Nebraska, medical marijuana and Threatens Lawsuit

'What the people voted for': Nebraska senators consider bills to enact medical marijuana laws
After Nebraska voters ruled in favor of medical marijuana, Senators are considering how to regulate the legalized medicine.
As Nebraska Lawmakers Take Up Medical Marijuana Implementation Bills, AG’s Office Threatens Lawsuit Over Licensing
A Nebraska legislative committee took up four medical marijuana bills on Monday—including three different plans to implement the state’s voter-approved cannabis law adopted last November as well as a proposal that would forbid all forms of cannabis except for pills and tinctures.
Nebraska lawmakers mull medical marijuana regulations amid unsettled litigation
Nebraska’s top law enforcement officer urged lawmakers to not pass any medical marijuana regulations this legislative session, saying pending litigation could render it moot. But that didn’t stop lawmakers from considering bills that would set the framework for implementing medical marijuana across the state at a General Affairs Committee hearing on Monday.
Nebraska legislators work on framework for medical marijuana regulation
The clock is ticking for Nebraska lawmakers to set up the framework for how to regulate medical marijuana in the state. In November, voters approved medical cannabis in Nebraska and set up a commission to regulate the industry by over 70%.
Medical marijuana advocates urge Nebraska lawmakers to act this year
Despite the medical marijuana initiatives already being in effect, advocates want lawmakers to provide greater clarity to patients, physicians and law enforcement this legislative session.
Hosted on MSN1mon
Lawmakers propose regulations to implement Nebraska’s new medical cannabis laws
Without further state law changes, the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission must establish criteria to accept or deny applications for registered cannabis establishments by July 1. Licenses ...
Lawmakers consider measures to enact voter-approved medical marijuana
In November, voters approved medical cannabis in Nebraska and set up a commission to regulate the industry by over 70%. Those rules and regulations need to be in place by July 1, and licensing must ...
Midlands Voices: Pete Ricketts, Mike Hilgers urge Nebraska senators to pass no marijuana laws
"For legal and practical reasons, we urge the Legislature not to pass any bill this session," write U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts ...
Reason2mon
Medical Marijuana Legalization Takes Effect in Nebraska After Lawsuit Dismissal
They noted that, notwithstanding the reforms approved by Nebraska voters, marijuana is still prohibited under federal law. On December 10, when Kuehn unsuccessfully sought an injunction to ...
Weed Industry Faces Federal Snags As States Push Reforms, Says Expert
Despite a slowdown in federal marijuana reforms, states are driving their own initiatives, What about rescheduling and the ...