The attorneys at Maddox, Segerblom & Canepa help local businesses stay in tune updated with the latest changes in laws and regulations in the cannabis industry. Whether you are a cannabis cultivator, product manufacturer, retailer, or testing facility, our marijuana lawyers can help ensure you comply with Nevada cannabis law and that your rights are protected.
To schedule your consultation with the cannabis attorneys at Maddox, Segerblom & Canepa, call 775-322-3666.
In the eyes of the federal government, marijuana cultivation, distribution, and consumption is almost always against the law. However, approximately 33 states across the US have amended their laws to legalize medical marijuana. To date, 11 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational use for adults over the age of 21. Nevada is one of them.
On November 7, 2000, Nevada became one of the first states to legalize marijuana for medicinal purposes. Patients with chronic or debilitating conditions who wished to obtain a medical marijuana card that enabled them to possess or use marijuana may now submit an application to the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
The legalization of medical marijuana was a massive step that likely inspired the plant’s legalization in a multitude of other states. However, there were strings attached.
When Nevada passed legislation authorizing medical marijuana establishments in the state in 2013, the list of guidelines and regulations governing patients, cultivators, and distributors were exhaustive. Confusion over the laws caused many people to face prosecution. Despite the hurdles, however, many cannabis entrepreneurs opened up shop in Nevada and patients continued to treat their conditions.
In 2016, Nevada passed the Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act. Under the act, Nevada declared that cannabis should be treated less like an illegal drug and more like alcohol. In January 2017, recreational use of marijuana and its alternate forms (edibles and capsules) became legal for people 21 and older. Although adults no longer need medical approval to consume marijuana in Nevada, restrictions remain for users as well as cannabis establishments, and they are likely to continue to change.
Our attorneys provide sound legal advice, guidance, and courtroom representation to cultivators, manufacturers, distributors, and investors in Nevada’s cannabis industry. We provide education about marijuana law in the state, help clients create Business law that help their cannabis companies succeed, and track changes in the law to ensure our clients are in compliance with the ever-changing regulations.
Our attorneys can help you learn more about Nevada’s:
Adult Use Regulations
We help businesses and entrepreneurs in Nevada who are interested in cultivating, distributing, manufacturing, or selling recreational marijuana learn more about the laws relating to adult use.
Licensing for Cannabis Establishments
There are currently five types of cannabis licenses in Nevada.
Compliance
Our cannabis lawyers help businesses stay up to date with marijuana laws in Nevada to ensure they comply with evolving regulations.
Entity Formation
Our cannabis lawyers help you form an entity to navigate the possibilities of any and all businesses in the cannabis industry.
Our goal is to resolve your cannabis disputes through negotiation outside the courtroom and to help you avoid future conflicts. Sometimes, however, litigation is the most effective way to achieve a resolution.
Whether you are facing compliance issues, need advice about your legal rights, or are in a dispute with another marijuana establishment, don’t try to navigate the legal system alone. Reach out to our cannabis law attorneys to ensure your rights, and your business, remain protected.
