The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) made two arrests after an inspection at a licensed grow facility revealed thousands of untagged marijuana plants.

OMMA inspectors found more than 4,600 marijuana plants and more than 470 pounds of harvest marijuana flower and buds not reported in the state inventory tracking system as mandated by law. The call to action came through OMMA’s dedicated line for law enforcement, leading to an investigation and arrests.

“This is another example of our commitment to uproot those operating criminally from our medical market,” said OMMA Executive Director Adria Berry. “Let this serve as a reminder that we will continue our goal to regulate a safe and fair industry through action like this, ensuring bad actors are held accountable.”

Read the full news release from Oct. 9.

A certificate of analysis, or COA, is the final report published by the laboratory where medical marijuana or a medical marijuana product was tested. COAs also provide information such as cannabinoid potency.

COAs are created by accredited laboratories licensed by OMMA. Accreditation is a requirement of medical cannabis testing facilities to receive their license from OMMA. Accrediting bodies ensure that labs have demonstrated and met a standard within the laboratory for testing analytes set by the accreditor.

When lawmakers create new state laws regarding medical marijuana, OMMA enters the rulemaking process to incorporate the new state laws into OMMA’s permanent rules. Rulemaking involves an extensive public comment period, and the next public comment period will begin in late 2023 on a new set of proposed permanent rules.

Be sure to watch your inbox, follow us on social media and check omma.ok.gov/comment for opportunities to be a part of the rulemaking process. Visit omma.ok.gov/rules for a copy of OMMA’s current rules and to learn more about the rulemaking process.

OMMA is pleased to host our next Veterans Roundtable from 1-3 p.m. Oct. 26. This session will focus primarily on patient safety. The session is in the Multipurpose Room on the first floor of the east side of the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd.

Please RSVP to attend. Free parking is available in the south lot. The closest entrance is on the east side, and ADA compliant entrances are on the south and west sides. Administrators of the Oklahoma State Capitol recommend parking in the south lot. Parking is free, but the area can get crowded when the Legislature is in session (February-May). Tobacco and cannabis consumption are prohibited in and around the state Capitol.

If you have questions, please contact OMMA Education and Outreach Manager Nyomi Barrick-Wommack.

Complaints about medical marijuana businesses are reviewed by OMMA’s Compliance Department. Compliance inspectors and/or law enforcement officers may follow up on complaints for further investigation.

Visit omma.ok.gov/complaint to use the OMMA Business Complaint form. You may remain anonymous if you want. Please provide as much information as possible. Complaints are reviewed in the order received, but threats to public health and safety are prioritized.

Even when OMMA is closed, individuals can log in to the licensing portal to apply for or manage any license with OMMA.