The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has recently proposed rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance. It is important to note marijuana has not been rescheduled as of this date. However, the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy (Board of Pharmacy) has already received applications for licensure from marijuana-related businesses.
The Board of Pharmacy does not currently have the authority to regulate medical marijuana businesses. Before a license is issued by the Board of Pharmacy, the business must undergo an inspection. If the business is in the medical marijuana industry, the application must be denied by the Board of Pharmacy. As this situation develops, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority will post updates on its website at omma.ok.gov and through its social media platforms and newsletters.
For questions related to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, visit omma.ok.gov/contact or call 405-522-6662, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays (closed on state holidays).
Please remember to check your licensing portal frequently. While we aim to provide timely email updates, it's imperative to actively manage and review your license(s) and personal information in the portal.
To verify or update contact information, log in to the licensing portal and select your business profile. Locate your business license, select Manage Business and choose Update Contact Information. These steps will allow you to check for accuracy or make necessary changes.
Per OMMA rules, growers shall separate all harvested medical marijuana into harvest batches that weigh less than or equal to 15 pounds with the exception of any plant material to be sold to a licensed processor for the purposes of turning the plant material into concentrate which may be separated into harvest batches that weigh less than or equal to 50 pounds. Processors shall separate all medical marijuana product into production batches that contain a volume that is less than or equal to 4 liters of liquid medical marijuana concentrate or that weigh less than or equal to 9 pounds for nonliquid medical marijuana products, and for final medical marijuana products shall contain less than or equal to 1,000 grams of total delta-9-THC.
For more information, please read OAC 442:10-8-1. Testing standards and thresholds in OMMA rules.
When someone contacts OMMA regarding a commercial license, we need to verify the person is authorized to make changes or request information. Authorizations and access can include:
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Person(s) of Interest: Can discuss the license and request changes as applicable. Once identified, can verbally consent for another person to act in this authority for a single phone call only.
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Primary Contact: Can only discuss the license and receive general information. Cannot request account changes or authorize other persons to act on their behalf.
Keep in mind OMMA can't discuss account information or accept requests for changes from Registered Agents, who can only receive service of process.
Whenever you contact OMMA — either via our Call Center or Contact Form — please be ready to confirm your identity just like you would if you were contacting your bank or utility company. If you use our Contact Form and need information about a specific license or application, please help us expedite your request by uploading a copy of valid photo ID to verify your identity. You can upload your ID at the bottom of the Contact Form — look for Your ID.
Last, remember there are several things you can do on your own via the licensing portal, such as check the status of an application, fix a rejected application, submit change requests including a change of ownership, surrender a license and much more. For more information on commercial licensing, including how-to videos, checklists, requirements and forms, please visit omma.ok.gov/businesses.
On July 29, Graves Farm Organics LLC (PAAA-EYKG-PCTX) was suspended for failing to meet state testing requirements and other violations endangering public health and safety.
“There is no room in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana program for operators who disregard the law and endanger public health and safety. We work diligently behind the scenes so patients can trust the marijuana they purchase at dispensaries has been properly tested and is safe for consumption. Regulations are in place for a reason — when operators cut corners, patients suffer,” said OMMA Executive Director Adria Berry.
OMMA and other state agencies will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for Labor Day. Even when OMMA is closed, individuals can log in to the licensing portal to apply for or manage any license with OMMA.
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