Nevada May Become First State to Allow Marijuana Clubs

Marijuana clubs where the plant can be consumed onsite aren’t prohibited under Nevada law, according to state officials.

This means that Nevada may soon become the first state with legal marijuana to have marijuana clubs or lounges; such facilities are illegal in the seven other states where the plant has been legalized (although several states, namely Alaska and Colorado, have been discussing allowing them for some time now).

According to the Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau, the state’s marijuana law does not prohibit city or county governments from operating a marijuana club or lounge where visitors may use marijuana onsite. This means that if a city or county chooses to approve of such outlets, they are within their legal right to do so.

In Nevada, it’s legal for someone 21 and older to purchase, possess and use marijuana, though there’s currently no place for them to consume marijuana outside of a private residence; this makes it particularly challenging for tourists, given most motels don’t allow marijuana to be consumed, and consume in public remains illegal. Establishing marijuana clubs would give tourists and Nevada residents alike a place to legally consume cannabis, similar to how people can consume alcohol at bars.