The Legislature hereby finds, and declares to be the public policy of this State, that:

1. The cannabis industry is beneficial to the economy of the State and the general welfare of its residents.

2. The continued growth and success of the cannabis industry is dependent upon public confidence and trust 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;

(e) The holders of cannabis licenses and registration cards are representative of their communities; and

(f) The cannabis industry is free from criminal and corruptive elements.

3. Public confidence and trust can only be maintained by strict regulation of all persons, locations, practices, associations and activities related to the operation of cannabis establishments.

4. All cannabis establishments and cannabis establishment agents must therefore 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, effective July 1, 2020)