House Bill No. 2897 amends Oklahoma's laws regarding medical marijuana transportation by changing the terminology from "transportation license" to "medical marijuana transporter license." The bill allows licensees to transport medical marijuana specifically to patients with a Veterans Affairs Benefit Summary Letter indicating a 100% disability rating. It establishes requirements for obtaining annual warehouse permits for those maintaining multiple warehouses and outlines necessary documentation for transport, including inventory manifests and sales receipts. The bill also introduces a Medical Marijuana Veterans Transporter Pilot Program, which will last for two years, and mandates that all medical marijuana products be transported in locked containers with clear labeling. Additionally, it requires the use of a seed-to-sale tracking system and specifies that transporter agents must possess a registry identification card, which involves background checks and fees.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new regulations for the delivery of medical marijuana to patients, particularly those with a 100% disability rating from Veterans Affairs. It mandates that all delivery sales from licensed dispensaries to patients be conducted through a third-party vendor, requiring patients to use an application that includes uploading a valid driver’s license, a medical marijuana patient license, a 3D facial map, and a current Veterans Affairs Benefit Summary Letter. The application must also feature facial identification, payment verification, and a location finder. A final 3D facial mapping is required upon the arrival of the transporter to ensure the correct individual receives the delivery. Additionally, dispensaries must display a warning sign about the risks of THC products during pregnancy, which they must produce at their own expense. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
House Conference Committee Substitute: 63-427.16