Overview of Nevada ID scanning laws
Nevada has 6 laws which we consider relevant to ID verification, in addition to other laws which may related to age verification, identity verification, KYC, privacy, and biometrics. Nevada has some of the strongest age verification guidelines in the country and requires electronic ID scanning before the sale of tobacco and vape products, as well as cannabis.
Can you scan an ID in Nevada?
Yes. In most cases, Nevada law does not regulate a business’s practice of scanning IDs or retaining information obtained from a scan. There are some scenarios in which Nevada law requires that an ID be scanned or authenticated. Additionally, there are some instances in which merchants are required to record information related to identity, such as pawnbroker and junk dealer sales. ID scanning can improve the ease and accuracy of record keeping in these scenarios.
Can you save data from a scanned ID in Nevada?
Yes. There are no current laws which limit or restrict saving data from a scanned ID in Nevada.
Does Nevada offer affirmative defense for ID scanning?
No. Nevada has no affirmative defense laws related to ID scanning.
What types of IDs does Nevada issue?
Nevada issues drivers licenses and state IDs, including REAL ID.
Individual Louisiana ID verification laws
ID authentication for cannabis sales
Nevada requires that IDs and passports be authenticated to verify age and legitimacy before the sale of cannabis products.
ID authentication for entry to cannabis consumption lounges
Nevada requires that IDs and passports be authenticated to verify age and legitimacy before entry to consumption lounges.
ID scanning for tobacco & vape sales
Nevada requires electronic ID scanning before the sale of tobacco and vape products. Enacted 2023
Increased penalties for underage tobacco sales
Shortly after the passage of NRS370, penalties for underage sales were increased to $2500.
Data retention for pawnbrokers
Nevada requires that pawnbrokers collect information from the seller’s ID and retain it for a undetermined length.
Age verification for alcohol sales in Nevada
Nevada law requires that an ID be visually inspected before alcohol sales but does not require ID scanning.
Age verification for social media
Nevada has introduced legislation to require age verification for use of social media websitse. Introduced 11/2024
Age verification for adult websites
Nevada has introduced legislation to require age verification for access to adult content online. Introduced 2/2025.
Data privacy laws in Nevada
Nevada operates under the Nevada Privacy of Information Collected on the Internet from Consumers Act (NPICICA), which supersedes their previous privacy law known as Security and Privacy of Personal Information. It is very similar to the CCPA and allows customers the right to know how their data is being used ad request to be deleted from any system.
In 2021 the NPICICA was amended to include not only website and software operators but any data broker or holder of consumer data.
Nevada ID scanning
State specific news & updates
New NCCB Regulations for ID Scanning for Nevada Dispensaries
Nevada Bill AB342 | Third party checks for age verification
Nevada AB360 amendment covering online tobacco sales
Overview of Nevada AB360 | ID scanning for tobacco & vape sales
Nevada cannabis lounges to require ID scanning