Bill No. 697 amends the existing law regarding medical marijuana transporter licenses in Oklahoma. It establishes a medical marijuana transporter license as a category within the medical marijuana business license framework, allowing licensed growers, processors, dispensaries, research facilities, education facilities, and testing laboratories to obtain this license. The bill outlines specific requirements for license issuance, including the need for proper application and determination of the physical and technical suitability of the proposed site and facility by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. Additionally, it mandates that all transporters use a seed-to-sale tracking system to create inventory manifests that document the transport or temporary storage of medical marijuana products.

The bill also introduces new provisions regarding the operation of warehouses by licensed transporters, requiring them to apply for and receive permits for each warehouse location, which must be approved and inspected by the Authority. It specifies that inventory manifests must include detailed information about the origination and destination of the medical marijuana, as well as any temporary storage locations. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate records for seven years and outlines penalties for violations of the provisions. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-427.16
Floor (Senate): 63-427.16
Engrossed: 63-427.16