The Marijuana Herald – Marijuana news and information
The Omaha Tribe’s marijuana regulatory framework took a significant step forward this week as the Omaha Tribe Cannabis Commission formally reviewed its first application for a cultivation license, underscoring the tribe’s rapid progress in establishing a regulated marijuana market. The application was submitted by Derek Cats and Darren Canby, who appeared before commission members along with Omaha Tribe Attorney General John Cartier. During the meeting, Cats outlined his background as a licensed cultivator with several years of experience operating in Colorado, saying that experience would translate into a professional, compliant operation on tribal land. He said the proposed cultivation facility would create employment opportunities and generate new revenue for the reservation.
The review comes roughly three months after the cannabis commission was officially formed. Since then, the tribe has appointed commissioners, adopted comprehensive rules and regulations, and opened the application process for cultivators. Cartier said tribal leaders expect to have licensing pathways in place not only for cultivation, but also for manufacturing and distribution, before the end of the year…