Nevada Medical Marijuana Law

Status

Operational

Law Signed:

2001

QUALIFYING CONDITIONS

Anorexia
Anxiety disorders
Autism spectrum disorders
Autoimmune disorders
AIDS / HIV
Cachexia
Cancer
Chronic pain
Glaucoma
Opioid dependency
Muscle spasms or seizures
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Neuropathic conditions (whether or not the condition causes seizures)
Severe nausea or pain
Other conditions are subject to approval

PATIENT POSSESSION LIMITS

Two and one-half ounces and/or a maximum allowable quantity of edible marijuana products and marijuana-infused products as established by regulation of the Division

HOME CULTIVATION

Yes, twelve mature plants. Limits on home cultivation if patients reside within 25-miles of an operating dispensary. However, patients who are cultivating specific strains of cannabis not provided by a local dispensary may continue to engage in the home cultivation of such strains.

STATE-LICENSED DISPENSARIES ALLOWED

Yes

STATE-LICENSED DISPENSARIES OPERATIONAL

Yes

MEDICAL MARIJUANA STATUTES

Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 453A.010 – 453A.240 (2008)
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§435A.080(1)(a), (2); 435A.250(2) (2008)

CAREGIVERS

Yes, designated primary caregiver is a person who has significant responsibility for managing the well-being of a person diagnosed with a chronic or debilitating medical condition. Caregiver does not include the attending physician. The caregiver must be 18 years of age or older. Patients may only have one designated primary caregiver.