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Gov. Kevin Stitt approved OMMA emergency rule updates that will go into effect June 1, 2024.
The emergency rules update and clarify testing requirements for licensed testing laboratories beginning June 1, 2024.
The June 1 emergency rules will implement legislative changes mandated by House Bill 4056 (2022) and address changes in state law under 63 O.S. § 427.17. The rules also incorporate recommendations for equipment, standards and operating procedures submitted by a committee of licensed Oklahoma medical marijuana laboratories to OMMA on June 1, 2023.
Based on the laboratory standardization committee recommendations, the new emergency rules will amend testing requirements in Subchapter 8, including OAC 442:10-8-1, OAC 442:10-8-2, OAC 442:10-8-3, OAC 442:10-8-4 and OAC 442:10-8-5. OMMA also received feedback during the public comment period for proposed permanent rules and adjusted the laboratory standardization and testing requirements accordingly:
- Replaced the term “flash frozen” with “fresh frozen” in OAC 442:10-8-1(i)(9).
- Broadened instrumentation for heavy metal analysis in OAC 442:10-8-1(i)(4)(B).
- Updated CCV and LCS limits in OAC 442:10-8-1(i).
- Removed specific sample preparation requirements for microwave digestion in OAC 442:10-8-1(i)(4)(D).
- Lowered required sample sizes from 7 grams to 5 grams in OAC 442:10-8-3(b)(1).
- Reduced laboratory quality control samples required in OAC 442:10-8-1(i)(1).
- Adjusted required pesticide testing in OAC 442:10-8- 1(s)(1)(b) and OAC 442:10-8-1(s)(4).
Visit omma.ok.gov/comment to see the comments and OMMA’s responses in full.
Licensees must comply with these updated testing standards beginning June 1, 2024.
Visit our Rulemaking Process page to see a copy of the emergency rules that go into effect June 1.
To view a current copy of the rules at any time, visit omma.ok.gov/rules.
Need More Information?
OMMA has a Rulemaking Process page on our website that explains how emergency rules and permanent rules come into effect.
OMMA sends licensees information about the annual rulemaking process, including public comment opportunities, in newsletters and other email updates. You can also follow us on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) for timely information about rulemaking.
Visit omma.ok.gov/rules at any time for a current copy of the rules and go to omma.ok.gov/contact if you have questions or comments.
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