Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission approves news emergency regulations, cultivator license

OG article by Victoria Holley

January 6, 2026

The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission has approved new emergency regulations and issued one cultivator license as the state implements voter-approved medical marijuana from the November 2024 election. Described as highly restrictive compared to other states, the program advances cautiously with ongoing rule adjustments for supply chain applications.

During a recent meeting, commissioners addressed patient needs, hearing testimony like that from advocate Melanie Knight about a young woman disabled by seizures who benefits from cannabis. The emergency rules await Governor Jim Pillen's signature for enactment, with a follow-up hearing planned.

Additionally, the commission voted to create a dedicated website, moving information from the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission's platform for better accessibility. These steps mark progress in establishing cultivation, distribution, and access frameworks under strict guidelines.