Bill Would Redefine What CBD Oil Is Under Nebraska Law

Sen. Justin Wayne's bill would remove cannabidiol from the state's marijuana definition.

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February 21, 2019

State Sen. Justin Wayne's bill, LB 659, aims to decriminalize the sale and use of cannabidiol in Nebraska by redefining what it is under Nebraska law.

Wednesday afternoon the judiciary committee listened to testimony, only coming from those in favor of the proposed changes.

Sen. Justin Wayne's bill would remove cannabidiol from the marijuana definition and take it off the list of Nebraska's controlled substances.

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Nebraska Governor Approves Emergency Regulations for Medical Cannabis Market

State regulators plan to prohibit smoking, combustion and vaping, but a formal rulemaking process is underway before an October licensing deadline.

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Nebraska AG Cracks Down on Hemp Stores, Says 90% of Products Inaccurately Labeled

State Attorney General Mike Hilgers sent cease-and-desist letters to 82 Lincoln stores selling THC-containing products.

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Nebraska Attorney General Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to 104 Omaha Shops Selling THC Products

Mike Hilgers said he plans to pursue litigation and seek penalties to the full extent of the law for companies that don’t remove the products from their shelves.

Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers addresses delta-8 THC products during a March 20 press conference.

Nebraska Supreme Court May Overturn Election Results Legalizing Medical Cannabis

The state’s high court will hear an appeal to a district court’s decision that a pair of ballot initiatives were legally sufficient to go before voters.

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Nebraska Medical Cannabis Legalization Measures Face Another Lawsuit

Former lawmaker John Kuehn is now seeking an injunction to block the voter-approved measures, arguing federal law is on his side.

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Nebraska Judge Upholds Voter-Approved Medical Cannabis Ballot Measures

Lancaster District Court Judge Susan Strong dismissed a lawsuit against the legalization initiatives, ruling both measures fulfilled state requirements.

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Nebraska Voters Pass Medical Cannabis Legalization Measures; Litigation Remains Ongoing

A district court judge could invalidate the election results if she rules in favor of a challenge to the sponsor’s signature collection methods.

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Cannabis 2024 Election Previews, Harris’ Legalization Platform Lead CBT’s Top Stories in October

Twenty-one states’ dispensary sales and California’s embargo of KUSH-manufactured products were also among the most-read articles this month.

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4 States That Could Legalize Cannabis in 2024 Election

Voters in three states will cast ballots on adult-use measures, while another state will have a pair of medical cannabis legalization initiatives.

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Nebraska Judge Could Dismiss Lawsuit Targeting Cannabis Ballot Measures This Week

Lancaster County District Court Judge Susan Strong is weighing prohibitionist claims about signature validity for two legalization petitions.

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Nebraska AG Announces Felony Charge Related to Fraudulent Signature Investigation of Cannabis Petitions

All of the suspected fraudulent signatures were traced back to one petition circulator in Hall County.

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Former Nebraska Senator Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Medical Cannabis Ballot Initiatives

John Kuehn is attempting to prevent a pair of legalization petitions from appearing on the ballot, claiming signature fraud; Organizers dismiss the claim.

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