NEBRASKA CANNABIS PROGRAM
NEBRASKA
Medical cannabis legalization passed in Nebraska during the November 2024 election. The Governor signed Emergency Regulations into effect on July 1, 2025.
The initiative enacted the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Regulation Act. The act legalizes the possession, manufacture, distribution, delivery, and dispensing of marijuana for medical purposes. It established the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate and provide the necessary registration for the medical marijuana program. Regulations are to be established by July 1, 2025.
For more information regarding Nebraska Cannabis Business opportunities, contact us.
Hemp
Yes
Medical Marijuana
Yes
Adult Use
No
When to Apply
Anticipated Q2 2026
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NEBRASKA MEDICAL CANNABIS LICENSES
Cannabis Cultivator License – Cultivator means a registered establishment licensed to cultivate and process cannabis plants for sale and transport to dispensaries, product manufacturers, and to other cultivators, but cannot transfer cannabis plants or cannabis products to qualified patients or caregivers.
Nebraska will be issuing:
- 4 Cultivator Licenses
Cannabis Product Manufacturer License – Product Manufacturer means a registered establishment license to process cannabis, conduct extractions, and manufacture cannabis products for sale or transfer to dispensaries, but cannot sell or transfer cannabis plants or cannabis products to qualified patients or caregivers.
Nebraska will be issuing:
- 12 Product Manufacturer Licenses
Cannabis Dispensary License – Dispensary means a registered establishment licensed to possess, sell or transfer medical cannabis to qualified patients or caregivers.
Nebraska will be issuing:
- 12 Dispensary Licenses
Cannabis Transporter License – Transporter means a registered establishment licensed to transport cannabis, cannabis products, and cannabis accessories between medical cannabis licensees, provide logistical services for medical cannabis licensees, or store cannabis.
Nebraska will be issuing:
- 12 Transporter Licenses
HOW TO START A NEBRASKA CANNABIS BUSINESS
To operate a marijuana business in Nebraska, you will need the following plans:
- Security Plan
- Environmental Impact Plan
- Quality Control and Quality Assurance Plan
- Business Plan
- Financial Plan
- Community Benefits Plan
- Research Plan
- Cultivation, Manufacturing, Transporting and/or Dispensing Plan
- Labor Compliance Plan
- Staffing and Training Plan
Schedule for a complimentary 15-min consult with our licensing/application expert to learn more about how we may be able to assist you.
NEBRASKA MARIJUANA TIMELINE
November 8, 2024 – Voters approved the Act
July 1, 2025 – Emergency Regulations went into effect
July 15, 2025 – Public Comment Period
September 4, 2025 – Applications for Cultivation licenses opened
September 23, 2025 – Applications for Cultivation Licenses closed
Q2 2026 – Applications for Manufacturing and Dispensary Licenses Anticipated
Q2 2026 – Applications for Dispensary and Manufacturing Licenses Anticipated
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