Three new medical marijuana dispensaries will open in Reno's downtown and Midtown areas over the next six months, expanding access for patients holding valid medical cards from any state. Nevada's policy accepts out-of-state recommendations, drawing visitors who cannot transport cannabis by air. These developments arrive as a November ballot question looms to potentially legalize recreational use, amid ongoing federal prohibition.
The Dispensary Targets Educated Service on Plumb Lane
Livfree Wellness Center Reno, LLC has begun construction at the former Blockbuster on Plumb Lane. Operations Manager Dane Roney emphasizes hiring budtenders with deep product knowledge to prioritize patient care over superficial traits common in Nevada's service sector. The focus counters perceptions of cannabis retail as appearance-driven, aiming instead for staff who advocate cannabis benefits.
Roney expects the Reno site to open by mid-July, following launches of two Southern Nevada locations. Offerings will span buds from Northern and Southern Nevada growers, waxes, lotions, edibles, and marijuana-infused bath bombs. This broad inventory reflects medical marijuana's versatility for conditions like pain and nausea, where patients seek tailored strains and formats.
Mynt Cannabis Brings Local Ownership to Downtown
Scott Dunseath, owner of Reno eNVy, plans to transform a blighted condominium sales office at Lake and Second streets into Mynt Cannabis Dispensary. The site, sold by late June, lacks greenery; Dunseath intends to add trees while serving downtown tourists and residents. Proximity allows medical cardholders to walk from hotels, filling a gap for air travelers barred from carrying cannabis.
Uncommon full local ownership distinguishes Mynt, paired with oncologist Dr. Sean Devlin's 15 years treating cancer patients with marijuana. An October opening hinges on timelines, underscoring how dispensaries blend community revival with health access. Downtown's tourist influx amplifies the location's role in Nevada's medical market, which operates despite federal illegality through state protections.
Blüm Reno Expands to Midtown's Virginia Street
Blüm Reno will replace the Scotland Yard Spy Shop at Vassar and Virginia streets in Midtown, marking the chain's third Nevada site. Building plans filed May 20 await approval, licensing, and construction. The company's website highlights budtenders versed in products like proprietary IVXX flowers, shatters, waxes, oils, topicals, and ingestibles.
Staff consultations guide patients to suitable medicines, aligning with Nevada's requirement for doctor's recommendations. This setup supports medical use for diverse needs, from chronic pain to epilepsy, while dispensaries navigate state-federal tensions. Midtown's opening extends Reno's cannabis infrastructure, potentially priming the area for recreational shifts if voters approve the ballot measure.
