“The medical cannabis regulations do not clearly violate the state or federal Constitutions on their face.”
By Zach Wendling, Nebraska Examiner
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) on Tuesday signed off on the constitutionality of regulations from the state Medical Cannabis Commission, a key step toward final approval.
Hilgers, who has opposed the creation of the regulatory commission and questioned the legality of its existence, said in a Tuesday letter that his review “does not imply my support for or opposition to the regulations as a policy matter.”
“As to constitutionality, I conclude that the medical cannabis regulations do not clearly violate the state or federal Constitutions on their face,” Hilgers said.
The regulations now go to Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R), who will need to act by July 11 to prevent any lapse for current temporary regulations. The emergency set—the same as the more formal guidelines that Pillen will now review—expires July 15. Should Pillen sign, the more formal set of rules would take effect five days after signing.
Laura Strimple, a spokesperson for Pillen, told the Nebraska Examiner: “The governor will be reviewing and taking action on these regulations in the coming days.”
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