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Cannabis Regulations in Reno, NV (2026)

2 verified cannabis regulations for Reno, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Dispensary Zoning

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.

Cannabis consumption lounges under AB 341

Some Restrictions

NRS 678B — Licensing of adult-use cannabis establishments: Required application contents and permitted commercial locations

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 appli...

Buffer Zones

Reno requires cannabis retail establishments to maintain minimum separation distances from schools, daycare centers, parks, and community facilities under state-mandated buffer rules and Reno zoning code Title 18.

Cannabis dispensary buffer zones in Reno

Heavy Restrictions

NRS 678B — Licensing of adult-use cannabis establishments: Location restrictions (buffer distances from schools, community facilities and gaming establishments)

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 kindergart...

Looking for Washoe County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Reno city rules.

Cannabis Regulations in Washoe County