A group led by a Nebraska state lawmaker plans to again try to put the question of legalizing medical marijuana before state voters in the upcoming election cycle. Advocates are confident they can secure at least 87,000 verified signatures by July 3, 2024, to push for legislative medical marijuana in Nebraska. Nebraskans for medical marijuana (NMM) has worked tirelessly to put medical cannabis on the ballot for two prior election cycles, only to fall short due to various challenges and opposition.
Nebraska law enforcement is currently investigating sales of hemp-derived cannabis products containing more than 0.3% THC. At American Shaman in West Omaha, Jennifer Carbonell emphasizes that all the products on her shelves are legal in Nebraska, ensuring compliance with state regulations. The status of cannabis legal in the United States can be tracked through a U.S. Map showing where marijuana legal stands state by state.
In 2023, four states made significant strides in cannabis legal, including Delaware, Kentucky, Minnesota, and Ohio. Despite these advancements, marijuana remains illegal at the federal level in the United States. Organizers of the initiative to legal medical marijuana in Nebraska are determined to succeed after two previous failed attempts, launching their petition drive in Lincoln.