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NRS 678B.520 - Requirements concerning cannabis products; additional duties of cannabis sales facility and cannabis production facility. [Effective July 1, 2020.]

NV Rev Stat § 678B.520 (2019) (N/A)
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1. Each cannabis establishment shall, in consultation with the Board, cooperate to ensure that all cannabis products offered for sale:

(a) Are labeled clearly and unambiguously:

(1) As cannabis or medical cannabis with the words “THIS IS A MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCT” or “THIS IS A CANNABIS PRODUCT,” as applicable, in bold type; and

(2) As required by the provisions of this chapter and chapters 678C and 678D of NRS.

(b) Are not presented in packaging that contains an image of a cartoon character, mascot, action figure, balloon or toy, except that such an item may appear in the logo of the cannabis production facility which produced the product.

(c) Are regulated and sold on the basis of the concentration of THC in the products and not by weight.

(d) Are packaged and labeled in such a manner as to allow tracking by way of an inventory control system.

(e) Are not packaged and labeled in a manner which is modeled after a brand of products primarily consumed by or marketed to children.

(f) Are labeled in a manner which indicates the amount of THC in the product, measured in milligrams, and includes a statement that the product contains cannabis and its potency was tested with an allowable variance of the amount determined by the Board by regulation.

(g) Are not labeled or marketed as candy.

2. A cannabis production facility shall not produce cannabis products in any form that:

(a) Is or appears to be a lollipop.

(b) Bears the likeness or contains characteristics of a real or fictional person, animal or fruit, including, without limitation, a caricature, cartoon or artistic rendering.

(c) Is modeled after a brand of products primarily consumed by or marketed to children.

(d) Is made by applying concentrated cannabis, as defined in NRS 453.042, to a commercially available candy or snack food item other than dried fruit, nuts or granola.

3. A cannabis production facility shall:

(a) Seal any cannabis product that consists of cookies or brownies in a bag or other container which is not transparent.

(b) Affix a label to each cannabis product which includes without limitation, in a manner which must not mislead consumers, the following information:

(1) The words “Keep out of reach of children”;

(2) A list of all ingredients used in the cannabis product;

(3) A list of all allergens in the cannabis product; and

(4) The total content of THC measured in milligrams.

(c) Maintain a hand washing area with hot water, soap and disposable towels which is located away from any area in which cannabis products are cooked or otherwise prepared.

(d) Require each person who handles cannabis products to restrain his or her hair, wear clean clothing and keep his or her fingernails neatly trimmed.

(e) Package all cannabis products produced by the cannabis production facility on the premises of the cannabis production facility.

4. A cannabis establishment shall not engage in advertising that in any way makes cannabis or cannabis products appeal to children, including without limitation, advertising which uses an image of a cartoon character, mascot, action figure, balloon, fruit or toy.

5. Each cannabis sales facility shall offer for sale containers for the storage of cannabis and cannabis products which lock and are designed to prohibit children from unlocking and opening the container.

6. A cannabis sales facility shall:

(a) Include a written notification with each sale of cannabis or cannabis products which advises the purchaser:

(1) To keep cannabis and cannabis products out of the reach of children;

(2) That cannabis products can cause severe illness in children;

(3) That allowing children to ingest cannabis or cannabis products or storing cannabis or cannabis products in a location which is accessible to children may result in an investigation by an agency which provides child welfare services or criminal prosecution for child abuse or neglect;

(4) That the intoxicating effects of edible cannabis products may be delayed by 2 hours or more and users of edible cannabis products should initially ingest a small amount of the product, then wait at least 120 minutes before ingesting any additional amount of the product;

(5) That pregnant women should consult with a physician before ingesting cannabis or cannabis products;

(6) That ingesting cannabis or cannabis products with alcohol or other drugs, including prescription medication, may result in unpredictable levels of impairment and that a person should consult with a physician before doing so;

(7) That cannabis or cannabis products can impair concentration, coordination and judgment and a person should not operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis or cannabis products; and

(8) That ingestion of any amount of cannabis or cannabis products before driving may result in criminal prosecution for driving under the influence.

(b) Enclose all cannabis and cannabis products in opaque, child-resistant packaging upon sale.

7. A cannabis sales facility shall allow any person who is at least 21 years of age to enter the premises of the cannabis sales facility.

8. If the health authority, as defined in NRS 446.050, where a cannabis production facility or cannabis sales facility which sells edible cannabis products is located requires persons who handle food at a food establishment to obtain certification, the cannabis production facility or cannabis sales facility shall ensure that at least one employee maintains such certification.

9. A cannabis production facility may sell a commodity or product made using hemp, as defined in NRS 557.160, or containing cannabidiol to a cannabis sales facility.

10. In addition to any other product authorized by the provisions of this title, a cannabis sales facility may sell:

(a) Any commodity or product made using hemp, as defined in NRS 557.160;

(b) Any commodity or product containing cannabidiol with a THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent; and

(c) Any other product specified by regulation of the Board.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 3807, effective July 1, 2020)

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NRS 678B.520 - Requirements concerning cannabis products; additional duties of cannabis sales facility and cannabis production facility. [Effective July 1, 2020.]