Smoking, vaping, tobacco and cannabis at shows
Nevada allows things on a casino floor that convention halls don't, and the rules for handing out tobacco, nicotine or cannabis products are strict. These rules come from each venue's own guide or a show's 2027 rules, named in each rule.
Last checked Nov 6, 2026
What to know
- LVCC: no smoking or vaping inside
There's no smoking inside the LVCC or within 25 feet of any entrance, and e-cigarettes, vapes and personal vaporizers aren't allowed in the building.
ConfirmedLVCVA: Las Vegas Convention Center Facility Guide (revised June 2026)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- CES 2027: designated areas only
Under the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act, CES 2027 prohibits smoking and vaping in exhibit areas. Use the designated smoking areas.
ConfirmedCES 2027 LVCC exhibitor manual: rules and regulations (Freeman)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- No tobacco samples at the LVCC
No cigarettes, smokeless tobacco or alternative nicotine products may be sold or given out at the LVCC, free samples included. Only closed trade events for the tobacco or convenience store industries can ask the LVCVA for permission to let people smoke.
ConfirmedLVCVA: Las Vegas Convention Center Facility Guide (revised June 2026)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Cannabis: not even at a cannabis show
No marijuana products may be sold, displayed or given away at the LVCC, and anyone smoking or consuming them is removed. Show management must police this, and failing to can get the show closed.
ConfirmedLVCVA: Las Vegas Convention Center Facility Guide (revised June 2026)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- CBD: free samples of oils only
Edible CBD can't be sold or given away at the LVCC whatever its THC level. Nonedible CBD such as oils and topicals can be handed out free but not sold, and the LVCVA suggests checking with a lawyer first.
ConfirmedLVCVA: Las Vegas Convention Center Facility Guide (revised June 2026)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Venetian Expo: check IDs before tobacco
Vision Expo 2027's manual for the Venetian Expo says IDs must be checked before serving alcohol or handing out tobacco products, and tobacco can't be consumed inside the Venetian Expo.
ConfirmedVision Expo 2027 exhibitor manual: show information (RX)Checked Nov 6, 2026
- Fontainebleau: casino floor only
Fontainebleau's Conference Center is nonsmoking with no exceptions. Tobacco and vapes are allowed only on the casino floor, and marijuana is prohibited throughout the resort.
ConfirmedFontainebleau Las Vegas BleauBook (September 2025)Checked Nov 6, 2026