During the Nebraska ballot, there were two ballot measures related to medical marijuana. Overall, 70.7% of voters approved initiative measure 437 and 66.9% of voters approved initiative measure 438.

Initiative Measure 437 establishes a new statute that authorizes the use, possession, and acquisition of up to 5 ounces of cannabis for medical purposes by a qualified patient with a written recommendation from a healthcare practitioner. The statue will also allow a healthcare provider to assist a qualified patient with these activities.

Initiative Measure 438 establishes a new statute that makes penalties under state law inapplicable to the possession, production, distribution, delivery and dispensation of cannabis for medical purposes by registered private entities. The statute will also establish a Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate such activities.

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