How's Pot Doing in Nevada?
Cannabis is 100% Legal in Nevada
Last reviewed: April 4, 2026
Is it legal for adults to possess cannabis in the state of Nevada?
YES
"Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person who is 21 years of age or older is exempt from state prosecution for: (a) The possession, delivery or production of cannabis; ... if the person does not, at any one time, possess, deliver or produce more than: (1) Two and one-half ounces of usable cannabis; (2) One-fourth of an ounce of concentrated cannabis; (3) Six cannabis plants, irrespective of whether the cannabis plants are mature or immature; and (4) A maximum allowable quantity of adult-use cannabis products as established by regulation of the Board." - leg.state.nv.us
Is it legal for adults to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Nevada?
YES
"For use by adults 21 years of age and older. Consumers may only legally buy cannabis from a state-licensed retail store." - ccb.nv.gov
Is it legal for adults to grow cannabis in the state of Nevada?
YES
"The exemption from state prosecution set forth in subsection 1 applies only to the extent that a person: ... (d) Does not, at any one time, possess, deliver or produce more than: ... (3) Six cannabis plants, irrespective of whether the cannabis plants are mature or immature; ... (e) Cultivates, grows or produces not more than six cannabis plants: (1) Within an enclosed area that is not exposed to public view that is equipped with locks or other security devices which allow access only by an authorized person; and (2) At a residence or upon the grounds of a residence in which not more than 12 cannabis plants are cultivated, grown or produced;" - leg.state.nv.us
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to possess cannabis in the state of Nevada?
YES
"A person who holds a valid registry identification card issued to the person pursuant to NRS 453A.220 or 453A.250 is exempt from state prosecution for: (a) Possession, delivery or production of marijuana; (b) Possession or delivery of paraphernalia; (c) Aiding and abetting another in the possession, delivery or production of marijuana; and (d) Any combination of the acts described in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)." - leg.state.nv.us
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to buy cannabis in a store in the state of Nevada?
YES
"Medical cannabis patients may purchase cannabis at licensed retail stores if authorized by their medical cannabis patient card." - ccb.nv.gov
Is it legal for medical marijuana patients to grow cannabis in the state of Nevada?
YES
"After a medical cannabis dispensary opens in the county of residence of a person who holds a registry identification card, including, without limitation, a designated primary caregiver, such a person is not authorized to cultivate, grow or produce cannabis. The provisions of this subsection do not apply if: (a) The person who holds the registry identification card was cultivating, growing or producing cannabis in accordance with state law on or before July 1, 2013; (b) All the medical cannabis dispensaries in the county of residence of the person who holds the registry identification card close or are unable to supply the quantity or strain of cannabis necessary for the medical use of the person to treat his or her specific medical condition; (c) Because of illness or lack of transportation, the person who holds the registry identification card is unable reasonably to travel to a medical cannabis dispensary; or (d) No medical cannabis dispensary was operating within 25 miles of the residence of the person who holds the registry identification card at the time the person first applied for his or her registry identification card." - leg.state.nv.us