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Regulatory Framework

Recreational cannabis use is illegal in Nebraska [1]. In November 2024, voters in the state approved two ballot measures: Initiative 437 which legalized cannabis for medical use [5], and Initiative 438, establishing a state agecny to regulate it as medicine [6]. However, due to litigation over some signatures collected to place the initiatives on the ballot as of November 18th it wasn't clear whether voters passage of the measures would be implemented [7].

Legal Status

The table below summarizes the legal status of cannabis in Nebraska across various market segments:

Market Status Act/Law Year
Adult-Use Illegal Nebraska Revised Statute 28-416 [1] N/A
Medical Legal Initiative 437 (Pending) [5] 2024
Homegrow Illegal Nebraska Revised Statute 28-416 [1] N/A

Track-and-Trace

As cannabis is illegal in Nebraska for both medical and recreational purposes, there is no track-and-trace system in place [1].

Licensing

Since the possession and distribution of cannabis are prohibited in Nebraska, there are no licenses issued for any cannabis-related activities [1].

Possession Limits

Possession of cannabis is illegal in Nebraska. The specific penalties are as follows:

Item Possession Limit
More than 1 ounce, up to 1 pound Class III misdemeanor [1]
More than 1 pound Class IV felony [1]

These limits are part of Nebraska's strict stance against cannabis, with increasing penalties for larger amounts [1].

Medical Cannabis

Due to the illegality of cannabis in Nebraska, there are no procedures or regulations for medical cannabis, including patient registration or caregiver requirements [1].

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