The Omaha Tribe of Nebraska is taking a historic step forward by legalizing the sale of marijuana on its reservation, making it the first group in the state to do so. On Tuesday, the Omaha Tribal Council unanimously adopted Title 51, establishing a Tribal Cannabis Regulatory Commission to oversee cannabis regulation and opening the door to both medical and recreational cannabis sales—within the boundaries of tribal land.
This groundbreaking move comes amid growing frustration over Nebraska's slow progress on marijuana reform. While surrounding states have expanded access to medical or recreational cannabis, Nebraska has yet to fully legalize either. The Omaha Tribe's action creates a legal framework for cannabis sales that bypasses state control entirely.
Tribal Attorney General John Cartier emphasized that the tribe has been working toward legalization for nearly a decade. "There's a void left intentionally by the Nebraska state in their slow rollout, really dragging their heels with their own Nebraska Cannabis Commission," Cartier said.
The new ordinance allows adults 21 and over to purchase and use recreational cannabis on tribal land. It also ensures the expungement of past tribal cannabis offenses, providing long-awaited relief for individuals affected by outdated cannabis laws.
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