NuggMD Patient FAQs — Nevada

NuggMD connects prospective patients with state-licensed medical cannabis doctors for online evaluations from home, enabling patients to obtain required medical assessments quickly and conveniently.

Create an account on mmportal.nv.gov, receive a physician's recommendation for cannabis use, then submit your signed application packet through the state portal.

No. NRS 453A.210 requires residency proof for Nevada doctors to issue cards. However, Nevada extends reciprocity to out-of-state patients already authorized for medical cannabis.

Yes, individuals authorized under their state laws are deemed equivalent to Nevada registry cardholders.

Yes. No age limit exists for the program, though patients under 18 require parental/guardian approval and supervision.

One low evaluation price with no charge if you don't qualify. State registration fees: $50 for one year, or $100 for two years.

Unfortunately no, though Nevada remains among more affordable states for medical marijuana registration at $50 per year.

Nevada residents with state-issued driver's license or ID, no age restrictions (minors need caregivers), at least one qualifying condition, physician recommendation, completed paperwork, and paid fees.

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders, autoimmune diseases, anorexia nervosa, cancer, dependence upon or addiction to opioids, glaucoma, cachexia, muscle spasms including those caused by multiple sclerosis, seizures including those caused by epilepsy, nausea, severe or chronic pain, a medical condition related to the human immunodeficiency virus, a neuropathic condition whether or not such condition causes seizures.

The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health provides the qualifying list. Unlisted conditions may not qualify, though the list is broad enough that most patients qualify.

No. Health insurance won't cover fees because cannabis remains federally illegal, though changes in federal law could alter this.

Medical cardholders gain exemption from the 10% retail excise tax, larger possession limits (2.5 ounces flower vs. 1 ounce for recreational; 10,000mg THC in concentrates/edibles vs. 3,500mg for recreational), and approval to cultivate cannabis within 25 miles of dispensaries under specific exemption conditions.

After completing NuggMD's process, you'll receive a detailed PDF. Create an account with Nevada State Medical Marijuana Program at mmportal.nv.gov and follow submission steps. The Cannabis Concierge team offers free guidance throughout.

Registration and physician connection takes approximately one hour. State application completion takes similarly. State response comes within 48 hours. Approved applicants receive a printable temporary card immediately and official card within 3-7 days.

Send images of both sides of your state ID or driver's license with an explanation to mmregistry@health.nv.gov requesting a replacement.

With NuggMD, you are ONLY charged for your evaluation if you are approved.

Annual renewal if you pay for one-year registration. Two-year registration is available, though registration remains $50 per year.

Yes. Any Nevada-licensed Doctor of Medicine can authorize applications. NuggMD physicians hold all required cannabis training and certifications.

Renewal evaluation costs match initial evaluation pricing through NuggMD, with no charge if you don't qualify.

Charges apply only upon approval. Pre-evaluation cancellation incurs a small $10 payment processing fee. Post-evaluation refunds require request before physician statement issuance. Refunds require 3-5 business days processing. Email support@nuggmd.com with 'Refund Request' subject line.

No. Nevada won't refund state payments submitted before status determination, though disapprovals are unlikely.

Yes. Nevada doesn't discriminate against medical marijuana patients with criminal records.

Patients can purchase flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. Patients unable to find needed strains or living over 25 miles from dispensaries may cultivate up to 12 home plants.

The state maintains a legal medical marijuana dispensary list at ccb.nv.gov.

Recent law changes increased possession limits for both recreational and medical users to 2.5 ounces of flower or up to one-quarter ounce of concentrates.

The Cannabis Control Board hasn't updated purchase limits on its website following new legislation, but edibles are generally limited by concentrate content.

Medical possession limits remain unchanged: up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis or 10,000 mg of THC-infused products every 14 days.

Previously 2%, the rate increased to 15% in 2017 to match recreational rates. Medical purchases remain exempt from the additional 10% retail excise tax, though total burden is 13% higher than historically.

Both have identical 15% excise tax and local rates. Only recreational sales face the additional 10% retail excise tax; medical purchases are exempt.

Residency with state ID is required for Nevada cards. Out-of-state residents with valid recommendations and out-of-state identification can purchase medical cannabis at Nevada dispensaries with tax savings. Nevada maintains an updated reciprocity states list.

Acceptable identification includes driver's licenses from any U.S. state or territory, state identification cards, U.S. military identification, Merchant Marine identification, passports, and federally recognized Indian tribe enrollment cards with age verification.

Yes, you can gift up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana or one-quarter ounce of concentrate without compensation, provided the transaction isn't advertised or promoted publicly.

All Nevada dispensaries now serve both medical and recreational consumers, so patients can purchase medical cannabis at any licensed dispensary.

Yes. Each purchase at licensed dispensaries is tracked in a statewide database, with other facilities notified of remaining purchase limits.

Absolutely not. Public smoking carries maximum $600 fines and misdemeanor charges under NRS 45D.400.

Recent legislation permits cannabis consumption lounges, and they're slowly opening up across the state.

Transportation in sealed containers is legal, but cannabis use in vehicles results in DUI charges. Keep cannabis sealed or in trunks during transport.

Yes, licensed establishments can register for delivery sales to residents, though local municipalities may ban deliveries.

Reciprocity depends on individual state rules. Check your destination state's regulations, as some disallow reciprocity entirely.

Six plants for one person, maximum 12 if multiple adults share property, under NRS 453D.110. Cultivation within 25 miles of retail stores, public view, or unauthorized property is prohibited.

Cards are valid for either 1 or 2 years at your registration choice.

Not for most employment. Nevada's AB132 prohibits most employers from discriminating against cannabis users, except for safety-sensitive positions.

Yes. Landlords can legally restrict smoking, cultivation, processing, manufacture, sale, delivery, or transfer of cannabis on their property.

Doctor's signed approval is required. Nevada caregivers assign to one patient maximum. Indicate caregiver choice upon state portal application submission.

Caregivers must be 18 or older, possess valid identification, and remain assigned to no more than one patient.

Caregivers can only be assigned to one patient in Nevada.

Yes, provided the minor receives express parental/guardian approval and has an assigned caregiver for purchase and administration.