LINCOLN — The Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission meets Monday for a general discussion of state laws and research around the medicine.

The commission has until Oct. 1 to begin licensing medical cannabis establishments.

Monday’s meeting agenda doesn’t explain how close the commission is to releasing more permanent rules and regulations. Once those guidelines are released, commissioners would need to schedule a public hearing at least 30 days out. The agenda does include a section on general “rule updates,” as well as a plan to thank the public for various comments received by July 15 on the board’s temporary guidance for medical cannabis licensing.

Formal regulations would replace the emergency regulations that are in effect through Sept. 28. They would need the approval of Gov. Jim Pillen and Attorney General Mike Hilgers.

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