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Introduced
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
In Committee
01/20/2021
01/20/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/20/2022
04/20/2022
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
107th Legislature
Bill Summary
A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to cannabis; to amend sections 28-439, 77-2701.48, 77-2704.09, 77-27,132, and 77-4303, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 28-416 and 60-6,211.08, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2020; to adopt the Medicinal Cannabis Act; to provide civil and criminal penalties; to create a fund; to change provisions relating to controlled substances, open containers, and taxation; to harmonize provisions; to provide operative dates; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
AI Summary
This bill adopts the Medicinal Cannabis Act, which establishes a voluntary patient registry program and allows for the regulated production, processing, dispensing, and use of cannabis for medicinal purposes in Nebraska. The bill defines key terms, outlines patient and caregiver eligibility, registration, and responsibilities, establishes licensing requirements and regulations for producers, processors, dispensaries, and testing laboratories, and creates a Medicinal Cannabis Board to advise the regulatory agency. The bill also makes changes to existing laws regarding controlled substances, open containers, and taxation to accommodate the new medical cannabis program.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed (on 04/20/2022)
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