Consumers increasingly rely on home delivery as a convenient alternative to visiting a dispensary, especially in densely populated areas like Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson. To meet this demand while maintaining public safety and regulatory oversight, the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) has established a clear framework that licensed dispensaries must follow when offering consumer delivery services. This framework governs who may deliver, how deliveries are conducted, what limitations exist, and how compliance is monitored.
1. Legal Authority & Regulatory Framework
- In Nevada, home delivery of cannabis to consumers (not other businesses) is permitted under Regulation 7 of the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations (NCCR).
- Only state‑licensed cannabis dispensaries (sales facilities) may apply to deliver cannabis products directly to consumers. These facilities operate under licenses defined by NRS 678B and regulated by the CCB.
2. Who May Deliver, and How
- Deliveries must be made by a cannabis establishment agent employed by the dispensary or by an independent contractor formally retained by the dispensary via CCB-approved agreement, with their names filed publicly.
- All delivery personnel must hold a valid cannabis‑establishment agent registration card and have continuous communication with the dispensary while on delivery.
- Vehicles used for delivery must be inspected and approved by the Board, be unmarked (no cannabis signage), equipped with an audible alarm, and, if delivering perishable items, have temperature‑control capabilities (e.g., under 41 °F / 5 °C).
3. Order & Manifest Requirements
- Dispensaries must generate a delivery manifest using Nevada’s METRC seed-to-sale system before dispatch. This document details delivery date, time, agent name, vehicle info, recipient info, and product quantities.
- The manifest must accompany the delivery, and both driver and dispensary must retain copies for audit purposes.
- Multiple deliveries can occur in one trip if each recipient and location are distinctly noted on the manifest.
4. Quantity & Location Restrictions
- Adult-use facilities may deliver up to 5 ounces (141.75 g) total per trip (across all customers).
- Medical‑only facilities may deliver up to 10 ounces (283.5 g) but only to registered patients/caregivers.
- No more than 1 ounce (28.35 g) can be delivered to a private residence in one calendar day.
- Deliveries are prohibited to any gaming-licensed premises (casinos, certain lounges).
- Deliveries must be made only to the person who placed the order, and the agent must verify ID and age at the point of delivery.
5. Operational Compliance & Reporting
- Agents must report immediately (≤ 12 hrs) any vehicle accident, unauthorized stops, or loss or theft of cannabis during delivery.
- Undeliverable or refused orders must be returned and reconciled in METRC.
- Dispensaries must reconcile transactions daily and retain all records and manifest copies for CCB inspections.
- Agents cannot deliver other items (food, alcohol)—only cannabis or related paraphernalia allowed.
6. Role of Licensed Distributors
- Licensed cannabis distributors transport cannabis between licensed establishments (e.g., cultivators to dispensaries) and are not used for consumer deliveries.
- However, dispensaries may contract distributors or utilize their own licensed delivery agents for B2B logistics.
7. Third‑Party Delivery & Virtual Approvals
- Dispensaries may use third-party delivery services, but these must be pre-approved by the CCB, including vehicle inspection and contractual terms.
- In 2020, the CCB introduced virtual vehicle inspections, which remain in effect for timely licensing of delivery operations.
Additional CCB Resources
- Regulation 7 – Cannabis Sales Facility: delivery specifics ➝ PDF on CCB site
- Regulation 13 – Cannabis Distributors: B2B transport rules ➝ PDF
- CCB Laws & Regulations page: full statutes & regulation links
- CCB FAQ – Delivery/Distribution: answers common licensed operator questions