final inspection. The 12-month period starts on the day the Board issued the conditional license.

No, renewal forms may only be submitted through Accela.

Metrc training may be completed through the Metrc Learn online platform or through live virtual or in-person sessions, including bi-annual workshops and the annual conference.

All agents working in or at a licensed facility must complete all applicable training listed below prior to performing duties. This training may be completed online or through a live workshop.

1. Cannabis Establishment Agents (Without Metrc Access)
Agents who work in the facility but do not have Metrc access must complete:

• • • • • • • • • * Facility-Specific Training - one time, through Metrc Learn. Courses available in Metrc Learn to satisfy this request:
                  • • Metrc Training: Cultivation
                  • • Metrc Training: Distribution/Transporter
                  • • Metrc Training: Manufacturer/Processor
                  • • Metrc Training: Retail/Sales
                  • • Metrc Training: Testing Facility

Agents who do not have access to the Facility-Specific Training courses listed above because they have not completed the Nevada New Business Fundamentals Training must ensure they are registered in Metrc Learn prior to requesting assistance. After registration is complete, they may contact email [email protected] to request manual enrollment in the required courses.

2. Cannabis Establishment Agents (With Metrc Access)
Agents who actively use the Metrc system are required to complete:

• • • • • • • • • * Seed-to-Sale Inventory System New Business (Basic) Training - one time through Metrc Learn. Courses available in Metrc Learn to satisfy this requirement:
                  • • • Nevada New Business Fundamentals
                • * Facility-Specific Training - one time through Metrc Learn.
                  • • • See above for Courses available in Metrc Learn to satisfy this requirement
                • * Advanced Training - on an annual basis. Advanced Training may be completed one time online; thereafter, the annual requirement must be satisfied through live training sessions, including workshops or conference participation. Courses available in Metrc Learn to satisfy this requirement:
                • * Nevada Advanced Cultivator Metrc Training
                • * Nevada Advanced Processor Metrc Training
                • * Nevada Advanced Store Metrc Training
                • * Nevada Advanced Testing Facility
                • * Nevada Transporter/Distributor Workshop – note: Metrc does not provide advanced training for transporter/distributor.

3. Owners (5% or Greater Ownership Interest), Officers, and Board Members
Owners with 5% or greater ownership interest, officers, and board members, who are responsible for oversight of the licensed establishment, must complete:

• • • • • • • • • * Without Metrc Access: Seed-to-Sale Inventory System New Business (Basic) Training - one time through Metrc Learn. Courses available in Metrc Learn to satisfy this requirement:
                  • • Nevada New Business Fundamentals
                • * With Metrc Access: Comply with all applicable training requirements outlined in Section 2.

Training Clarification

• • • • • • • • Facility-specific training or Advanced Facility Metrc Training may be used to satisfy new employee training requirements for agents who do not actively use the Metrc system.
              • Employees such as security guards, accountants, HR/payroll personnel, IT staff, volunteers or contractors who do not handle cannabis and do not have Metrc access are not required to complete any Metrc training.

Administrative Account Requirement

Each licensed facility must ensure that at least one active owner, officer, board member, or designated point of contact (POC) is assigned as an administrator on the facility’s Metrc account. This requirement is intended to preserve licensee control over the seed-to-sale system and prevent loss of account access if an employee administrator separates from the business.

Reports will only be accepted on the required excel format templates provided by the Board. These forms can be found under the Industry, then Forms tab on our website.

The Quarterly Inventory Counts and Monthly Activity Reports (Cultivation, Production, Dispensary) are due to the Department 30 days after quarter end. For example: April, May and June data are due by July 30.If you did not have any sales or activity, indicate this on the reporting month worksheet and file it by the deadline.  

Establishment ID, months, year, MONTHLY.  At a glance, this will inform the Division what your report contains.  For Example: C999 April May June 21 MONTHLY 

Effective 10/01/21, all Quarterly Inventory and Monthly Activity Reports must be submitted through the Accela Cannabis Customer Portal, by uploading the reports directly to the license that they apply to by the designated due date on the required excel templates.   

A report must be submitted for every license.  If there was no activity during the reporting month, indicate this on the report you submit for that license. 

A Cannabis Establishment (CE) ID is a 4 or 5-digit alpha numeric number assigned to your establishment and begins with a C, P, L, D, T or CL and is followed by 3 numbers (ex. C123). The letter delineates the type of license (cultivation, production, laboratory, etc.), while the number is a secondary specific identifier. The exception to that are the retail store licenses which were initially granted as stand-alone retail stores. Their license number begins with RD and is followed by 3 numbers (ex. RD123). 

The license number is a 20-digit specific number assigned to each individual license issued by the CCB.

You are still required to submit the required reports and you may be subject to disciplinary action and/or civil penalties.