Is CBD legal in Nebraska? The short answer is probably yes. However, the legal framework in Nebraska DID allow for the commercial production and distribution of CBD oil IF the CBD oil meets certain regulations set forth by the Nebraska State Department of Health
Currently the US federal government ONLY permits: the commercial production of CBD hemp for medicinal purposes, but it is allowed to be sold under the name of hemp extract. In 2021, the Nebraska legislature will pass a bill that will take CBD production out of the pharmaceuticals category and place it in a separate category of “herbal medicine”. The CBD hemp extract would then be placed in the category of “herbal products”. This legislation, if passed by the House and Senate, could open up thousands of new jobs in rural Nebraska.
Why is CBD legal in Nebraska? Because CBD is extracted oil, not a synthetic compound like most pharmaceuticals. Just because it is extracted from hemp does not mean it is illegal to buy products containing CBD. Just ask anyone who buys organic food and they will tell you that there is no question of whether or not the product is organic. Organic products do not contain anything synthetic, so theoretically, it is legal to buy products containing hemp extract if the hemp extract meets all the following requirements: it MUST be organically grown AND it MUST NOT have added trace amounts of pesticides. If the hemp extract does not meet these requirements, it is NOT considered organic.
So why is hemp extract legal in Nebraska? Currently three medical organizations have decided to include the “complete spectrum” of herbal oils on their products’ labels. There is actually a big push going on right now to get every hospital in the state to list ALL herbal remedies on their available drugs’ labels. Even if hemp is not the primary ingredient in the drug being sold, the labeling rules are already set up to let you know. So the oil in question CAN be used legally when purchased over the counter in Nebraska.
Some hemp producers in Nebraska are worried: that if hemp production goes unregulated, the government may lose its legal status. That would create chaos for farmers and even put hemp production at risk in the short term. However, the Nebraska government says that currently they are not considering changing their laws at this time. They see the status of the hemp products currently on the market and have found they have a high level of success and a very low incident rate when compared to other drugs.
So is CBD legal in Nebraska? In short, yes! Look for an authorized vendor of medical marijuana in Nebraska to help you find CBD products. Look for an experienced, knowledgeable distributor to guide you through the process of finding a licensed vendor in order to reap the benefits of medical marijuana and all of the great advantages that go along with it, including CBD.