Fifteen Nebraska sheriffs, joined by the state Attorney General Mike Hilgers, have signed a letter opposing new legislation that would regulate medical marijuana, despite strong voter support for legalization last November. The letter, also endorsed by police association leaders, argues that the proposed bill-LB 677-would dangerously expand marijuana access and fuel the black market, calling it “recreational marijuana impersonating medical marijuana”.

Hilgers contends that the legislation strays from what voters approved and lacks sufficient safeguards, while medical marijuana advocates accuse him of hypocrisy for undermining the will of Nebraskans. Supporters of the bill argue that failing to implement regulations could leave patients without access and create chaos in the system. The debate highlights a deep divide between law enforcement and advocates over how Nebraska should move forward with medical cannabis.

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