Several weeks after Nebraska awarded its first medical cannabis cultivation licenses, the Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission made a groundbreaking decision by voting to award the tribe itself with vertical licensure. This move allows the Omaha Tribe to fully participate in every aspect of the cannabis industry including cultivation, manufacturing, and retail sales.
The Omaha Tribe officially legalized cannabis both medical and recreational in July, setting itself apart as a progressive force in Nebraska's cannabis landscape. The vertical licensure granted by the Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission gives tribal members a unique opportunity to manage and benefit from every stage of the cannabis business. From seed to sale, the tribe can now oversee the full production cycle within its jurisdiction.
During a meeting held Monday, the Omaha Tribe presented draft cannabis regulations that are notably less restrictive than the state of Nebraska's. Unlike the state's rules, the tribe's proposed regulations do not include limits on cannabis flower or flavoring in products. This distinction marks a significant step toward tribal sovereignty and economic independence, reflecting the Omaha Tribe's broader goal of self-determination in cannabis governance.
John Cartier, the attorney general for the Omaha Tribe, emphasized that these regulatory choices were intentional. "We want to stand as a direct contrast to that dysfunction and show that the will of the voters is being respected, at least on the Omaha Reservation, and we're prepared to move forward to grant access to the folks that need help through medical cannabis," Cartier said.
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