Medical marijuana compliance efforts highlighted as deadline to hire more staff looms

September 13, 2021
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Oklahoma
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Amid concerns with Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority meeting the Legislature’s directive to hire more compliance inspectors, the agency’s new director agreed further regulations are still “absolutely” needed for the expanding industry.

During an interim study to address the relationship of medical cannabis businesses to others in the agriculture industry, OMMA leaders reported progress of “about 40%” to having businesses undergo a full inspection this year.

Asked by Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, whether there should be a “temporary moratorium” on issuing new grow licenses “until we can get a handle” on staffing needs, illegal activity and agricultural impacts, new OMMA Director Adria Berry didn’t fully nix the idea. State law does not limit the number of commercial licenses the OMMA and Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics can approve, but a business must have proper licensing from both before it can open.

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