The bill amends Oklahoma's laws regarding medical marijuana transporter licenses, specifically updating Section 427.16 of Title 63. It expands the eligibility for these licenses to include not only licensed medical marijuana commercial growers, processors, and dispensaries but also research and education facilities. The transporter license will be valid for one year and is non-transferable with ownership changes. Additionally, licensed transporters are permitted to maintain warehouses for temporary storage and distribution of medical marijuana products, provided they adhere to security and suitability requirements set by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. Key changes include the introduction of an inventory manifest system for tracking products and the requirement for transportation vehicles to be equipped with GPS trackers and locked containers.

The bill also establishes regulations for transporter agents, including a $25 annual fee for obtaining a transporter agent license and the issuance of a registry identification card by the Authority within 30 days of application. Vehicles used for transportation must meet specific insurance and security standards, and an inventory manifest detailing the originating and receiving licensees, as well as product quantities, must be prepared prior to transport. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining inventory manifests and logs for seven years and requires receiving licensees to refuse any products not accompanied by an inventory manifest. The Authority is empowered to revoke or suspend licenses for regulatory violations, enhancing compliance and accountability in the medical marijuana transportation framework. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

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