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  • There are 23 marijuana bills this session. What’s in them?

    Context: In the first legislative session after Nevada voters approved adult-use cannabis (Question 2, Nov. 2016), lawmakers took up 23 marijuana-related bills touching everything from product safety and record-sealing to taxes, tribal compacts, and on-site consumption. Below is a plain-English guide to the themes, key measures, and timelines that defined that 2017 policy push. READ…

  • Nevada’s legal cannabis era: what’s grown—and what still goes underground

    Nevada voters legalized adult-use cannabis in November 2016, with sales launching in July 2017. Adults 21+ can purchase up to 1 ounce of flower (⅛ ounce of concentrates), and limited home-growing is allowed in some circumstances; public consumption remains illegal except in licensed lounges. READ MORE: MPP The size of Nevada’s legal market Regulators reported…

  • Cannabis in Nevada: What You Can Buy, Possess, and Who Can Purchase (2025)

    Nevada’s cannabis rules are straightforward once you separate adult-use (recreational) from medical—and remember that the state raised limits in 2024. Below is a clear rundown of daily and rolling-period purchase/possession limits, product quantities, and how out-of-state buyers fit in, with citations to the most current state sources and statutes. Adult-use (recreational) limits Who can buy:…

  • “Organic” reality check: how Nevada cannabis cultivators actually manage pests

    Nevada’s legal cannabis grows in a tightly regulated environment, but “organic” isn’t as simple as a logo on a jar. The state allows cultivators to use only certain pesticide active ingredients, imposes worker-safety and tracking rules, and can (and does) discipline violators. At the same time, federal “USDA Organic” certification doesn’t apply to state-legal THC…

  • Are Nevada cannabis workers unionized? A 2025 check-in on cultivators, retailers, and oil labs

    Short answer: yes—Nevada has an active cannabis labor movement, led primarily by the United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 711. Over the past two years, workers at dispensaries, a processing (“oil lab”) facility, and delivery depots have organized and begun ratifying first contracts. Unlike states such as California or New York, Nevada does not…

  • Are There Marijuana Use Policies for Employees at the Hooters Hotel and Casino?

    Nevada has become one of several states in the US to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. However, there is still confusion, especially among top hotels and casinos at the strip, as to how to proceed with these new laws.   It is worth noting that traditionally, major hotels like Hooters have prohibited the use of marijuana in their premises. These casinos also screen employees for drug use, including marijuana use. Now that the state has legalized the recreational use of pot, there are those who…

  • Marijuana Smoking Laws on The Las Vegas Strip Hotels and Casinos

    The state of Nevada has become the latest in a list of states to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. Thanks to these legal reforms, it is now possible to buy marijuana in the state as long as you are an adult and have some ID.   However, despite this, you are still not allowed to smoke pot at strip hotels and casinos. The reason for this is actually simple. While…

  • Clark County Las Vegas and cannabis – County Regulations and any new changes for dispensaries?

    In November 2016, voters in Nevada approved the possession and sale of both medical and recreational marijuana. Consequently, adults 21 years and above can consume and smoke cannabis products. However, there are several regulations for the sale and distribution of marijuana products. These laws regulate Marijuana establishments such as dispensaries, production, testing, and cultivations facilities, and…