Omaha Tribal members voted in three referendums earlier this month that would give the Tribal Council authority to legalize marijuana for medicinal and recreational purposes on their reservation in northeast Nebraska.
The referendums also authorize growing plants for industrial hemp on tribal land in Western Iowa. All three were approved by tribal members.
Chairman Vernon Miller says input from tribal members was vital….
Miller says the Tribal Council will take the time to research what’s viable….
Miller says generating revenue for their community is the biggest concern….
Miller says the tribe will work to ensure that any plan would not violate federal or state laws.
