On Thursday, June 19th Nebraska held a public meeting about proposed state regulations that would make food and beverages products illegal if they contained any amount of THC. Hemp industry retailers, businesses and consumers pushed back. Although this has happened in many states, the largest complaint (and maybe the only ground they have) is that zero tolerance is actually lower than the industry is facing at a federal level that caps hemp THC a 0.4 milligrams per container.

The rules follow an executive ordered issued by Governor Jim Pillen back in January to review local laws governing synthetic THC in food and beverages.

15 people testified at the hearing outlining many alternatives to regulation and highlighting the tax revenue (over $1 million) that has already been collected by the state. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture will review the testimony and written comments. If nothing is changed it will go to the AG’s office and then the Governor. I do not believe a vote has to occur to make this active.

It does not effect food and beverage in the state’s medical cannabis program.