The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board filed four complaints against marijuana companies on Tuesday, with one seeking to revoke a Reno dispensary's medical and recreational licenses. This action signals the board's aggressive enforcement since assuming oversight of the industry in July. The cases highlight persistent compliance failures in tracking, security, and safety protocols across Nevada's cannabis sector.
Mynt Dispensary Faces License Loss Over Tracking and Security Lapses
A routine inspection uncovered multiple violations at a Mynt dispensary owned by Kynd-Strains LLC, including discrepancies in eight product line inventories against the state's seed-to-sale tracking system. The company lacked a required log for camera malfunctions, failed to document a semi-annual security audit, and permitted an employee to work without a valid agency card. Board counsel recommends revoking the licenses and fining the company $19,000, with a five-year ban on reapplying; Kynd-Strains has the option to request a hearing but did not respond to inquiries.
Fidelis Holdings Accused of Pesticide Deception and Evidence Concealment
Investigators targeted Fidelis Holdings LLC after a 2019 tip from a former employee revealed prohibited pesticide machine use. During an unannounced visit, staff denied operating the device, yet found it hidden under a cardboard box with its exhaust covered by a lab coat. A log confirmed 27 instances of marijuana treatment, contradicting claims of equipment sterilization only; the company also ran an unregistered radiation machine for pre-testing irradiation and stored untagged products, violating tracking rules. The board seeks license revocation, a 10-year reapplication ban, and $65,000 in penalties.
Additional Violations Prompt Suspensions and Fines for Two Firms
Blossom Group faces a proposed 30-day suspension of its production and cultivation licenses plus $74,000 in fines for storing dozens of unlabeled products improperly—including in a freezer with employee food—and lacking certified pest inspectors. NV Green, a medical marijuana producer and cultivator, drew a $45,000 penalty recommendation for inadequate waste disposal and failure to retain required security footage. These cases underscore the board's focus on operational basics amid Nevada's maturing recreational market.
Enforcement Surge Reshapes Industry Compliance Landscape
The board's moves follow its recent revocation of over a dozen licenses from major player CWNevada, intensifying scrutiny one month prior. Nevada's seed-to-sale system aims to prevent diversion, ensure product safety, and track taxes in a market legal since 2017 for medical use and 2018 for recreational. Repeated violations erode public trust, raise consumer safety risks from untracked or contaminated products, and could deter investment as operators adapt to stricter rules under the new regulator.
