Nebraska Cannabis

Nebraska - Decriminalized (Civil Infraction)

Nebraska has no medical or recreational program but first offense possession under 1oz is civil infraction ($300 fine). Subsequent offenses are misdemeanors.

Nebraska has no recreational cannabis program, but voters approved medical cannabis in November 2024 (Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act): qualified patients with a health care practitioner's written recommendation may possess up to 5 oz. The state Medical Cannabis Commission is licensing establishments; first dispensary sales are expected in late 2026. DECRIMINALIZED (1979): First offense under 1 oz is civil infraction - $300 fine, no arrest, no jail, no criminal record. Second offense is Class IV misdemeanor (up to $500 fine). Third+ is Class IIIA misdemeanor (up to 7 days, $500 fine). Over 1 oz is misdemeanor. Sale is felony. Neb. Rev. Stat. §28-416.