This bill amends the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act in Oklahoma, specifically updating Section 2-402. Key changes include an increase in the special assessment trauma-care fee from One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) to Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), which will be deposited into the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund. Additionally, the bill modifies the language regarding penalties for violations, replacing the term "confinement" with "imprisonment in a county jail" for misdemeanor offenses.
The bill also outlines the consequences for repeat offenders, establishing a structured approach to penalties based on the number of violations within a ten-year period. For a fourth violation, the offense escalates to a felony, with provisions for the court to defer proceedings and allow for a diversion program. Importantly, the bill specifies that these provisions do not apply to violations related to the possession of marijuana. The effective date for these changes is set for November 1, 2026.