Section 678A.005 - Legislative findings and declarationsThe Legislature hereby finds, and declares to be the public policy of this State, that:
1. The cannabis industry is significant to the economy of the State of Nevada.2. A regulated cannabis industry provides access to legal cannabis and cannabis products in a safe manner. Cannabis and cannabis products obtained from illegal sources are not tested, may be associated with violent crime and are often targeted at minors.3. The continued growth and success of the cannabis industry is dependent upon public confidence and trust and an understanding that:(a) Residents who suffer from chronic or debilitating medical conditions will be able to obtain medical cannabis safely and conveniently;(b) Residents who choose to engage in the adult use of cannabis may also obtain adult-use cannabis in a safe and efficient manner;(c) Cannabis establishments do not unduly impact the quality of life enjoyed by residents of the surrounding neighborhoods;(d) Cannabis licenses and registration cards are issued in a fair and equitable manner with a commitment to the consideration of social equity;(e) The holders of cannabis licenses and registration cards are representative of their communities;(f) Nevada seeks to emulate other privileged industries that are licensed and strictly regulated insofar as those industries are similar to or the approaches used in those industries are compatible with the cannabis industry in this State; and(g) A well regulated cannabis industry provides significant tax revenues to the State and runs contrary to the criminal and corruptive elements that exist in an unregulated and illegal market.4. Public confidence and trust can only be maintained by strict but fair and equitable regulation of all persons, locations, practices, associations and activities related to the operation of cannabis establishments.5. All cannabis establishments and cannabis establishment agents must be licensed, controlled and assisted to protect the public health, safety, morals, good order and general welfare of the inhabitants of the State, to foster the stability and success of the cannabis industry and to preserve the competitive economy and policies of free competition of the State of Nevada.Added to NRS by 2019, 3769; A 2023, 2527Amended by 2023, Ch. 420,§1, eff. 6/14/2023.Added by 2019, Ch. 595,§3, eff. 7/1/2020.