Bill No. 640 amends existing laws regarding medical marijuana licenses in Oklahoma, specifically addressing the proximity of medical marijuana dispensaries and growers to schools and places of worship. The bill increases the required distance for dispensaries and commercial growers from schools from 1,000 feet to 3,000 feet. It also introduces a provision that prohibits the establishment of dispensaries within 3,000 feet of any place of worship, while allowing existing licensed dispensaries to continue operating if a school or place of worship is established nearby after their licensing. The bill clarifies that licensed medical marijuana patients cannot be discriminated against in employment or denied custody of children based solely on their status as patients.

Additionally, the bill updates statutory language and definitions, including the definition of a "place of worship" and the conditions under which licensed medical marijuana patients can be penalized in employment settings. It ensures that licensed patients are not unduly restricted from holding state-issued licenses and that municipalities cannot impose zoning laws that entirely prevent the operation of medical marijuana dispensaries. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-425
Floor (Senate): 63-425
Engrossed: 63-425