In a recent development in the state of Nebraska’s battle over medical cannabis, a district court judge has ruled to dismiss some of the charges in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s medical cannabis ballot initiative. The lawsuit was filed by Lancaster County Sheriff Terry Wagner and a group of other plaintiffs who argue that the state’s medical cannabis law violates the state constitution.
In a 26-page ruling, Judge Rick Schreiner dismissed some of the plaintiffs’ claims, including those related to alleged conflicts between state and federal law, as well as claims related to the delegation of regulatory authority to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. However, Schreiner did not dismiss all of the charges, stating that the plaintiffs had standing to challenge the constitutionality of the medical cannabis law and that their claims of violations of due process and equal protection should be allowed to proceed.
The ruling is seen as a significant development in the ongoing legal battle over medical cannabis in Nebraska. The state’s medical cannabis law, which was approved by voters in November 2020, is set to go into effect this year. However, opponents of the law have continued to push back, raising legal challenges in hopes of blocking its implementation.
The decision by Judge Schreiner to dismiss some charges while allowing others to proceed sets the stage for further legal battles over the constitutionality of Nebraska’s medical cannabis law. As the legal proceedings continue, both supporters and opponents of the law will be closely watching to see how the courts ultimately rule on the issue.
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