Possession of cannabis for medical purposes is now legal in Nebraska – but there will be a wait before patients can legally access products. On Thursday, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed proclamations that ballot measures 437 and 438 are now law – one legalizing medical cannabis possession and the other to establish a commission to regulate how it is used and accessed. The … [Read more...] about Medical Marijuana (Finally) Legal In Nebraska
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Lawsuit filed to block Nebraska medical marijuana initiatives from becoming law
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - A complaint filed in Lancaster County is trying to stop the medical marijuana ballot initiatives — widely passed by voters in November — from becoming Nebraska law. The request for an injunction was filed Tuesday by John Kuehn, the plaintiff in the lawsuit over the medical marijuana petitions that got the issue on Nebraska ballots in the first place. It … [Read more...] about Lawsuit filed to block Nebraska medical marijuana initiatives from becoming law
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signs medical marijuana initiatives into law
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday signed a pair of initiatives into law that legalize and regulate medical marijuana in Nebraska. With the stroke of a pen, Pillen fulfilled his statutory and constitutional duty, declaring the petitions circulated by Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana "in full force and effect as part of the statutes of the State of Nebraska." The governor … [Read more...] about Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signs medical marijuana initiatives into law
Nebraska Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures
Nebraska is officially the 39th state to legalize medical cannabis following a Nov. 26 court ruling—well, as long as no appeals are made. Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong dismissed prohibitionist John Kuehn’s legal challenge to a pair of complementary legalization initiatives that Nebraska voters passed with decisive supermajorities during the Nov. 5 … [Read more...] about Nebraska Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures
Lawsuit against medical cannabis ballot measures dismissed
Lincoln, Neb. — Nebraska is a step closer to officially legalizing medical marijuana after a judge’s decision. Lancaster County District Judge Susan Strong has dismissed a case against Nebraska’s medical marijuana ballot measures, although there is a strong chance that the ruling will be appealed. 71-percent of voters in the state approved Initiative 437 to legalize cannabis … [Read more...] about Lawsuit against medical cannabis ballot measures dismissed
All charges dismissed against notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions
Stacks of signed petitions sat in Crista Eggers’ home in Omaha in May 2022, awaiting submission to the State of Nebraska. Eggers is the statewide campaign coordinator for Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana. (Courtesy of Rebecca S. Gratz) GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — All charges against a notary public from York accused of “official misconduct” have been dismissed, which could have an … [Read more...] about All charges dismissed against notary for Nebraska medical cannabis petitions
Judge dismisses charges against notary over Nebraska medical marijuana petitions
Jacy Todd, 54, of York was facing 24 counts of official misconduct, a misdemeanor. But Hall County Judge Alfred Corey ruled that notaries are not public servants under state law and therefore can’t be charged with official misconduct. Prosecutors alleged that Todd was not in the presence of circulators when he notarized their petition pages, a violation of Nebraska law. But … [Read more...] about Judge dismisses charges against notary over Nebraska medical marijuana petitions
Nebraska Bill Aims To Increase Taxes on CBD, Hemp Products by 100%
A recent property tax relief bill in Nebraska is seeking to create new income opportunities for the state, including a variety of sales tax exemptions. This includes adding sales taxes for products like candy and soda, as well as services such as pet care and grooming, but most importantly, adding a 100% tax to CBD and hemp products. Legislative Bill 388 was recently passed by … [Read more...] about Nebraska Bill Aims To Increase Taxes on CBD, Hemp Products by 100%
Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Voters in Oklahoma will decide on State Question 820, an initiative to legalize marijuana, on March 7, 2023. Voters in Ohio could decide on an initiative to legalize marijuana in Nov. 2023. Oklahomans for Sensible Marijuana Laws, which is leading the campaign in support of State Question 820, wanted the citizen-initiated measure on the ballot in 2022. However, due to legal … [Read more...] about Oklahoma will vote on marijuana legalization in March. Ohio could follow in November
Five States to Vote on Legal Cannabis: Ballots & Boundaries
News Provided by Bloomberg Government Maybe call it the low-hanging dope principle: It has become tougher for marijuana legalization backers to get their proposals in front of voters, either because the states where cannabis is still illegal have more qualification requirements, unsympathetic public officials, or both. As NORML’s state policy manager Jax James put it: “We’re … [Read more...] about Five States to Vote on Legal Cannabis: Ballots & Boundaries
