Adopt the Nebraska Consumable Hemp Control Act

LB 16 establishes Nebraska's first regulatory framework for consumable hemp products, requiring retailers to obtain licenses and follow specific rules for sales. It defines consumable hemp products as those intended for inhalation or ingestion (excluding topical products and certain seeds regulated by the FDA), creates a Hemp Control Commission under the existing Liquor Control Commission, and sets licensing procedures. This bill directly affects businesses selling hemp products for consumer use (not resale) and the commission overseeing enforcement. The law aims to regulate these products for public safety while generating tax revenue through excise taxes on consumable hemp sales.