Nebraska Cannabis Laws

(NE)
DecriminalizedUpdated December 6, 2025

Nebraska has decriminalized small amounts but has no legal cannabis program. 2024 medical ballot measures are being challenged in court.

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Key Statistics

Decriminalized
Legal Status

Quick Facts

Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Not Legal

Penalties & Enforcement

First offense under 1 oz: Infraction, $300 fine. Subsequent: Misdemeanor

Federal vs. Nebraska Law

Important: Cannabis remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law, regardless of state legalization.

Federal Law

Illegal (Schedule I)

All cannabis possession, sale, and cultivation is prohibited

Nebraska Law

Decriminalized

Reduced penalties for possession

What this means: While Nebraska has not fully legalized cannabis, federal agencies can still enforce federal law. This affects banking, interstate commerce, federal employment, and travel across state lines or through federal lands.

Nebraska Cannabis Law FAQ

Marijuana is decriminalized for small amounts (first offense under 1 oz is a $300 fine) but not legal.

Official Resources

For the most up-to-date and authoritative information, visit the official state resource:

Nebraska Official Cannabis Website

Sources

Nebraska (NE)

Quick Reference Card

Decriminalized
Recreational

Not Legal

Medical

Not Legal

Last verified: December 6, 2025cannabislaw.munchmakers.com
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