Is marijuanas legalized in Oklahoma

Is marijuanas legalized in Oklahoma

1. Medical Marijuana: LEGAL

• Legalized: June 2018 via State Question 788
• Who qualifies: Anyone with a physician’s recommendation (no specific conditions required)
• Regulatory body: Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA)
• Possession limits:
  • 3 oz on person
  • 8 oz at home
  • 1 oz concentrates
  • 72 oz edibles
• Cultivation limits:
  • 6 mature plants
  • 6 seedlings
• Dispensaries: Legal, licensed, and widespread

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2. Recreational Marijuana: ILLEGAL

• Not legalized: State Question 820 (March 2023) failed by public vote
• Proposal details (REJECTED):
  • Would have legalized adult use (21+)
  • Would have allowed expungement of certain marijuana-related offenses
• Reasons for rejection:
  • Concerns over youth access
  • Impact on public safety
  • Oversaturation of medical marijuana businesses

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3. Decriminalization

• Possession without license:
  • Considered a misdemeanor
  • Max $400 fine (since 2019)
• Possession with intent to distribute or repeat offenses:
  • Felony charges still apply

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4. Summary

• Medical marijuana: Legal, accessible, and widely used
• Recreational marijuana: Still illegal
• Future: Recreational use may return to ballots or legislation, but remains restricted for now