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It’s essential to have a state-issued driver’s license or ID to secure a Nevada med card in Reno. While age isn’t a limiting factor, patients under 18 must have a designated caregiver who is a parent or legal guardian. 

Meeting eligibility involves having an approved medical condition and obtaining a doctor’s recommendation. Then, fulfill all paperwork requirements and cover the associated fees.

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Qualifying conditions in Nevada include:

• An anxiety disorder;
• An autism spectrum disorder;
• An autoimmune disease;
• Anorexia nervosa;
• Cancer;
• Dependence upon or addiction to opioids;
• Glaucoma;
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD);
• A medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that produces, for a specific patient, one or more of the following: Cachexia; Muscle spasms, including, without limitation, spasms caused by multiple sclerosis; Seizures, including, without limitation, seizures caused by epilepsy; Nausea; or Severe or chronic pain;
• The human immunodeficiency virus and any medical condition related to the human immunodeficiency virus;
• A neuropathic condition, whether or not such condition causes seizures or
• Any other medical condition or treatment for a medical condition that is: Classified as a chronic or debilitating medical condition by regulation of the Division or Approved as a chronic or debilitating medical condition pursuant to a petition submitted.

The DPBH (Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health) outlines the qualifying conditions each year. If your condition isn’t included, you’ll need to speak with a cannabis doctor to see if you can still participate in Nevada’s medical cannabis program.

Cannabis is legal for adults 21 and older in Nevada. However, having a medical marijuana card in Reno provides unique benefits. 

For starters, cardholders are exempt from the 10% retail excise tax. Patients can purchase no more than 10,000mg of THC in non-flower products like concentrates and edibles compared to non-cardholders. Plus, specific cultivation privileges allow medical marijuana cardholders in Reno to grow up to six mature or six immature plants under certain conditions.

NuggMD offers low-cost Nevada medical cannabis evaluations. And with NuggMD, you’ll never be charged if you don’t qualify for cannabis treatment. State registration fees in Reno are $50 for a one-year card and $100 for a two-year card. Please note that there is currently no fee waiver for state fees.

Health insurance doesn’t cover the fees needed for medical marijuana in Nevada. Insurance doesn’t cover the costs required to submit a medical cannabis application.

That’s because cannabis is still illegal on a federal level. Changes in federal law might influence health insurers’ perspectives on medical marijuana use.

Register and connect with a licensed physician in Reno using NuggMD in as little as 15 minutes. You’ll then create a profile and fill out the application through Nevada’s state portal. Most patients can expect a response from the state within up to 48 hours. You should receive your temporary card for immediate use via email. The official card should arrive via mail within 3-7 days.

With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for the evaluation if the state gives approval. Ensuring access to a qualified medical cannabis doctor is our top priority, and we believe the cost of the evaluation should never be a barrier to getting the care you need.

You’ll only be charged if you’re approved for your medical marijuana certification. If not, your evaluation is free! If you sign up and pay for your evaluation, but then cancel before your evaluation, there is a small $10 fee for the payment processing. You can also change your mind after your evaluation if you wish and request a refund, but you must do so before the doctor has provided your signed Attending Physician Statement. Please send an email to support@www.nuggmd.com with the subject line “Refund Request” and a brief description of your issue. Patients won’t receive a refund for failure to follow through with their certification process once the practitioner completes the certification requirements. It is the patient’s responsibility to complete their certification. If you’re stuck or having trouble completing your certification, please reach out to customer service and our agents will help you through the process. We want to make sure you’re 100% satisfied with your purchase being that you, the customer, are the most important thing to us! Once a refund has been initiated, please allow 3-5 business days for the funds to transfer back to the card you used for the transaction. If any issues arise, please feel free to reach back out for further assistance.

Yes, it’s possible to renew with NuggMD. In Nevada, any Doctor of Medicine can approve a medical marijuana application. All NuggMD physicians are licensed in the state where they conduct evaluations. They possess all necessary cannabis training and certifications to approve and renew applications.

Nevada recognizes every other state for cannabis reciprocity. However, currently, no other state acknowledges Nevada’s medical marijuana cards. There are no reciprocal agreements in place. Pay attention to changes in laws with your destination state, though. Laws vary and change, and each state has its own rules about reciprocity.

No, it’s not. Nevada requires patients to submit their Nevada driver’s license or Nevada state ID. See Nevada’s patient cardholder registry instructions for a list of necessary documents. These documents are essential to securing a Nevada medical marijuana card.

Learn more about Nevada cannabis laws and regulations.

If you’re a medical marijuana patient, you can buy weed at any of the 20 dispensaries in Reno. Technically, you can shop at any state-licensed retail store in Nevada. 

Some licensed dispensaries in Reno include Jade Cannabis Co, Zen Leaf Reno, formerly known as Sierra Wellness Connection, Thrive Cannabis Marketplace, and The Dispensary Plumb.

YES, you can get cannabis delivery in Reno, Nevada! Adults must be 21 or older to order delivery, though. That goes for medicinal or recreational purposes in the state of Nevada. Likewise, counties retain the right to prohibit cannabis delivery sales in their jurisdiction. Reno is in Washoe County, where cannabis delivery is currently legal and thriving.

The excise cannabis tax rates remain consistent across all counties in Nevada. In Washoe County, where Reno is, the cannabis tax rate aligns with the statewide rate. Both adult-use and medical cannabis are subject to a 15% Nevada wholesale excise tax. Moreover, there is a 10% retail excise tax, from which medical patients in Reno are exempt.

At present, the Sky High Lounge in downtown Las Vegas stands as the only state-licensed cannabis consumption lounge in Nevada. There is also the NuWu Cannabis Marketplace, which opened in 2019 on the Paiute Tribe land, just two blocks from downtown Las Vegas. However, the future holds promise, with plans to unveil additional lounges in the coming years. These plans may include potential ventures in Washoe County, where the lively city of Reno is.

Nevada permits cannabis smoking on private property, like a home. The state also allows it in places with a commercial cannabis consumption license. However, these aren’t yet widespread in Nevada, and none are in operation in or near Reno.