As of January 1, 2017, Nevada became one of the states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana for adults 21 and over. Since that time:
It’s important to note that in the state of Nevada, you are considered to be in illegal possession of marijuana if you have any parts of the plant that fall under the genus of Cannabis. That means that if you’re caught with Cannabis seeds, resin, or any related compounds, you are in danger of facing criminal charges.
Nevada approves the medical use of marijuana. The general provisions are that a person and/or their caregiver must make an application to the Health Division of the Department of Health and Human Services with appropriate documentation as prescribed by the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 453A.210.
Once the person and/or their caregiver has been approved and issued a Registry Identification Card (Marijuana Card), they have a limited exemption from state prosecution. NRS 453A.300 lays out which actions are still illegal even for Marijuana Card Holder. These illegal actions include:
People who possess medical marijuana cards (or who possess an equivalent from another state that has been approved by Nevada) may purchase medical marijuana from a Nevada medical marijuana dispensary.
If you or a friend has been arrested with marijuana in Reno or anywhere in Nevada, you need our help! Call the Law Offices of Calvert & Hubach, LLC today to set up a free initial consultation. Once you talk to us, you will start feeling better about your situation because we take the time to explain your rights, develop a personalized legal strategy, and ultimately transfer your burden onto our own shoulders. Don’t wait. Call us today!
