The verdict in the civil trial that will determine the legality of two ballot initiatives to legalize medical cannabis has been decided. Lancaster County District County Judge Susan Strong dismissed the major legal challenges against Nebraska's two medical cannabis petitions. She ruled that the number of valid signatures was over the 86,499 baseline, and is legally sufficient.
Voters strongly supported both measures in the general election, passing both with around 70% of voters in favor.
Ballot Initiative 437 was to make it so healthcare practitioners would be able to recommend the use of medical cannabis, and patients, with or without the assistance of a caregiver, would be able to possess and use medical cannabis.
Ballot initiative 438 was to create a Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate the possession, manufacture, distribution, delivery, and dispensing of medical cannabis by registered private businesses.
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