The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board filed four complaints against marijuana companies on Tuesday, including one that recommends revoking a Reno dispensary's medical and recreational licenses. This action signals the board's intensifying enforcement since it assumed regulatory control in July, aiming to enforce strict compliance in tracking, security, and safety standards. One complaint strikes at Kynd-Strains LLC, parent of Mynt dispensaries, over failures in inventory tracking and facility audits that undermine consumer protection and state oversight.
Mynt Dispensary Faces License Loss Over Tracking and Security Lapses
A routine inspection uncovered discrepancies at the Mynt dispensary, where eight product line inventories mismatched the state's mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system. Inspectors also found no camera malfunction log, missing documentation for a required semi-annual security audit, and an employee working without a valid agency card. The board's legal counsel seeks $19,000 in penalties and a five-year ban on new license applications, with the specific Reno address redacted in public documents.
These violations highlight core regulatory pillars in Nevada's cannabis industry: precise tracking prevents diversion to illicit markets, while security measures safeguard against theft and ensure product integrity. Companies like Kynd-Strains can request a hearing to contest charges, but the push for revocation underscores the board's zero-tolerance stance on foundational compliance.
Fidelis Holdings Accused of Pesticide Deception and Evidence Concealment
Regulators recommend revoking Fidelis Holdings LLC's cultivation license and imposing $65,000 in fines, plus a 10-year reapplication ban, after uncovering deliberate misrepresentations. A former employee's 2019 tip prompted investigation into prohibited pesticide use; during an unannounced visit, staff denied operating the machine, yet investigators discovered it hidden under a cardboard box with its exhaust covered by a lab coat.
Employees contradicted the manager, confirming weekly marijuana treatments, backed by a logbook documenting 27 instances. The company also lacked registration for a radiation machine used to irradiate plants before pesticide testing and stored untagged products, violating tagging rules essential for traceability. Such practices risk contaminating consumable cannabis, directly threatening public health in a market where pesticide residues can cause respiratory issues or long-term exposure harms.
Additional Violations Prompt Suspensions and Fines for Other Firms
Blossom Group faces a proposed 30-day suspension of production and cultivation licenses plus $74,000 penalties for unlabeled products, improper storage—including marijuana in freezers with employee food—and absence of certified pest inspectors. NV Green, a medical marijuana producer and cultivator, could pay about $45,000 for failing to dispose of waste properly and maintain required security footage.
These cases reflect broader patterns since the board's takeover: lapses in waste management invite environmental hazards and odors, while poor storage risks cross-contamination. Coming a month after the board stripped CWNevada of over a dozen licenses, the actions demonstrate escalating accountability, potentially reshaping operations across Nevada's cannabis sector by prioritizing safety and transparency over expansion.
