Cannabis Establishments
Applicants for cannabis stores, cultivation and production facilities, independent cannabis testing facilities, and cannabis distributors must have a valid license from the State of Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) and zoning approval from Clark County's Department of Comprehensive Planning. Cannabis support businesses are privileged business licenses, and while not licensed by the CCB some regulations still apply. Cannabidiol (CBD) and Hemp business licenses are general licenses and are not regulated under the same statutes as cannabis.

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Application Process: 

1. Read the instructions for a cannabis establishment.
2. Choose the correct packet for your licensing application and complete all included forms: 
   • Cannabis Establishment Checklist and Application (including stores, cultivation and production, testing, and/or distributors)
   • Cannabis Support Business Checklist and Application
   • Cannabis Business Drive Through Checklist and Application
   • CBD Business Checklist and Application
     • Note: CBD and Hemp businesses are general licenses and are not regulated, however a Business License inspection is required.
3. Zoning/ Land Use:
   • Cannabis establishments also need to complete the Department of Comprehensive Planning’s Cannabis Establishment Application. A special use permit may be required. Applicants should direct all questions regarding location suitability to the Department of Comprehensive Planning by phone 702-455-4314 or emailing zoning@ClarkCountyNV.gov.
4. Submitting your application: 
   • Once you've gathered all necessary documentation and completed the appropriate application, please make an appointment with our licensing specialists to provide all documentation. 
   • Appointments for cannabis establishments can only be made by calling 702-455-6562 or via email at CCRMMI@ClarkCountyNV.gov.
     • Note: Appointments for cannabis-related licenses cannot be made using our online appointment system.

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Need to make a change to your license?

1. Choose the correct packet below and complete all included forms:
   • Change of Location Checklist and Application
   • Transfer of Ownership Checklist and Application
   • Out of Business Form
2. Return form to licensing specialists either via mail or email to CCRMMI@ClarkCountyNV.gov. 

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Resources:

• Notification Letters from Business License:
  • Dec. 4, 2020: Notice to Licensees Regarding Removal of Restrictions to Operate a Drive Through
  • June 14, 2021: Notice to Licensees Regarding Production, Distribution, and Sale of Synthetic Cannabinoids
  • Oct. 20, 2022: General License Renewal Information for Cannabis Establishments
• State of Nevada:
  • Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board General Information
  • Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board Laws and Regulations
• Clark County Code:
  • Medical Cannabis Establishments (Title 8, Chapter 60)
  • Adult-Use Cannabis Establishments (Title 8, Chapter 65)
• Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Area Command Contact Information:
  • Safety issues and concerns at cannabis establishments can be referred to local law enforcement.  
    • Please here for more information about LVMPD Area Commands
    • Click here for the 2020 Valley Wide Area Command Boundaries