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Reno, NV Cannabis Regulations: Dispensary Zoning (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified May 2026

Key Facts

Authorizing law
AB 341 (2021)
Minimum age
21 years
Alcohol sales
Prohibited on premises
Permit type
Special use permit

Summary

Nevada AB 341 (2021) authorized cannabis consumption lounges statewide. Reno permits lounges in approved commercial zones subject to Cannabis Compliance Board licensing and Reno special use permit review.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 678B.260, 678B.270, 678B.280, 678B.322 and 678B.324 to 678B.328, inclusive, the Board shall issue an adult-use cannabis establishment license to an applicant if: (a) The person who wishes to operate the proposed adult-use cannabis establishment has submitted to the Board all of the following: (1) The application fee, as set forth in NRS 678B.390; (2) An application, which must include: (I) The legal name of the proposed adult-use cannabis establishment; (II) The physical address where the proposed adult-use cannabis establishment will be located and the physical address of any co-owned additional or otherwise associated adult-use cannabis establishments, the locations of which may not be on the property of an airport, within 1,000 feet of a public or private school that provides formal education traditionally associated with preschool or kindergarten through grade 12 [...] within 300 feet of a community facility [...] or, if the proposed adult-use cannabis establishment will be located in a county whose population is 100,000 or more, within 1,500 feet of an establishment that holds a nonrestricted gaming license described in subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 463.0177 [...]; (IV) Evidence that the applicant owns the property on which the proposed adult-use cannabis establishment will be located or has the written permission of the property owner to operate the proposed adult-use cannabis establishment on that property.

Source: NRS 678B / AB 341View official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.

Full Breakdown

Assembly Bill 341 created two lounge types: independent consumption lounges and dispensary-attached lounges. Reno requires consumption lounges to operate in commercial or mixed-use zones with a special use permit. Lounges may not sell alcohol, must comply with Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act ventilation standards, and must verify all patrons are 21 or older. Single-use products served must comply with state dosing limits. Reno allows tasting events but prohibits BYO consumption from outside cannabis sources.

Violations & Fines

Operating without a state lounge license or Reno special use permit triggers immediate closure, fines up to $10,000 per violation, and possible loss of any associated dispensary license.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can patrons bring their own cannabis to a lounge?
No. Nevada law requires all cannabis consumed on lounge premises to be purchased from a licensed Nevada cannabis retailer, typically the lounge itself.
Are consumption lounges allowed near schools?
No. Lounges follow the same buffer rules as dispensaries: 1,000 feet from schools and 300 feet from daycares, parks, and community facilities.

Sources & Official References

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