Reno
Nicotine Vending Machines in Reno
Reno follows the same Nevada rule as the rest of the state, so we are not placing machines here yet.
Afterwrk is not placing machines in Reno yet. Nevada's Department of Taxation says a vending machine for other tobacco products is not permissible under current law. We are taking interest from Reno venues that are 21+ at all times.
Under regulatory review — not placing Nevada: Cigarette vending has its own licence class; other tobacco products, which by statute include vapes and nicotine pouches, have none. Interest is welcome; placements are not.
The state rule
Nevada draws a line between cigarettes and everything else. A cigarette vending machine has a licence class of its own — NRS 370.015 defines a cigarette vending machine operator as a retail dealer licensed to sell only Nevada stamped cigarettes by coin-operated machine — and NRS 202.2494(1) makes such a machine lawful in a public area only where people under 21 are barred from loitering under NRS 202.030 or NRS 463.350. There is no equivalent licence for other tobacco products, and the Department of Taxation states that operating an OTP vending machine “is not permissible under Nevada law when the activity is not specifically authorized by the Legislature”. The Department’s FAQ → NRS 370 →
One thing worth checking in a university town
Venues that are strictly 21+ on club nights but open to all ages for an early show, a market or a daytime event do not meet the federal test, which is about who is permitted to enter at any time. It is worth checking your own calendar honestly. Check your venue →
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Tell us about your Reno venue
We will tell you where things stand, and contact you if Nevada opens up.