Nevada legalized adult-use cannabis by ballot measure in 2016, with licensed retail sales beginning in 2017. Adults 21 and older can purchase from state-licensed dispensaries, regulated by the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB).
Las Vegas anchors the market, where high tourist volume drives the Strip corridor. Consumption lounges have been authorized to give visitors a legal place to consume, since hotels and public spaces generally prohibit it.
Possession limits, purchase caps, and packaging rules are set by the CCB. Cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States, which affects banking and interstate transport.