Cannabis in Nebraska
Cannabis laws change. This page summarizes the current rules in Nebraska for adults 21 and older — what's legal, what isn't, possession limits, home cultivation, and where to buy.
Regulator: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Recreational
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
CBD
Legal
Home Grow
Not allowed
Recreational Use in Nebraska
Recreational use is decriminalized in Nebraska but not fully legal.
Medical Cannabis in Nebraska
Medical cannabis is legal in Nebraska since 2024. Dispensary rollout is in progress.
Patients enrolled in the Nebraska program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.
Home Cultivation
Home cultivation is not permitted in Nebraska.
Hemp-Derived CBD
CBD is legal in Nebraska. Hemp-derived CBD with THC at or below 0.3% is allowed.
Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Nebraska.
AT A GLANCE
- State
- Nebraska (NE)
- Regulator
- Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Initiatives 437 and 438 passed Nov 2024. Program launching 2025.
21+ Only
For use only by adults 21 years of age or older. Keep out of reach of children. Do not drive a motor vehicle while under the influence of cannabis.
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