The new Nebraska law removed cannabis sativa L., known as hemp, and all derivatives and extracts with that concentration of not more than 0.3% THC, when accompanied with a proper license and mandated documentation, from a list of controlled substances. CBD-dominant strains are said to have little or no THC.

"Notwithstanding any other provision of law, hemp (as defined) shall not be considered a controlled substance under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act," according to the law published on the Nebraska Legislature's website.

Attorney General Doug Peterson, who issued two memos before the latest law was passed on the legality of CBD products, did not respond to two emails and a phone call to his office to clarify his interpretation of the new law.

Johanson's attorney Russ Jones said it was his understanding that LB657 legalized CBD oil with 0.3% THC or less. He has asked for a contested preliminary hearing on the case, which is set for July 26, because "it's our contention that he's done nothing wrong."

Jones said he is interested to see if prosecutors have tested Johanson's products.