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NE LB1235
Bill
Status
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
General Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission (3-5 members, including Nebraska Liquor Control Commission members as ex officio) to regulate medical cannabis cultivation, processing, manufacture, distribution, transportation, sale, delivery, and testing
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Creates a patient and caregiver registry requiring enrollment for qualified patients and registered caregivers, with application fees capped at $30 and two-year registration periods
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Establishes a practitioner directory for health care practitioners who may issue written recommendations, with enrollment fees capped at $150 and two-year enrollment periods
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Allows qualified patients to possess up to five ounces of cannabis; requires written recommendation from enrolled practitioner valid for two years; patients under 18 or under guardianship need parental/guardian permission
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Directs all sales tax proceeds from dispensary sales to qualified patients and registered caregivers to the School District Property Tax Relief Credit Fund; exempts medical cannabis from the state's marijuana and controlled substances tax
Legislative Description
Change provisions of the Nebraska Liquor Control Act and the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act
Last Action
Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
3/12/2026