Nebraska Laws

Nebraska Laws & Regulations

The information contained on this website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any matter. The Information constitutes general information of applicable administrative regulation and/or laws related to general topics in the arena of controlled substance misuse and abuse and may not reflect current legal developments and updates. Please refer to your state legislature for any potential changes. 

Nebraska Administrative Code (NAC)

Nebraska Revised Statutes (NRS)

Nebraska Statutes Relating to Pharmacy Practice Act (2021)

Nebraska Advertising/Marketing Information

• NRS Sec. 28-444 – Advertisement of drug paraphernalia; unlawful; penalty.
• NRS Sec. 28-471 – Lookalike substance; prohibited acts; penalty.

Nebraska Child Safety Information

• 92 NAC 52 – Regulations and Standards for the Provision of Early Intervention Services
• NRS Sec. 28-416 – Prohibited acts; violations; penalties.
• NRS Sec. 28-712.01 – Reports of child abuse or neglect; alternative response assigned; criteria; Review, Evaluate, and Decide Team; duties; department; duties; Inspector General’s review.
• NRS Sec. 28-457 – Methamphetamine; prohibited acts; violation; penalties.

Nebraska Compounding Information

• NRS Sec. 28-411 – Controlled substances; records; by whom kept; contents; compound controlled substances; duties.
• NRS Sec. 38-2801 thru 38-28,117 – Pharmacy Practice Act.
• NRS Sec. 38-28211 – Compounding, defined.
• NRS Sec. 38-2867.01 – Authority to compound; standards; labeling; prohibited acts.

Nebraska Coroner/Medical Examiner Information

• NRS Sec. 23-1210 – Coroner; duties; county attorney shall perform; expenses; delegation of duties.
• NRS Sec. 23-1801 thru 1820 – Inquest; when authorized; coroner’s jury; compensation. et al
• CDC – Nebraska Coroner/Medical Examiner Laws

Nebraska Drug Checking Information (Test Strips)

• NRS Sec. 28-439 thru 28-444 – Drug paraphernalia, defined; enumerated. et al
• NRS Sec. 71-2493 – Local public health department; aid; distribution; use; contracts authorized; report.
• NRS Sec. 71-2494 – Regional behavioral health authority; aid; use; report.

Nebraska Drug Cleanup Information (Methamphetamine & Fentanyl Labs)

•  178 NAC 24 – Methamphetamine Cleanup
• NRS Sec 71-2432 thru 71-2435 – Terms, et al

Nebraska Drug Court Information

• NBJ Supreme Court Rules – Chapter 6-12: Problem Solving Courts
• NBJ Supreme Court Rules – Chapter 6-13: Substance Use Services

Nebraska Drug Free Workplace Information

• 93 NAC 15-002 – Drug-Free Workplace
• NRS Sec. 48-1901 thru 48-1910 – Legislative intent. et al
• DAS – State of Nebraska Drug-Free Workplace Policy (Signed by Gov 2024)

Nebraska Drugged Driving Information

• NRS Sec. 60-6,196 thru 60-6,204 – Driving under influence of alcoholic liquor or drug; penalties. et al

Nebraska Drug Violations Information

• NRS Chapter 28 – Crimes and Punishments

Nebraska Electronic Prescribing Information

• NRS Sec. 28-413 – Distribution to another registrant; manner.
• NRS Sec. 28-414.02 – Prescription created, signed, transmitted, and received electronically; records.

Nebraska First Responder Deflection Program(s) Information

• NO SPECIFIC STATE STATUTE OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED

Nebraska 911 – Good Samaritan Information

• NRS Sec. 28-470 – Naloxone; authorized activities; immunity from administrative action, criminal prosecution, or civil liability.
• NRS Sec. 28-472 – Drug overdose; exception from criminal liability; conditions.

Nebraska Medical Marijuana, Recreational Marijuana & CBD Information

• NRS Sec. 2-501 to 2-519 – Nebraska Hemp Farming Act
• NRS Sec. 28-416 – Prohibited acts; violations; penalties.
• NRS Sec. 28-463 – Cannabidiol; terms, defined; legislative findings.
• NRS Sec. 28-464 – Medical Cannabidiol Pilot Study; University of Nebraska and Nebraska Medicine; authority to produce or possess cannabidiol; patient; eligibility.
• NRS Sec. 28-465 – Medical Cannabidiol Pilot Study; created; physician or pharmacist; duties; risks and benefits form; use; participant; document; contents.
• NRS Sec. 28-466 – University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine; duties; powers.
• NRS Sec. 28-467 – Prosecution for unlawful possession of marijuana; defense; restrictions on certain actions.
• NRS Sec. 28-468 – Report; contents.
• NRS Sec. 28-476 – Hemp; carry or transport; requirements; peace officer; powers; violation; penalty.
• 2024 LB52 – Adopt the Cannabis Control Act and the Cannabis Conviction Clean Slate Act (Pending)
• 2024 LB 71 – Adopt the Nebraska Cannabis Legalization and Revenue Allocation Act and the Cannabis Conviction Relief Act (Pending)

Nebraska Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Information

• 175 NAC 175-18 – Mental Health Substance Use Facilities
• NRS Sec. 28-406 – Registration; fees.
• NRS Sec. 28-412 – Narcotic drugs; administration to narcotic-dependent person; violation; penalty.
• NRS Sec.28-428 – Controlled premises, defined; inspection; procedure.

Nebraska Naloxone Information

• NRS Sec. 28-470 – Naloxone; authorized activities; immunity from administrative action, criminal prosecution, or civil liability.
• NRS Sec. 28-472 – Drug overdose; exception from criminal liability; conditions.

Nebraska Needle Exchange Programs (NEP) & Syringe Services programs (SSP) Information

• NRS Sec. 28-439 – Drug paraphernalia, defined; enumerated.
• NRS Sec. 28-440 – Drug paraphernalia; determination; factors considered.
• NRS Sec. 28-441 – Drug paraphernalia; use or possession; unlawful; penalty.
• NRS Sec. 28-442 – Drug paraphernalia; deliver or manufacture; unlawful; exception; penalty.
• NRS Sec. 71-2493 – Local public health department; aid; distribution; use; contracts authorized; report.
• NRS Sec. 71-2494 – Regional behavioral health authority; aid; use; report.
• 2023-2024 LB 307 – Authorize syringe services programs in municipalities and counties and provide exceptions to penalties related to drug paraphernalia under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act (Veto’d 3/4/2024 by Gov.)

Nebraska Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal (NOWS) Information

• 92 NAC 52 – Regulations and Standards for the Provision of Early Intervention Services
• NRS Sec. 28-712.01 – Reports of child abuse or neglect; alternative response assigned; criteria; Review, Evaluate, and Decide Team; duties; department; duties; Inspector General’s review.

Nebraska Opioid Litigation Proceeds Information

• NRS Sec. 71-2489 – Funds appropriated and distributed; reports on use.
• NRS Sec. 71-2490 – Nebraska Opioid Recovery Trust Fund; created; use; investment.
• NRS Sec. 71-2491 – Opioid Prevention and Treatment Cash Fund; created; use; investment.
• NRS Sec. 71-2492 – Opioid Treatment Infrastructure Cash Fund; created; use; investment.
• NRS Sec. 71-2493 – Local public health department; aid; distribution; use; contracts authorized; report.
• NRS Sec. 71-2494 – Regional behavioral health authority; aid; use; report.
• NRS Sec. 71-2495 – Research; appropriations; legislative intent.
• Nebraska Department of Health and Humas Services (DHHS) – Opioid Settlement Remediation Advisory Committee
• Nebraska Department of Health and Humas Services (DHHS) – Opioid Settlement Remediation Advisory Committee Bylaws

Nebraska Overdose Prevention Centers (OPC), Supervised Consumption Sites (SCS), Supervised Injection Facilities (SIF) Information

• NO SPECIFIC STATE STATUTE OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED

Nebraska Overdose Surveillance/Reporting Information

• NRS Sec. 28-429 – Division of Drug Control; established; personnel; powers and duties; Nebraska State Patrol Drug Control and Education Cash Fund; created; use; investment; report; contents.
• NRS Sec. 28-434 – Education and research.
• NRS Sec. 71-2493 – Local public health department; aid; distribution; use; contracts authorized; report.
• NRS Sec. 71-2494 – Regional behavioral health authority; aid; use; report.
• NRS Sec. 71-2495 – Research; appropriations; legislative intent.
• NRS Sec. 71-3424 thru 71-3437 – Purposes of act. Overdose Fatality Review Team. et al

Nebraska Pain Management Information

• NRS Sec. 28-406 – Registration; fees.
• NRS Sec.28-428 – Controlled premises, defined; inspection; procedure.

Nebraska Pill Press & Counterfeit Medication Information

• NRS Sec. 28-416 – Prohibited acts; violations; penalties.
• NRS Sec. 28-418 – Intentional violations; penalty.
• NRS Sec. 28-445 – Imitation controlled substance; prohibited acts; determination; penalties; seizure.
• NRS Sec. 28-471 – Lookalike substance; prohibited acts; penalty.

Nebraska Prescription Drug Drop-Off Information

• NRS Sec. 28-414.05 – Controlled substance; destruction; records.
• NRS Sec. 38-28,107 – Collection or return of dispensed drugs and devices; conditions; fee; liability; professional disciplinary action.

Nebraska Prescription Drug Importation Information

• NO SPECIFIC STATE STATUTE OR INFORMATION IDENTIFIED

Nebraska Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Information

• NRS Sec. 71-2454 thru 71-2457 – Prescription Drug Monitoring… et al

Nebraska Precursor Chemicals/Including Pseudoephedrine Information

• NRS Sec. 28-450 – Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine; immediate precursor; prohibited acts; violation; penalty.
• NRS Sec. 28-451 – Anhydrous ammonia; possession; penalty.
• NRS Sec. 28-452 – Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine; possession; penalty.
• NRS Sec. 28-453 – Methamphetamine; retailer education program.
• NRS Sec. 28-456 – Phenylpropanolamine or pseudoephedrine; sold without a prescription; requirements; enforcement.
• NRS Sec. 28-456.01 – Pseudoephedrine or phenylpropanolamine; limitation on acquisition; violation; penalty.
• NRS Sec. 28-457 – Methamphetamine; prohibited acts; violation; penalties.
• NRS Sec. 28-458 – Methamphetamine precursor; terms, defined.
• NRS Sec. 28-459 – Methamphetamine precursor; seller; duties; waiver authorized.
• NRS Sec. 28-460 – Methamphetamine precursor; access to exchange to law enforcement.
• NRS Sec. 28-461 – Methamphetamine precursor; seller; immunity.
• NRS Sec. 28-462 – Methamphetamine precursor; prohibited acts; penalty.

Nebraska Prison/Jail Program(s) Information

• NJB Sec. 6-1301 – Compliance with Standardized Model for Delivery of Substance Use Services required.
• NRS Sec. 83-1,107 – Reductions of sentence; personalized program plan; how credited; forfeiture; withholding; restoration; release or reentry plan; treatment programming; individualized post-release supervision plan.

Nebraska School Programs/Information

• NRS Sec. 79-712 thru 79-714 – Public school; health education; requirements. et al
• DOE – Opioid/Fentanyl Overdose and Naloxone/NARCAN – School Guidance (2024)

Nebraska Sober Living Homes/Recovery Residence Information

• NRS Sec.28-428 – Controlled premises, defined; inspection; procedure.

Nebraska Substance Abuse Services Information

• 471 NAC 32 – Children’s Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Services
• NRS Sec. 71-908 – Mentally ill and dangerous person, defined.
• NRS Sec. 71-913 – Substance dependent, defined.
• NRS Sec. 71-919 – Mentally ill and dangerous person; dangerous sex offender; emergency protective custody; evaluation by mental health professional.
• NRS Sec. 71-921 – Person believes another to be a mentally ill and dangerous person; notify county attorney; petition; when.
• NRS Chapter 83 – State Institutions

Nebraska Telemedicine/Telehealth Information

• NRS Sec. 71-8503 thru 71-8512 – Terms, defined.
• NHHS – Guidance on Telehealth (2023)

Last Updated – 8/4/2024

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