2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 678D - Adult Use of Cannabis
NRS 678D.310 - Violations and penalties.
1. Except as otherwise provided in chapter 678C of NRS, a person shall not:
(a) Cultivate cannabis within 25 miles of an adult-use cannabis retail store licensed pursuant to chapter 678B of NRS, unless the person is an adult-use cannabis cultivation facility or is a cannabis establishment agent volunteering at, employed by or providing labor to an adult-use cannabis cultivation facility;
(b) Cultivate cannabis plants where they are visible from a public place by normal unaided vision; or
(c) Cultivate cannabis on property not in the cultivator’s lawful possession or without the consent of the person in lawful physical possession of the property.
2. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of:
(a) For a first violation, a misdemeanor punished by a fine of not more than $600.
(b) For a second violation, a misdemeanor punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.
(c) For a third violation, a gross misdemeanor.
(d) For a fourth or subsequent violation, a category E felony.
3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 10 or by regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 678B.645, a person who smokes or otherwise consumes cannabis or a cannabis product in a public place, in an adult-use cannabis retail store or in a vehicle is guilty of a misdemeanor punished by a fine of not more than $600.
4. A person under 21 years of age who falsely represents himself or herself to be 21 years of age or older to obtain cannabis is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by:
(a) Performing not more than 24 hours of community service;
(b) Attending the live meeting described in paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 484C.530 and complying with any other requirements set forth in that section; or
(c) Being required to undergo an evaluation in accordance with subsection 2 of NRS 484C.350,
or any combination thereof.
5. If a person under 21 years of age fulfills the terms and conditions imposed for a violation of subsection 4, the court shall, without a hearing, order sealed all documents, papers and exhibits in that person’s record, minute book entries and entries on dockets, and other documents relating to the case in the custody of such other agencies and officers as are named in the court’s order. The court shall cause a copy of the order to be sent to each agency or officer named in the order. Each such agency or officer shall notify the court in writing of its compliance with the order.
6. A person under 21 years of age who knowingly enters, loiters or remains on the premises of an adult-use cannabis establishment shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500 unless the person is authorized to possess cannabis pursuant to chapter 678C of NRS and the adult-use cannabis establishment is a dual licensee.
7. A person who manufactures cannabis by chemical extraction or chemical synthesis, unless done pursuant to an adult-use cannabis establishment license for an adult-use cannabis production facility issued by the Board or authorized by this title, is guilty of a category E felony.
8. A person who knowingly gives cannabis or a cannabis product to any person under 21 years of age or who knowingly leaves or deposits any cannabis or cannabis product in any place with the intent that it will be procured by any person under 21 years of age is guilty of a misdemeanor.
9. A person who knowingly gives cannabis to any person under 18 years of age or who knowingly leaves or deposits any cannabis in any place with the intent that it will be procured by any person under 18 years of age is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
10. A person may smoke or otherwise consume cannabis or a cannabis product in a cannabis consumption lounge.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 3836; A 2021, 859, 2377)
