Nebraska’s Medical Cannabis Commission has voted to impose stricter regulations on the state’s medical marijuana program, despite overwhelming voter approval for broader access in 2024. The new rules cap the number of dispensaries at 12 statewide, limit cultivator and manufacturing licenses to four each, and prohibit smoking, vaping, and edible products. Patients will be restricted to purchasing up to 5 ounces of cannabis every 30 days, with additional limits on THC concentration.
Advocates, including Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana director Crista Eggers, say the commission has defied the will of voters who supported legalization by more than 70 percent. “This is a direct assault on patients, families and the democratic process itself,” Eggers said.
The revised rules now await Gov. Jim Pillen’s approval. Read more at Marijuana Moment.