Lege Trend. Taxing Marijuana. Tax Rates & Revenue Dedication in the Silver State.

Nevada Governor Sandoval (R) signed 3 pieces of legislation taxing marijuana at the following rates:

  • As low as $50 for Medical marijuana cards
  • 10% excise tax on sales of recreational marijuana
    • Potential annual revenue: $70 million
    • Revenue dedicated to Rainy Day Fund
  • 15% wholesale tax on both medical and recreational marijuana

Senate Bill 487, Senate Bill 344 & Assembly Bill 422 Nevada 2017

Governing | 3 Marijuana Regulations Signed, 1 Vetoed in Nevada