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July 2026
OMMA Patient Licensing Updates
Stay up to date with the latest on medical marijuana patients and caregivers in Oklahoma.
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The Latest on Legislation |
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HB 4454: New Packaging Requirements
House Bill 4454 creates clarity around requirements for OMMA-licensed processors when packaging and labeling medical marijuana products. The new law gives specific instructions to the industry regarding product shapes, styles and packaging characteristics that are considered appealing to children including cartoons, toys, animals or likeness to commercially available candy.
- Processors are responsible for ensuring compliance with HB 4454 for all products they package and label.
- Dispensaries are also responsible for ensuring any inventory they accept complies with HB 4454. Anything packaged and labeled on or after Nov. 1, 2026, must meet the new requirements put into law by the legislature.
As the state’s medical marijuana regulatory agency, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority will enforce the new law beginning on Nov.1, 2026
OMMA Permanent Rules in Effect
OMMA's current rules went into effect July 11, 2026.
The permanent rules implement legislative changes from the 2025 legislative session, including HB 2807, SB 518, SB 774, SB 1039 and SB 1066. Additionally, permanent rules include amendments made to July 12, 2025 emergency rules.
For further explanation of rule changes, see the Rule Impact Statement.
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Monitoring Federal Marijuana Rescheduling Status |
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OMMA is closely monitoring the new federal final rules rescheduling state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III, as well as the ongoing Department of Justice (DOJ) and Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) hearings addressing broader cannabis rescheduling.
Marijuana is currently federally classified as Schedule I, which is defined as a substance with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Moving marijuana to the lower-tier Schedule III wouldn’t legalize marijuana federally, but it could loosen restrictions on research and legal commerce that come with the Schedule I status.
The final transcript and decision from the DEA Administrator will follow after the proceedings.
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Advisory Council Meeting
A recording of the July 17th Advisory Council meeting can be found here on the State Senate's webpage. OMMA will continue to communicate new information with licensees as we work toward implementing HB 4454.
The next OMMA Advisory Council meeting is scheduled for October 16, 2026 at 9 a.m.
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OMMA Launches Patient Services Lobby
In-Person Assistance for Patients and Caregivers
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Our Patient Services Lobby officially opened on Monday, June 15. This dedicated customer service space is designed specifically to provide patients and caregivers with direct, in-person support for their licensing inquiries.
To ensure a seamless visitor experience, the OMMA Patient Licensing team launched a pilot phase beginning in March. By inviting 50 real patients with upcoming renewal deadlines to test the lobby and booking system, the team used direct feedback to fine-tune operations ahead of the full-scale opening.
Since opening on June 15, the lobby has assisted 85 patients, generating positive feedback from visitors on the efficiency and one-on-one support felt during each appointment.
Patients and caregivers make up more than 98% of all OMMA licensees, and this new space reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to accessibility, ensuring our largest licensee group receives the same tailored, face-to-face support available to our commercial licensees.
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Details
Location: The lobby is located at our main building in Oklahoma City.
Services: Patient and caregiver application assistance, renewal inquiries and general licensing support.
Preparation checklist and parking instructions will be provided in your confirmation notice once your appointment is successfully booked.
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Appointments
Book your appointment: Select the button below to book your appointment.
Availability: Appointments are available Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (except for state holidays).
If no time slots appear on the booking page, all current sessions are full; additional appointments will be added regularly.
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Additional Support Options
While the Patient Services Lobby is exclusively for patient and caregiver license types, all existing customer service channels remain fully operational for all licensees. Applications and renewals will continue to be processed online. Utilizing the lobby is entirely optional; it is simply an additional service channel designed to offer extra support.
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General inquiries
Call Center: (405) 522-6662
Contact Form: Complete the form on
OMMA’s website.
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Commercial inquiries
Dedicated email support for
commercial licensing and compliance: licensing@omma.ok.gov.
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 OMMA Launches New Webpage Highlighting Quality Assurance Lab
In June, OMMA launched a new webpage dedicated to the OMMA Quality Assurance Laboratory (QA Lab).
Authorized by Senate Bill 813 in 2023, the QA Lab integrates advanced testing capabilities directly into Oklahoma’s medical marijuana regulatory framework. The QA Lab is a key initiative designed to strengthen regulatory oversight, increase transparency and support patient safety across the state’s medical marijuana market.
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 Partners in Progress:
Inside OMMA's Quality Assurance Lab
OMMA recently hosted the Cannabis Regulators Association (CANNRA) in Oklahoma City during the organization’s annual External Stakeholders Meeting. During the event, regulators from across the globe toured OMMA’s QA Lab. Select the button below to hear their perspectives.
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OMMA Launches New Webpage on Recall Process
OMMA recently published a webpage outlining licensee roles and responsibilities in the medical marijuana recall process.
The new page features embargo and recall definitions, triggers and actions steps required by state statutes and administrative rules.
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Accepting Alternative ID Methods
Dispensaries may accept an official OMMA approval email or proof of approved status in the OMMA MedPortal in lieu of a physical patient license card when accompanied by a valid government-issued photo ID.
Dispensaries must also verify that the patient's license is active using OMMA Verify.
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Patient Application Rejections
As a reminder, OMMA rules list specific requirements for patient applicant photos (442:10-1-8). Many applicants have been rejected due to background color, filters or altered images, and blurry or poorly lit photos. Please make sure you send a photo that follows OMMA requirements.
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OMMA Registered Physicians
Below are the list of Oklahoma physicians that have authorized OMMA to share their information publicly. This list is provided only as a courtesy; OMMA does not endorse, warrant or guarantee in any way the services, availability or qualification of these physicians.
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Submit a Business Complaint
OMMA encourages anyone with information regarding potential illegal or non-compliant marijuana operations to submit a tip via the Business Complaint Form.
Tips may be submitted anonymously. All submissions are reviewed by OMMA's Office of Investigation and Enforcement (OIE).
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Medicare and Medicaid Patient Applicants
The nonrefundable patient license application fee for people with proof of enrollment in Medicaid (SoonerSelect) or Medicare, or status as a 100% disabled veteran is $20 plus a $2.50 credit card processing fee. Patients must provide proof of active enrollment. Screenshot the start and end dates of your coverage through the Health Care Authority patient portal and email to patient.lobby@omma.ok.gov.
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Lockbox Latest
Due to unforeseen supply chain challenges affecting the lockbox supplier, there is a delay in fulfilling lockbox requests. OMMA is actively working on options to fulfill pending requests. We appreciate your patience as we work to identify the quickest solution. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
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Contact Us
Submit questions or request assistance via the Contact Form.
Find additional support options on the Contact Us webpage.
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