Dispensary FAQ | Acres Cannabis

As of November 8th, 2016, marijuana is legal for purchase in the state of Nevada. To purchase from a medical marijuana dispensary, you need a verified medical card. For recreational dispensaries, you need to be 21 years or older with a photo ID confirming this. While purchasing marijuana is legal, the consuming in public - whether it be recreational or medicinal - is prohibited. Cannabis use is limited strictly to private residences.

While every strain differs from others in some way, Indica and Sativa strains have key traits that define them as specific types of cannabis:

Indica plants grow short and bushy, with wide leaves and short blades. The buds are similarly wide and bulky. Indica strains have lower THC content and primarily increase dopamine in the brain. For many people, this produces a lower-energy “stoned” feeling and full-body relaxation useful for muscle relaxants and acute pain relief, as well as treating insomnia.

Sativa plants grow tall and thin, bearing narrow leaves that have a lighter shade of green than that of Indica. With higher THC and lower CBD, users report a cerebral “high” that promotes focus and creativity. The serotonin boost that comes with medical Sativa makes it useful for managing anxiety and depression. Sativa is prescribed for chronic pain.

In addition to the pure Indica and Sativa strains, some strains are Indica-Sativa hybrids; the effects of these are more variable, so it is best to ask the staff at Acres Cannabis for more information before buying.

You are not required to be a resident of Nevada to purchase marijuana in the state. While a valid out-of-state medical card can be used to purchase at any cannabis dispensary, any law pertaining to the state who issues the card is disregarded. When purchasing marijuana in the state of Nevada, you must abide by state laws on the legal amount of cannabis to purchase or possess. In addition, for an out-of-state medical card to be considered valid, the home state must have a database that Nevada authorities can use to verify a cardholder, as well as laws exempting cardholders from criminal prosecution for the use of medicinal marijuana.

Under current law, recreational consumers are allowed to purchase up to one ounce of cannabis flower or up to 1/8 of an ounce of concentrate at one time from a recreational dispensary. Customers with a valid medical marijuana card who are at least 18 years old and older (or their caregivers) can purchase up to 2.5 ounces worth of useable marijuana within a two-week period (15 dasy). This includes flower, edibles, concentrates, topicals -- anything containing cannabis that would get a person high. Purchases are tracked in real-time throughout the state to prevent customers exceeding the state mandated limits.

If you live in Nevada, you can find Acres Cannabis at our flagship location in Las Vegas, where our primary dispensary is located (2320 Western Ave, at the intersection of Western Avenue and West Sahara Avenue). Here, you will also find The Underground: Marijuana Farmers Market, where small growers and cultivators can meet, chat and sell. Note that the products sold in The Underground are meant for recreational use specifically.

In addition, our newest dispensary will soon open in February 2019 in Ely, located in eastern Nevada; with more locations on the way. Check the locations page on our site for more information.

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