The Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission heard its first cultivator license application today, marking a milestone three months after the commission officially formed. Derek Cats and Darren Canby submitted the license application and met with the Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission and Attorney General John Cartier during today's meeting.
Cats explained he has been a cultivator for several years in Colorado and now in Nebraska as well. He said they would be a beneficial partner for the reservation, providing jobs and bringing money in.
The Tribe's rapid progress contrasts sharply with Nebraska's state medical marijuana program. The Omaha Tribe appointed commission members a few months ago, approved rules and regulations two months ago, and began accepting cultivator applications in December.
Cartier said the Tribe hopes to have everything in line with cultivators, manufacturers and distributors by the end of the year. Nebraska voters overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana in 2024. The state's cannabis commission met for the first time in June and has since approved two cultivator licenses while seeking four total. The state commission has faced a series of setbacks since voters approved the measure.
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