The bill amends existing laws regarding medical marijuana licenses in Oklahoma, specifically focusing on the identification numbers associated with medical marijuana patient licenses and the establishment of a medical marijuana use registry. Key changes include the modification of the identification number from a twenty-four-character to a twelve-character format, along with the addition of a PDF417 barcode for verification purposes. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which will manage applications for medical marijuana patient and caregiver licenses, dispensaries, growers, and processors, and ensure that all records are kept confidential in compliance with state and federal privacy laws.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for short-term and temporary medical marijuana patient licenses, catering to individuals with limited physician recommendations or out-of-state medical marijuana license holders. It establishes a caregiver license for individuals assisting homebound patients, while also ensuring that all applicants for medical marijuana licenses must be at least eighteen years old, with specific exceptions for minors. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, and will apply to any new or replacement medical marijuana patient licenses issued after that date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63-420
Floor (House): 63-420
Floor (Senate): 63-420
Engrossed: 63-420
Enrolled (final version): 63-420