All Roll Calls
Yes: 62 • No: 0
NevadaSB16883rd Regular Session (2025)Senate
AN ACT relating to cannabis; revising requirements for the packaging and labeling of cannabis and cannabis products; revising the definition of “usable cannabis”; authorizing an agent of the Cannabis Compliance Board to issue a hold order for cannabis or a cannabis product only under certain circumstances; requiring the Board to adopt regulations governing hold orders; authorizing a cannabis cultivation facility and a cannabis production facility to engage in certain activities; requiring the Board to develop and maintain certain checklists; requiring the Board to post certain information on its Internet website; revising requirements concerning the amount of usable cannabis and THC that may be contained in a single package of cannabis or cannabis products; imposing requirements concerning a single package of an infused pre-roll; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Sponsored By: Rochelle T. Nguyen (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
BDR 56-553
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
6 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Clear Board checklists and quarterly FAQs
The Board must post checklists for items that need Board approval. Each checklist explains how to get approval. The Board must post and update FAQs about licensee operations every quarter. It must also update FAQs within 30 days after trainings if new questions arise. This helps owners plan work and avoid delays.
More sales options for cannabis producers
Production facilities may buy, package, and sell usable cannabis to retail stores or medical dispensaries. Cultivation and production facilities may sell cannabis seeds, branded merchandise, and related supplies in Nevada. They may also sell these items to buyers outside Nevada only if the other jurisdiction allows it and Board rules are met. A cultivation facility may grow seeds for sale. These changes expand revenue paths but require full compliance with all laws.
Simpler packaging rules for cannabis businesses
The Board cannot require extra wholesale labels beyond what seed-to-sale tracking needs. A business may print “THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CANNABIS” on the package instead of a separate label. The law defines “label,” “packaging,” and “infused pre-roll” to guide compliance. It also clarifies that “usable cannabis” excludes seeds, stalks, and roots. These steps reduce duplicate labels and make the rules clearer.
THC caps and serving labels for adults
The law sets package and serving limits for adult-use cannabis. Usable cannabis is capped at 2.5 ounces per package. Concentrates are capped at 3,500 milligrams of THC per package. Capsules may have up to 100 milligrams THC each and 1,000 milligrams per package. Tinctures may have up to 1,000 milligrams THC per package. Edibles may have up to 100 milligrams THC per package. Topicals may have up to 6% THC and 2,500 milligrams THC per package. Suppositories and patches may have up to 100 milligrams THC each and 1,000 milligrams per package. Other adult-use products are capped at 1,000 milligrams THC per package. A single infused pre-roll package may not exceed 7 grams net weight. Labels must show the number of servings, using 10 milligrams THC as one serving. At licensed lounges, Board rules can override these caps for ready-to-consume items when they conflict.
Two cannabis statutes are repealed
The law repeals NRS 678C.100 and NRS 678D.040. People and businesses covered by those sections now follow the updated framework. Check the Board or archived statute text to see how your operations are affected.
Hold orders for unsafe cannabis products
Board agents may place a hold only when a product violates rules and is a public health hazard. The business gets notice with reasons at or before the hold. The hold ends within 30 days unless extended for good cause after notice and a hearing. Moving or selling held items is banned without Board approval. The Board sets rules, end conditions, and publishes guidelines.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Rochelle T. Nguyen
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/22/2025
Final Passage - Assembly (2nd Reprint)
Yes: 42 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/22/2025
Final Passage - Senate (1st Reprint)
Yes: 20 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Chapter 380.
6/6/2025legislatureApproved by the Governor.
6/6/2025legislatureEnrolled and delivered to Governor.
5/29/2025legislatureAssembly Amendment No. 658 concurred in. To enrollment.
5/27/2025SenateIn Senate.
5/22/2025SenateRead third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 42, Nays: None.) To Senate.
5/22/2025HouseFrom printer. To reengrossment. Reengrossed. Second reprint.
5/22/2025HouseRead second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 658.) To printer.
5/20/2025HousePlaced on Second Reading File.
5/20/2025HouseFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
5/20/2025HouseRead first time. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. To committee.
4/28/2025HouseIn Assembly.
4/28/2025HouseTo Assembly.
4/28/2025SenateFrom printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint.
4/25/2025SenateRead third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 20, Nays: None, Not voting: 1.) To printer.
4/22/2025SenateReprinting dispensed with.
4/21/2025SenateRead second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 27.)
4/21/2025SenatePlaced on Second Reading File.
4/21/2025SenateFrom committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.
4/21/2025SenateRead first time. To committee.
2/5/2025SenateFrom printer.
2/5/2025SenateTo printer.
2/4/2025SenatePrefiled. Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor.
2/3/2025Senate
Bill Text
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