If Nebraska wants to be the world leader in medical advancements, continuing research on cannabidiol (CBD) is in our best interest to fully understand the underlying benefits.
CBD is commonly used to manage anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain. UNMC conducted a four-year study of CBDs potential for treating epileptic seizures which was concluded in late 2019.
With that research concluded, Nebraskans want to know the logistics, benefits and overall legality of CBD.
Our Nebraska legislature needs to set clear policies on the legality of CBD in the state. A matter such as this should not be left to the individual communities or local officials.
The only guidance Nebraskans have is this; CBD oil that is legal must come from the hemp plant and have less than 0.3% THC, thanks to the legislative bill 657.
So, where do Nebraskans receive their answers on the matter?
Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson told reporters the same thing he told law enforcement agencies across the state: “CBD oil remains illegal under state law.”
This statement leaves prosecutors, law enforcement, farmers and residences unanswered questions they deserve.
In controversy to Peterson, our own Gov. Pete Ricketts says, “If you’ve got over 0.3% THC content then that would qualify as being illegal because it would have too much of that drug that is illegal here in our state.“
Okay, so we understand the 0.3% law, but why does Peterson clearly state all CBD is illegal in NE?
Nebraskans deserve to know.
Ricketts says it’s up to our local officials to decide what’s appropriate. Obviously, that’s going to be dependent on where you live. Therefore, CBD laws could vary in different parts of Nebraska.
Since, CBD is harvested from hemp plants and hemp has been federally removed from the controlled substance list, it’s time for our Nebraska legislature to set clear policies on the legality of CBD in the state.
It is understood that growing hemp for the use of commercial and industrial products, including rope, textiles, clothing, shoes, food, paper, bioplastics, insulation, and biofuel are okay in the eyes of Nebraska legislature.
But, it is also understood that growing hemp for the use of medicine is not okay in the eyes of our legislature.
Nebraska must see the immense value in researching the underlying benefits of CBD. If they don’t, we will be leaving these possibilities in the hands of CBD dealers across the country.
If Nebraska is willing to spearhead their medical advancements, instead of suppressing the possibilities of CBD, take this task and expand on the potential of cannabidiol rather than be frightened.
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