Nebraska, Medical Marijuana and Threatens Lawsuit

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.
'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.
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.
Ricketts, Hilgers make last-ditch effort to derail Nebraska’s legalization of medical marijuana
The process of legalizing and regulating medical cannabis started Monday afternoon, but not without a last-minute wrench ...
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Medical Marijuana Legalization Takes Effect in Nebraska After Lawsuit Dismissal
Last November, when Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved a pair of medical marijuana initiatives, the fate of those measures was unclear because of a pending legal challenge. But a subsequent ...
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How should Nebraska regulate medical marijuana, now that voters approved its distribution?
Wednesday was the last day for new bills to be introduced in the Nebraska Legislature ... responsible for developing regulations for medical marijuana businesses by July 1, 2025.
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Questions raised over Nebraska's new medical marijuana laws
A new bill would allow food stamps to be used in some Nebraska restaurants.