Cannabis laws in Nevada

Medical: Yes
Recreational: Legal
Reciprocity: Yes

Medical marijuana has been legal in Nevada since October, 2001, following the passing of Ballot Question 9 in November, 2000. Under the law, medical patients can cultivate up to 12 plants at home if they live 25 miles from a dispensary or if they are unable to travel to a dispensary due to health issues.

How to Get a Medical Card in Nevada

Prospective patients can apply for a medical marijuana card online in the state of Nevada but will need certification from a recognized physician that they have one of the qualifying health conditions.

After scanning and uploading their driver’s license, they can create a portfolio, fill out the application and pay online. At this point, they can also decide whether or not to specify that they plan to appoint a caregiver.

Applicants should receive their card within 7 to 10 business days.

The registration fee for the medical marijuana registry is $50.

Qualifying Conditions

The state of Nevada has listed the following conditions as qualifiers for who can receive medical cannabis:

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Cancer
Glaucoma
Cachexia
Severe pain
Severe nausea
Seizures, including without limitation, seizures caused by epilepsy
Persistent muscle spasms, including, but not limited to, spasms caused by multiple sclerosis

Where to Buy

Medical marijuana can be bought at dispensaries across the state. Nevada also legalized marijuana for recreational use in 2017 and a wide variety of cannabis products can be purchased at the state’s recreational marijuana dispensaries.