The Chamber of Cannabis is dedicated to fostering a dynamic, conscientious, and inclusive cannabis industry— one that prioritiazes justice, commerce, and community support. Through collaborative efforts, the Chamber Community advocates for both industry needs and community interests, standing as the voice of our industry and our neighbors.

The Chamber’s Commerce Committee’s strategic focus includes active engagement with Nevada’s Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). We participate in public meetings and workshops to voice concerns and solutions for our cannabis community. We appreciate the receptive ear of the CCB as they consider our input as a business trade organization focused on developing sensible cannabis policy.

In January, we presented a comprehensive list of 22 proposed amendments to the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulations (NCCRs). We are pleased to report that suggestions made by the Commerce Committee have been incorporated into several official revisions. These successes mark significant progress towards aligning industry practices with our collective values and needs.

A few of the impactful changes to NCCRs that we are excited to see incorporated include:

• Dispensaries across Nevada could be able to serve pre-packaged food and beverages, building a new line of profitable commerce for the industry and offering the community a way to satisfy your cravings in one stop. The food and beverages that can be sold include canned or bottled beverages, tea, coffee, prepackaged candies and snacks, whole fruits and vegetables, and any other food or beverages that are compliant with NAC 446.042. 
• The advertising requirements may finally be consolidated into a single source, simplifying access to essential regulatory information. Previously scattered across multiple documents, this change streamlines the process significantly. Hadhinah Felice, Board Member for the Chamber and owner of Hey Bud, spearheaded this initiative, ensuring a more straightforward process for the industry at large.

We are thrilled about the recent changes mentioned above, amongst others, though our work is far from over. We remain steadfast in our commitment to advocating for regulations that benefit our industry at large. On March 28, 2024, the Chamber Community is attending the CCB’s first workshop under the Administrative Procedures Act. This workshop is aimed to clarify, reduce, and improve packaging and advertising, possession and purchase limits, annual agent card costs, and wholesale cannabis distribution regulations pursuant to 678A-D.  Amidst our broad advocacy efforts, two areas that we will continue to address at this workshop include:

• The recent reduction of the agent card renewal fee to $40 is a positive step towards supporting the dedicated individuals driving our industry forward. However, we believe there’s still room for improvement. The Chamber Community’s Commerce Committee will continue to advocate for a comprehensive review of the fee structure, questioning the necessity of the current $150 charge per card by the CCB. Additionally, we aim to lower the replacement cost for agent cards and minimize the frequency of card renewals. It’s unreasonable for agent cards to incur expenses equivalent to several hours of an employee’s hard work.

• The passing of SB277 introduced revised daily purchase limits, yet the restrictions on delivery vehicle capacities have not been updated to align with these changes. Presently, delivery vehicles are restricted to carrying 5 ounces of cannabis for recreational customers and 10 ounces for medical customers. Given these limitations, if customers were to order the maximum allowable amount, it would accommodate only 2 to 4 customers per delivery. To address this issue, the Chamber is urging the CCB to amend the regulations to reflect the 2.5x increase in purchase limits, raising the delivery vehicle limit to at least 12.5 ounces. This adjustment would enable dispensaries to efficiently serve more customers per delivery.

With each step forward, we reaffirm our commitment to building a regulatory landscape that not only fosters industry growth but also advocates for justice, promotes commerce, and uplifts our communities. Together, let’s harness this momentum to drive even greater change. The CCB is listening to our members, and we ask you to join us to make your voices heard, to ask for necessary changes, and to build a better industry for everyone.