LINCOLN–(KFOR Nov. 6)–Nebraska voters passed two related ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana and regulate the industry on Tuesday.

Initiative 437 would decriminalize the possession of cannabis up to five ounces, as long as it is prescribed by a health care practitioner for medical reasons.  It received 71% of support from voters.  Initiative 438 would establish a board of regulators to oversee the industry, as well as remove the penalties for the prescription and sale of cannabis for medical reasons.  That got 67% of support from Nebraska voters.

However, uncertainty lingers following a legal challenge due to allegations of fraudulent petition signatures.  That case is under review in Lancaster County District Court.