OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA

CANNABIS REGULATORY COMMISSION

COMMERCIAL APPLICATION PACKET

PART 1 – GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS (APPLIES TO ALL COMMERCIAL LICENSE

TYPES)

1. Authority and Reminder

a. All licenses are revocable privileges under Tribal law and the Omaha Tribe

Cannabis Regulatory Code. They are not property rights.

b. By submitting an application, you consent to investigation, inspections,

background checks, and requests for supplemental information by the Cannabis

Regulatory Commission (the "Commission").

2. Who May Apply

a. Natural persons (21 years or older).

b. Business entities formed under Tribal, state, or federal law, including

corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and Tribal enterprises.

3. How to Apply

a. Complete all of the following:

i. Form A – General Applicant Information

ii. Form B – Ownership and Financial Disclosures

iii. Form C – Operations and Compliance Plan

iv. Form D – Premises and Security Plan

v. License-specific supplements:

1. Form E – Integrated Tribal Enterprise (if applicable)

2. Form F – Cultivation

3. Form G – Processing / Manufacturing

4. Form H – Testing Laboratory

5. Form I – Transport / Distribution

6. Form J – Nursery

b. Submit completed forms, required attachments, and fees:

i. In person: __________________________________

ii. By mail: ____________________________________

iii. By secure portal (if available): __________________

4. Fees

a. There is a non-refundable application fee and a separate license issuance fee if

approved.

b. Annual renewal fees are required to maintain an active license.

c. Specific fee amounts will be set in a separate Commission fee schedule.

5. Completeness Review

a. Applications will first be reviewed for completeness:

i. All required forms are signed.

ii. All required attachments are included.

iii. All required fees are paid.

b. Incomplete applications will result in written notice and a specified time period to

cure before administrative closure.

6. Merit-Based Evaluation

a. The Commission will score and rank applications using published criteria.

b. No random lotteries will be used for the selection of commercial licensees.

c. Evaluation factors may include:

i. Suitability and integrity of owners and management.

ii. Business competence and operational readiness.

iii. Strength of compliance systems and written protocols.

iv. Tribal Member equity and local hiring plans.

v. Community impact and public health protections.

7. Pre-Operational Inspections and Conditional Licenses

a. No commercial operation may begin until the premises passes pre-operational

inspections, including building, fire, security, and inventory systems.

b. The Commission may issue conditional licenses that require specified conditions

to be met before operations may commence.

8. Waiver of Appeal

a. Filing an application constitutes a waiver of any right to appeal the Commission’s

licensing decision to any court or administrative body, except as may be expressly

allowed under Tribal law.

PART 2 – STANDARD FORMS AND REQUIRED MATERIALS

These forms are required for all commercial license types.

FORM A – GENERAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

1. Applicant Type (check one):

a. Individual

b. Corporation

c. Limited Liability Company (LLC)

d. Partnership

e. Tribal enterprise

f. Other: ______________________

2. Applicant Legal Name: __________________________________

3. Doing Business As (if any): ______________________________

4. Mailing Address: _______________________________________

City/State/Zip: _________________________________________

5. Contact Person (Designated Point of Contact)

a. Name: ___________________________

b. Title: ___________________________

c. Email: __________________________

d. Phone: __________________________

e. Physical Address (if different): _________________________

f. Preferred method of service (check one):

i. Email

ii. Physical mail

6. License Category Requested (check all that apply):

a. Integrated (Vertical) Tribal Enterprise

b. Cultivation

c. Processing / Manufacturing

d. Testing Laboratory

e. Transport / Distribution

f. Nursery

7. Statement of Tribal Member Ownership

a. Percentage of equity held by enrolled Omaha Tribal Members: _______ %

8. Attestations

a. I attest that all information in this application is true and correct to the best of my

knowledge.

b. I consent to investigation, background checks, and inspections by the

Commission.

c. I understand that any license issued is a revocable privilege under Tribal law.

Signature: _____________________________ Date: ___________

FORM B – OWNERSHIP, CONTROL AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

1. Ownership Structure

a. Attach an organizational chart showing all direct and indirect owners, including:

i. All persons or entities with 5 percent or more ownership or profit interest.

ii. All officers, directors, managers, and managing members.

iii. Any parent or holding companies.

2. Owner and Key Person Disclosures

For each owner (20 percent or more), officer, director, manager, or managing member, provide:

Commented [AS1]: Consider changing to 20, with key

persons changed to 10

a. Full legal name and any aliases.

b. Date of birth.

c. Residential address and contact information including email address.

Commented [AS2]: include email address

d. Citizenship and Tribal enrollment (if applicable).

e. Role in the business.

f. Percentage ownership and/or profit interest.

g. Resume or a CV describing relevant experience of no more than 250 words

(business, cannabis, agriculture, manufacturing, compliance, or other regulated

industries).

h. Any prior involvement in regulated industries such as gaming, liquor, cannabis,

pharmaceuticals, or others.

3. Background and Suitability Questions

For each owner and key person listed above, answer:

a. Has the individual ever had a professional, business, or regulatory license denied,

suspended, revoked, or subjected to discipline by any tribal, state, or federal

authority?

i. Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, attach an explanation.

b. Is the individual currently involved in any civil lawsuit, administrative action, or

regulatory investigation related to business or professional activities?

i. Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, attach an explanation.

c. Has the individual been charged with or convicted of any felonies in the past ten

(10) years?

i. Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, attach certified records and an explanation.

d. Has the individual ever been an owner, officer, or director of an entity that filed

for bankruptcy?

i. Yes [ ] No [ ]

If yes, attach details.

4. Financial Capacity and Source of Funds

Commented [AS3]: Change to "Resume, CV, or brief

summary (no more than 100 words) describing relevant

experience....

a. Total project budget: $________________

b. Sources of capital (describe each):

i. Equity contributions.

ii. Loans (secured or unsecured).

iii. Equipment leases.

iv. Other sources.

For each material source of funds, provide:

c. Name of lender or investor.

d. Amount provided or committed.

e. Terms (interest rate, collateral, repayment schedule).

f. Proof of funds (bank statements, letters of commitment, or equivalent).

Disclose any profit-sharing arrangements, options, management agreements, or revenueparticipation agreements involving non-owners.

5. Attestation

a. The applicant certifies that all funding sources are lawful and not derived from

criminal activity.

b. The applicant agrees to promptly notify the Commission in writing of any

material change in ownership or financing.

Authorized Signatory: ___________________________ Date: _______

FORM C – OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE PLAN (SUMMARY)

Attach written summaries of your standard operating procedures, tailored to your license type,

covering at least the following (Note: each section should be no more than 2 pages, 12-point

font, single spaced equivalent).

1. Security and Access Control

a. Procedures for controlling access to the premises.

b. Visitor sign-in and escort procedures.

c. Employee identification and badging.

d. Vault and secure storage controls.

2. Inventory Control and Tracking

a. System to be used for seed-to-sale tracking.

b. Process for assigning unique identifiers to plants and products.

c. Procedures for receiving, transferring, and shipping cannabis and cannabis

products.

d. Frequency and method of inventory reconciliations.

e. Procedures for reporting diversion, loss, or theft.

3. Sanitation and Facility Maintenance

a. Cleaning schedules and responsibilities.

b. Employee hygiene requirements and training.

c. Pest control program.

d. Equipment maintenance schedules.

4. Workforce and Training

a. Hiring plans, including opportunities for Omaha Tribal Members.

b. Training topics for new hires and ongoing training.

c. Role-specific training for security, production, quality assurance, etc.

d. Workplace impairment and substance use policy.

5. Incident and Adverse Event Response

a. Procedures for handling security incidents, accidents, and injuries.

b. Product complaint handling.

c. Product quarantine and recall procedures.

6. Community Compatibility

a. Odor, noise, and traffic mitigation measures.

b. Plans for communication with nearby residents or Tribal entities as appropriate.

FORM D – PREMISES AND SECURITY PLAN

1. Site Control

a. Attach copy of deed, lease, or written authorization demonstrating control of the

premises.

b. Identify whether the property is on trust land, restricted fee land, or other Tribal

land status.

2. Premises Description

a. Physical address: _______________________________

b. Legal description (attach if needed).

c. Total square footage: ___________ sq ft

3. Floor Plans

a. Attach scaled floor plans including:

i. All rooms and functional areas.

ii. Secure areas and vaults.

iii. Loading docks and receiving areas.

iv. Storage areas.

v. Office and administrative spaces.

vi. Camera locations and fields of view.

vii. Access control points (doors, gates, badge readers).

4. Surveillance and Alarm Plan

a. Description of video surveillance system, including:

i. Number and type of cameras.

ii. Coverage areas.

iii. Video storage capacity and retention period.

iv. Backup power or redundancy.

b. Description of alarm system, including:

i. Entry and motion sensors.

ii. Monitoring service, if any.

iii. Response protocols.

5. Fire and Life Safety

a. Fire suppression systems (sprinklers, extinguishers).

b. Emergency exits and evacuation routes.

c. Fire safety plan, especially for any extraction operations.

6. Environmental Controls

a. HVAC systems and odor control strategies.

b. Waste handling and storage, including hazardous materials and solvents where

applicable.

c. Water use and discharge plans.

PART 3 – LICENSE-SPECIFIC SUPPLEMENTS

FORM E – INTEGRATED (VERTICAL) TRIBAL ENTERPRISE LICENSE

SUPPLEMENT

Required for Tribally owned enterprises operating multiple functions under one license, if

authorized.

1. Council Authorization and Enterprise Documents

a. Attach Tribal Council resolution authorizing the enterprise.

b. Attach charter, bylaws, operating agreement, or similar governing documents.

c. Attach any joint venture or management agreements with private partners.

2. Integrated Operations Plan

a. Describe how cultivation, processing, testing (if internal), distribution, and retail

(if applicable) will be coordinated.

b. Explain how duties are separated to prevent conflicts of interest, especially for

internal testing or quality assurance functions.

3. Governance and Oversight

a. Describe governance structure (board, executives).

b. Describe reporting obligations to Tribal Council and Commission.

c. Describe internal audit or compliance monitoring functions.

4. Community and Economic Impact

a. Projected employment and job classifications.

b. Tribal Member hiring and training plan.

c. Revenue projections and intended use for Tribal services and programs.

5. Compliance and Reporting

a. Identify an internal compliance officer and their responsibilities.

b. Describe the frequency and type of internal reporting and record-keeping.

FORM F – CULTIVATION LICENSE SUPPLEMENT

1. Cultivation Model

a. Indicate whether the operation is:

i. Indoor

ii. Outdoor

iii. Mixed

b. Canopy size requested: __________________________

2. Genetics and Plant Material

a. Sources of seeds, clones, and mother plants.

b. Procedures for preventing introduction of pests and diseases.

c. Any intellectual property or license agreements related to genetics.

3. Cultivation SOP Summaries

a. Planting and propagation procedures.

b. Pruning, training, and canopy management practices.

c. Integrated pest management and disease control.

d. Harvest procedures, including trimming, drying, curing, and storage.

4. Environmental and Odor Management

a. Odor control measures.

b. Water use and irrigation systems.

c. Runoff and discharge management.

d. Soil or growth media management, including disposal or reuse.

5. Waste and Destruction

a. Procedures to render cannabis waste unusable where required.

b. Documentation and logging of destruction events.

FORM G – PROCESSING / MANUFACTURING LICENSE SUPPLEMENT

1. Product Types

a. Intended product categories (check all that apply):

i. Edibles

ii. Beverages

iii. Concentrates

iv. Vape cartridges

v. Tinctures

vi. Topicals

vii. Other: _______________________

2. Extraction and Infusion Methods

a. Description of extraction methods (e.g., solvent-based, CO2, non-solvent).

b. List of solvents or gases used, if any.

c. Description of equipment and safety controls.

3. Food Safety and Quality

a. Description of food safety program (e.g., HACCP or equivalent).

b. Allergen control measures.

c. Cross-contamination prevention.

4. Packaging and Labeling

a. Description of packaging types (child-resistant, tamper-evident).

b. Draft sample labels showing:

i. Product name.

ii. THC and other cannabinoid content per serving and per package.

iii. Ingredient list and allergen information.

iv. Required health and safety warnings.

v. Batch or lot numbers and tracking identifiers.

5. Product Stability and Shelf Life

a. Approach to determining product shelf life.

b. Storage conditions and recommendations.

FORM H – TESTING LABORATORY LICENSE SUPPLEMENT

1. Scope of Testing

a. Types of samples to be tested (flower, concentrates, edibles, vapes, etc.).

b. Analyses to be performed (potency, microbial, mycotoxins, heavy metals,

pesticides, residual solvents, etc.).

2. Accreditation and Methods

a. Current or planned accreditation status (for example, ISO/IEC 17025).

b. List of analytical methods and instruments to be used.

c. Method validation summaries.

3. Quality Management System

a. Quality assurance and quality control procedures.

b. Calibration and maintenance schedules for instruments.

c. Use of control samples, blanks, and reference standards.

d. Participation in proficiency testing programs.

4. Independence and Conflict of Interest

a. Policy ensuring the lab does not have financial interests in licensees whose

products it tests.

b. Procedures to prevent undue influence on test results.

5. Data Integrity and Reporting

a. Certificate of Analysis format.

b. Electronic data management and security.

c. Procedures for reporting results to clients and to the Commission.

FORM I – TRANSPORT / DISTRIBUTION LICENSE SUPPLEMENT

1. Transport Model

a. Description of business model (own fleet, contract drivers, etc.).

b. Number and type of vehicles to be used.

c. Service area within Tribal lands.

2. Vehicle and Security Plan

a. Description of vehicle security features (locked compartments, alarms).

b. Policies on vehicle loading and unloading.

c. Policies for stopping, parking, and overnight storage.

3. Manifest and Chain of Custody

a. Procedures for generating and using transport manifests.

b. Documentation at pickup and delivery.

c. Procedures for handling returns, rejected shipments, and quarantined product.

4. Incident Reporting

a. Procedures for responding to accidents, theft, or loss.

b. Notification requirements to law enforcement and the Commission.

FORM J – NURSERY LICENSE SUPPLEMENT

1. Scope of Nursery Operations

a. Types of plant material to be produced:

i. Seeds

ii. Clones

iii. Immature plants

b. Intended customers: licensed cultivators and other licensees only.

2. Plant Health and Genetics

a. Disease and pest screening protocols.

b. Mother plant maintenance and replacement schedule.

c. Genetic tracking and record keeping.

3. Biosecurity Measures

a. Quarantine procedures for new genetics or returned plant material.

b. Cleaning and sanitation procedures for propagation areas and equipment.

4. Sales and Transfers

a. Procedures to ensure transfers occur only to properly licensed entities.

b. Integration of all plant movements into the approved tracking system.

PART 4 – APPLICATION REVIEW AND SCORING (FOR COMMISSION USE)

The Commission may apply a scoring system covering:

1. Suitability and Integrity of Applicant and Owners.

2. Business and Operational Readiness.

3. Compliance and Safety Systems.

4. Tribal Member Participation and Local Impact.

5. Facility and Premises Suitability.

Specific scoring criteria and minimum required scores may be adopted by separate Commission

policy or schedule.