Nevada locals voted to legalize recreational cannabis use for adults in late 2016. After passing, recreational use became legalized in the state beginning January 1, 2017. Within the first six months of legalization, the state sold about $200 million worth of cannabis. State officials predicted sales to be at $265 million after the first year, but instead, they sold closer to $425 million worth of cannabis. Like any product purchased, some taxes must be paid, off the first year of cannabis sales, Nevada collected approximately $70 million in tax revenue. Marijuana in Nevada is a lucrative industry, but to be a part of it, businesses must know and adhere to Nevada’s packaging and labeling regulations.

Packaging

When packing product, it may not take a form that represents any of the following

1. Lollipop or ice cream
2. Likeness of characters real or fictional, animals, fruits, cartoon characters or artistic renders
3. Modeled after brands primarily marketed to children
4. Made by applying concentrated marijuana to commercially available candy or snack items other than dried fruits, nuts, or granola

A product containing any trace of marijuana must be packaged in 4 millimeters or thicker child-resistant packaging in accordance with 16. C.F.R. §1700. Packages must be heat-sealed without easy-open tabs, corners, or flaps so that it is difficult for a child to open and can be used as a tamper-proof measure. Marijuana-infused products in liquid form may be sealed using metal crowns or cork-style caps. Packaging containers must protect contents from contamination and must not impart toxic or deleterious substances to the usable marijuana or marijuana product.

Labeling

Facilities producing edible marijuana products or marijuana-infused products and medical marijuana dispensaries shall label all marijuana, edibles and infused products as described in NAC 453A.506 to 453A.512 inclusively. Labels need to clearly say “This is a marijuana product” in bold and exercise strict control over labeling materials issued for use in labeling operations for marijuana and marijuana products. Cultivation facilities or marijuana product manufacturing facilities shall not label marijuana or its products as organic. Exceptions include if the plants and all ingredients used are produced, processed, and certified by United States Department of Agriculture standards in accordance to Organic Foods Production Act of 1990.

For a more detailed explanation of the rules and regulations or if you have more questions regarding packaging and labeling, please download our packaging and labeling guide, visit Nevada's CCB website: https://ccb.nv.gov/, send an email to CCBLicensing@ccb.nv.gov or call (775) 687-6299.

*THC Label Solutions provides this document to serve as a guide and not as legal advice.