Omaha Tribe in Nebraska Holds First Cannabis Commission Meeting and Issues First License, Prepares for Early 2026 Store Opening

The license was issued yesterday the tribe’s first cannabis commission meeting, giving the tribe control over cultivation, processing, and sales. The meeting follows the adoption of Title 51 in July, a regulatory code that legalized cannabis for both patients and adults 21 and older. The five-member commission will oversee licensing, rules, and compliance. Under the new code, anyone 21 or older with a medical recommendation, including non-tribal individuals, will be able to purchase marijuana. Current Nebraska law allows patients with a doctor’s recommendation to possess up to five ounces, but commission members cautioned that state protections don’t extend outside tribal land.

Commission member Arthur Isagholian noted, “If you violate rules off of the tribal land and you get caught with product that you purchased on tribal land, you’re kind of on your own.”

During the meeting Tribal officials emphasized the broader economic potential, citing projections of millions in revenue over the next five years. They also pointed to tourism opportunities along the Missouri River, where the tribe hopes to expand recreational attractions, including a marina.

The commission suggested a minimum 9% marijuana tax, with a portion directed toward education and addiction services.

Attorney General Donald Miller told us earlier this month that the first cannabis store is expected to open for anyone 21 and older in the first half of 2026.

The commission will continue meeting monthly on the third Wednesday, where additional regulations and approvals are expected to be finalized.