Adults 21+ can buy only from state-licensed retailers. Since Senate Bill 277 took effect January 1, 2024, adults may possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis and ¼ ounce of concentrate. Retailers are likewise limited to selling at or below those amounts per transaction. The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) confirms the updated possession and sales limits and provides an official exchange chart for mixed purchases.
Public consumption remains illegal almost everywhere you’ll walk on the Strip. Nevada law prohibits smoking or otherwise consuming cannabis in any public place and in vehicles, with a first offense punishable by a fine up to $600. This ban includes sidewalks, resorts, casinos, hotel rooms, concert venues, and festivals—unless a site is a licensed consumption lounge.
Licensed cannabis consumption lounges now operate under detailed state rules. Lounges must check 21+ ID, keep cannabis out of public view, prevent removal of unused product, and follow ventilation and health standards; alcohol is not permitted on lounge premises. Always verify the lounge’s jurisdiction (City of Las Vegas vs. unincorporated Clark County) and house policies before you go.
Casinos are a hard no. Because of federal gaming rules and long-standing state policy, Nevada casino licensees cannot participate in the marijuana industry—so resort properties and gaming floors prohibit possession and use. Plan to keep cannabis off casino property and use only where it is legal to do so.
Driving and rides: DUI laws apply to cannabis. Since 2021, Nevada removed “per se” THC limits for most misdemeanor DUIs; prosecutors must prove impairment. For felony DUIs, statutory THC thresholds can still apply. In all cases, if you’re impaired, don’t drive. Expect license consequences if you refuse testing.
Deliveries and hotels: Delivery is allowed to private residences, but state regulations forbid deliveries to locations with a gaming license—i.e., casinos on or near the Strip. Property owners (including hotels and landlords) may set stricter rules that ban cannabis on their premises.
Airports and leaving town: Do not bring cannabis to the airport. Clark County law makes possession or advertisement of cannabis unlawful on all Department of Aviation property, including Harry Reid International Airport. “Amnesty”/disposal boxes exist because of this ban. Also, transporting cannabis across state lines remains illegal under state regulation and federal law.
Home growing (for residents): Recreational home grow is allowed only if your home is more than 25 miles from a state-licensed retail store; then it’s up to 6 plants per adult, 12 per household, locked and out of public view, with owner permission if you rent. This generally excludes most of the metro area surrounding the Strip.
Taxes at checkout: Adult-use purchases include Nevada’s 10% retail cannabis excise tax in addition to standard sales tax; medical purchases are exempt from the 10% excise tax.