Media Requests
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) regularly releases news, updates, and frequently sought records on the State's legal cannabis industry to licensees, stakeholders, consumers and the general public.
The CCB prides itself on being transparent and accessible to the public. We encourage you to check the website for information before submitting a media request. Please note, any submissions to the CCB become public record.
To submit a media request, only, please email the CCB's Public Information Officer Tiana Bohner at [email protected].
Public Records Requests
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) strives for government transparency by adhering to the requirements of Nevada Public Records Law (NRS Chapter 239).
To submit a public records request:
Please submit the request in writing, using the CCB's Public Records Request Form.
You can submit your request by:
- Email to [email protected]
- Mail to Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board; 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 4200; Las Vegas, NV 89101
Please note:
- Requests should be as specific as possible and include the requester's contact information.
- The CCB will respond to the request within five business days.
- If the request cannot be fulfilled within five business days, the CCB will provide written notice of that fact and let the requester know the earliest date it reasonably believes the record will be available.
Fees for Public Records: Pursuant to NRS 239.052, a government entity is permitted to charge a fee for the actual cost incurred in the provision of a public record. This includes, without limitations, the cost of ink, paper, media, and postage.
The CCB will inform the requester of any fees prior to fulfilling the request.
Press Releases
2020
- July 28 - CCB Opens Investigations into Three Nevada Dispensaries, Selling Potentially Unsafe Product [Download PDF]
- July 21 - Recap: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board’s Inaugural Board Meeting [Download PDF]
- July 1 - Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Launches July 1 [Download PDF]
- June 24 - Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Debuts Online [Download PDF]
- March 20 - Nevada Recreational and Medical Cannabis Sales Now Delivery Only – Virtual Delivery Vehicle Inspections in Place to Meet Demand [Download PDF]
- March 18 - Nevada Cannabis Sales in Response to COVID-19 [Download PDF]
- February 21 - Public Health and Safety Advisory 2020-05 [Download PDF]
- January 24 – Department Releases Update Regarding Cannex Nevada LLC [Download PDF]
Statistics & Analysis
CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT STATISTICS
AUGUST 2020
Total medical and recreational operational licenses / certificates statewide: 732
Number of entities statewide: 231
Certified Medical Cannabis Establishments
- 159 Cultivation Facilities
- 111 Production Facilities
- 10 Independent Testing Laboratories
- 66 Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Total 346
Licensed Recreational Cannabis Establishments
- 150 Cultivation Facilities
- 108 Production Facilities
- 10 Independent Testing Laboratories
- 71 Retail Cannabis Stores
- 47 Distributors
Total 386
DUAL Licensees / Medical and Recreational Establishments that are co-located (one location)
- 149 Cultivation Facilities
- 108 Production Facilities
- 10 Independent Testing Laboratories
- 64 Med Dispensaries/Retail Cannabis Stores
Total 331
Note: Dual Licensees are the certified medical establishments and licensed recreational establishments that are co-located and conducting business at a single address.
Active Dispensaries/Retail Stores
- 65 Co-Located
- 1 Stand-Alone Med
- 5 Stand-Alone Rec
Total 71
Historic Statistics
In the Media
2020
- August 26: Cannabis board cracking down on marijuana companies that are late on taxes, license fees - The NV Independent
- August 25: Cannabis Compliance Board targets Reno dispensary license - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- August 7: Cannabis board OKs partial settlement of large, longstanding legal dispute over dispensary licenses - The NV Independent
- August 6: How states use tech to manage their cannabis markets during Covid-19 - Forbes
- August 1: Pot's big pivot: After rolling out delivery and curbside, cannabis sales see comeback in Nevada - Northern Nevada Business Weekly
- July 31: Indy Q&A: Executive Director Tyler Klimas on the future of marijuana regulation - The NV Independent
- July 28: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board investigating 3 Vegas-area dispensaries - KTNV
- July 28: Cannabis board investigates Las Vegas dispensaries for selling potential harmful products - FOX5 Vegas
- July 28: CCB investigating 3 Las Vegas dispensaries for selling product that failed microbial testing - 8 News Now
- July 28: Three Las Vegas dispensaries under investigation for selling tainted 'Cherry OG' marijuana - KSNV
- July 23: CCB hit two valley dispensaries with non-compliance complaints - KSNV
- July 21: Marijuana dispensary loses six licenses, will pay $1.2M fine - 8 News Now
- July 21: Marijuana board takes action against CWNevada - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- July 21: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board holds inaugural board meeting - KTVN
- July 21: Cannabis company faces record penalty, loses licenses amid allegations of maintaining off-the-books marijuana, destroying evidence - The NV Independent
- July 21: At inaugural meeting, Cannabis Compliance Board lifts restriction on license transfers, approves new regulations - The NV Independent
- July 6: Nevada's Cannabis Compliance Board takes over pot regulations - KUNR
- July 4: Web extra: Full interview for Politics Now show - 8 News Now
- July 1: Nevada launches Cannabis Compliance Board - KTNV
- July 1: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board officially takes over state's marijuana industry - News 4 & FOX 11
- July 1: Cannabis Compliance Board officially takes the reigns over industry - KSNV
- June 24: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board launches several resources, ways to connect online - 8 News Now
Media Requests
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) regularly releases news, updates, and frequently sought records on the State's legal cannabis industry to licensees, stakeholders, consumers and the general public.
The CCB prides itself on being transparent and accessible to the public. We encourage you to check the website for information before submitting a media request. Please note, any submissions to the CCB become public record.
To submit a media request, only, please email the CCB's Public Information Officer ,Tiana Bohner, at [email protected].
Public Records Requests
The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) strives for government transparency by adhering to the requirements of Nevada Public Records Law (NRS Chapter 239).
To submit a public records request:
Please submit the request in writing, using the CCB's Public Records Request Form.
You can submit your request by:
- Email to [email protected]
- Mail to Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board; 555 E. Washington Ave., Suite 4200; Las Vegas, NV 89101
Please note:
- Requests should be as specific as possible and include the requester's contact information.
- The CCB will respond to the request within five business days.
- If the request cannot be fulfilled within five business days, the CCB will provide written notice of that fact and let the requester know the earliest date it reasonably believes the record will be available.
Fees for Public Records: Pursuant to NRS 239.052, a government entity is permitted to charge a fee for the actual cost incurred in the provision of a public record. This includes, without limitations, the cost of ink, paper, media, and postage.
The CCB will inform the requester of any fees prior to fulfilling the request.
Press Releases
2020
- July 28 - CCB Opens Investigations into Three Nevada Dispensaries, Selling Potentially Unsafe Product [Download PDF]
- July 21 - Recap: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board’s Inaugural Board Meeting [Download PDF]
- July 1 - Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Launches July 1 [Download PDF]
- June 24 - Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Debuts Online [Download PDF]
- March 20 - Nevada Recreational and Medical Cannabis Sales Now Delivery Only – Virtual Delivery Vehicle Inspections in Place to Meet Demand [Download PDF]
- March 18 - Nevada Cannabis Sales in Response to COVID-19 [Download PDF]
- February 21 - Public Health and Safety Advisory 2020-05 [Download PDF]
- January 24 – Department Releases Update Regarding Cannex Nevada LLC [Download PDF]
Statistics & Analysis
CANNABIS ESTABLISHMENT STATISTICS
AUGUST 2020
Total medical and recreational operational licenses / certificates statewide: 732
Number of entities statewide: 231
Certified Medical Cannabis Establishments
- 159 Cultivation Facilities
- 111 Production Facilities
- 10 Independent Testing Laboratories
- 66 Medical Cannabis Dispensaries
Total 346
Licensed Recreational Cannabis Establishments
- 150 Cultivation Facilities
- 108 Production Facilities
- 10 Independent Testing Laboratories
- 71 Retail Cannabis Stores
- 47 Distributors
Total 386
DUAL Licensees / Medical and Recreational Establishments that are co-located (one location)
- 149 Cultivation Facilities
- 108 Production Facilities
- 10 Independent Testing Laboratories
- 64 Med Dispensaries/Retail Cannabis Stores
Total 331
Note: Dual Licensees are the certified medical establishments and licensed recreational establishments that are co-located and conducting business at a single address.
Active Dispensaries/Retail Stores
- 65 Co-Located
- 1 Stand-Alone Med
- 5 Stand-Alone Rec
Total 71
Historic Statistics
In the Media
2020
- August 26: Cannabis board cracking down on marijuana companies that are late on taxes, license fees - The NV Independent
- August 25: Cannabis Compliance Board targets Reno dispensary license - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- August 7: Cannabis board OKs partial settlement of large, longstanding legal dispute over dispensary licenses - The NV Independent
- August 6: How states use tech to manage their cannabis markets during Covid-19 - Forbes
- August 1: Pot's big pivot: After rolling out delivery and curbside, cannabis sales see comeback in Nevada - Northern Nevada Business Weekly
- July 31: Indy Q&A: Executive Director Tyler Klimas on the future of marijuana regulation - The NV Independent
- July 28: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board investigating 3 Vegas-area dispensaries - KTNV
- July 28: Cannabis board investigates Las Vegas dispensaries for selling potential harmful products - FOX5 Vegas
- July 28: CCB investigating 3 Las Vegas dispensaries for selling product that failed microbial testing - 8 News Now
- July 28: Three Las Vegas dispensaries under investigation for selling tainted 'Cherry OG' marijuana - KSNV
- July 23: CCB hit two valley dispensaries with non-compliance complaints - KSNV
- July 21: Marijuana dispensary loses six licenses, will pay $1.2M fine - 8 News Now
- July 21: Marijuana board takes action against CWNevada - Las Vegas Review-Journal
- July 21: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board holds inaugural board meeting - KTVN
- July 21: Cannabis company faces record penalty, loses licenses amid allegations of maintaining off-the-books marijuana, destroying evidence - The NV Independent
- July 21: At inaugural meeting, Cannabis Compliance Board lifts restriction on license transfers, approves new regulations - The NV Independent
- July 6: Nevada's Cannabis Compliance Board takes over pot regulations - KUNR
- July 4: Web extra: Full interview for Politics Now show - 8 News Now
- July 1: Nevada launches Cannabis Compliance Board - KTNV
- July 1: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board officially takes over state's marijuana industry - News 4 & FOX 11
- July 1: Cannabis Compliance Board officially takes the reigns over industry - KSNV
- June 24: Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board launches several resources, ways to connect online - 8 News Now