Nevada Marijuana Information & FAQ

The approved medical conditions for Nevada's medical marijuana program include: cancer, glaucoma, AIDS, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, cachexia, severe muscle spasms, severe nausea, and severe pain.

A physician must complete a recommendation for the program. Patients must submit a form to request an application.

Any Nevada licensed Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy can recommend a patient for the program.

There is a $25 application fee.

Yes and a minor release form must also be filled out by a parent or legal guardian.

The possession limit under the Nevada marijuana program effective April 1, 2014, and through March 31, 2016 is no more than two and one-half ounces of usable marijuana in any one 14-day period; Twelve marijuana plants, irrespective of whether the marijuana plants are mature or immature; and A maximum allowable quantity of edible marijuana products and marijuana-infused products as established by regulation of the Division.

Registration in Nevada is mandatory for patients to receive the protections outlined in the law.

Yes, cardholders from other states receive the same benefits of the law, but to purchase, cardholders must sign an affidavit stating that they are entitled to engage in the medical use of marijuana in their state of residency.

Nevada requires patients or caregivers to designate a dispensary and the designation cannot be changed more than once every 30 days.

There is no revocation process outlined for a physician, but registration cards are only valid for one year and require a new physician recommendation for renewal.

The same documentation for the initial application is required for renewals. The renewal fee is the same as the application fee of $25.

A lost card process has not been outlined. Patients should contact the registry at 775-684-4218

It is important to recognize that these state marijuana laws do not change the fact that using marijuana continues to be an offense under Federal law.

Anyone over the age of 18 can be designated by a patient as a caregiver. The caregiver must also fill out a separate application and pay a fee of $25.

Yes, a designated caregiver can grow marijuana. Possession limits apply.

There are no restrictions for caregivers from being able to also register as a qualifying patient outlined, please contact the registry for more information.

Nevada has established a dispensary program where licensed establishments must operate as a non-profit. Patients must designate a particular dispensary.

Clark county has recently issued 18 applications for dispensaries to open.

Patients, caregivers, and licensed cultivation facilities can cultivate marijuana in Nevada.

Several rules apply to cultivation facilities and they must be licensed by the state through an application process. the cultivation must take place in an enclosed and locked facility, plants may be obtained from registered patients, plants and useable marijuana cannot be transported across state lines, and many other rules apply.