SB 168: Revises provisions relating to cannabis. (BDR 56-553) - Nevada

Reprint 2 → As Enrolled · 6 edits · Jun 6, 2025

MODERATE

This bill updates Nevada's cannabis laws to clarify definitions, restrict how much usable cannabis can be sold in a single package, and limit the Board's ability to seize products without specific regulations. It also allows production facilities to sell seeds and branded merchandise, while prohibiting the Board from requiring extra labels on wholesale packages.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of what production facilities can sell (seeds and branded merchandise) and clarifies the distinction between 'usable cannabis' and plant parts like seeds and stalks.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'usable cannabis' was updated to explicitly exclude seeds, stalks, and roots, ensuring these parts are not counted as usable cannabis for packaging limits.

REQUIREMENT

Requirements for single packages of cannabis were revised to clarify that usable cannabis and THC limits apply to the final product sold to consumers, not just production facilities.

The Board is prohibited from requiring extra labels or tags on wholesale packages beyond those needed for tracking software, and can allow required information to be printed on the packaging itself.

New requirements mandate that the Board maintain standardized checklists for items needing approval and post a list of frequently asked questions on its website.

ELIGIBILITY

Cannabis cultivation and production facilities are now authorized to acquire, possess, and sell seeds of the cannabis plant, branded merchandise, and related supplies.

ENFORCEMENT

The Cannabis Compliance Board is restricted from issuing hold orders (seizures) unless specific regulations are first adopted by the Board.

As Introduced → Reprint 1 · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to expand the Cannabis Compliance Board's authority and clarify rules for the cannabis industry. Key changes include allowing production facilities to sell usable cannabis directly to retailers, updating definitions of 'usable cannabis' to exclude seeds, and establishing new limits on THC content in single packages of various products. The bill also introduces stricter rules for issuing 'hold orders' to seize cannabis and requires the Board to publish checklists and FAQs online.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to explicitly authorize cannabis production facilities to engage in the acquisition, possession, packaging, supplying, and selling of usable cannabis to retail stores and dispensaries, whereas previous definitions were more restrictive.

ELIGIBILITY

Production facilities are now authorized to sell usable cannabis directly to adult-use retail stores and medical dispensaries.

DEFINITION

The definition of 'usable cannabis' was revised to explicitly exclude cannabis seeds.

A new definition for 'infused pre-roll' was added, specifying it as an individual cannabis cigarette or joint infused with concentrated cannabis.

REQUIREMENT

Limits on the amount of usable cannabis and THC allowed in a single package were increased for most product types (e.g., from 1 ounce to 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis).

New requirements mandate that the Board develop standardized checklists for licensee approvals and post frequently asked questions on its website.

Packaging and labeling rules were revised to allow required information to appear on the packaging itself rather than just on a separate label.

ENFORCEMENT

Procedures for issuing 'hold orders' were clarified to ensure they are only used when cannabis poses a substantial hazard to public health and must be automatically terminated within 14 days unless extended.

Reprint 1 → Reprint 2 · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was reprinted with amendments adopted on May 20, 2025, updating the version from April 21, 2025. The most significant substantive change is the addition of authority for cannabis cultivation and production facilities to sell seeds, branded merchandise, and supplies related to cannabis to persons inside and outside the state, subject to certain requirements. A minor technical change renumbered a section reference from section 1 to section 2 in the Legislative Counsel's Digest.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded to explicitly authorize cannabis cultivation and production facilities to sell seeds, branded merchandise, and supplies to persons both within and outside Nevada, whereas the previous version did not include this authorization.

SCOPE

Added authority for cannabis cultivation and production facilities to sell seeds, branded merchandise, and supplies related to cannabis to persons located within and outside Nevada, subject to certain requirements and restrictions.

TECHNICAL

Updated the Legislative Counsel's Digest to reference section 2 instead of section 1 when defining infused pre-roll.

Changed the reprint date from April 21, 2025 to May 20, 2025, and updated the reprint designation from FIRST REPRINT to SECOND REPRINT.

Revises provisions relating to cannabis. (BDR 56-553)

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