The bill amends Section 425 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to medical marijuana licenses, specifically addressing the proximity of medical marijuana dispensaries and commercial growers to schools. The key changes include increasing the distance requirement from 1,000 feet to 3,000 feet for both medical marijuana dispensaries and commercial growers from any school entrance. Additionally, the bill clarifies that if a school is established within this distance after a dispensary or grower has been licensed, the existing license will not be affected as long as the business continues to operate under its original licensed purpose.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to protect licensed medical marijuana patients from discrimination in employment and housing based solely on their status as patients. It specifies that employers cannot penalize employees for their status as licensed medical marijuana patients unless it jeopardizes federal benefits. The bill also ensures that licensed patients cannot be denied custody or visitation rights with minor children, and it updates statutory language and references throughout the text. The effective date for the changes is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-425