At its regularly scheduled meeting, on June 28, 2022, the Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) approved the passage of Nevada Cannabis Compliance Regulation 15, which governs the licensure and operation of Cannabis Consumption Lounges (“Lounges”) in Nevada. On September 14, 2022, Reno City Council directed staff to gather information from the public regarding community support and/or concern related to the possible legalization of Lounges in the City of Reno.

Accordingly, staff will hold two public meetings, at which time information will be presented regarding state law and regulation as well as what options the City has if Lounges are legalized in the City. Staff will be available to answer questions; however, the ultimate goal is to gather community stakeholder feedback. 

Information gathered by staff through the public meetings and written submissions will be compiled and presented to City Council on January 25, 2023 at the regular meeting, at which time staff will ask for direction on a code amendment.

The November 30 and December 1 public meetings will be held on the first floor of Reno City Hall (1 E 1st St., Reno, NV 89501) in the Council Chamber. The meetings will be hybrid, meaning attendees can participate in person or virtually.