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May 3, 2024

Nevada cannabis board starting consumption-lounge applications in October

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State cannabis regulators on Wednesday announced an October gathering period for consumption lounge applications, according to a news release.

The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board, which oversees the state’s cannabis industry, will accept consumption lounge applications from 8 a.m. on Oct. 14 until 5 p.m. on Oct. 27.

In June, the regulatory body approved a set of statewide regulations for cannabis lounges, areas where cannabis customers can use products purchased at that location.

Any cannabis dispensary operator can apply for a lounge license, with the state set to award about 40 licenses for lounges that would be attached to existing marijuana retail stores.

There will also be 20 independent licenses available for free-standing lounges.

To receive consideration, all applications must be completed, according to the board, through a customer portal that can be found at aca-prod.accela.com/NVCCB/Default.aspx.

More information can be found on the board’s website.