State Question , the result of an activist-led signature drive launched more than two years ago, makes it legal to grow, sell and use marijuana for medicinal purposes. The proposed law outlines no qualifying conditions, which would allow physicians to authorize its use for a broad range of ailments -- a fact that sparked bitter opposition, particularly from law enforcement. Under the proposed law, a two-year medical marijuana license would allow someone to possess up to 8 ounces of marijuana, six mature plants and six seedlings, along with edibles and concentrated forms of the drug. Mary Fallin said she feared the proposal would essentially legalize recreational pot and said if it passed she would likely call on lawmakers to return for a special session to set up a regulatory framework for medicinal pot. Oklahoma's is the first marijuana question on a state ballot in , with elections scheduled for later this year in Michigan and Utah.
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What happens if SQ 788 passes?
Cannabis in Oklahoma is legal for possession and use for medicinal purposes with a state-issued license, while CBD oil derived from industrial hemp is legal without a license. As part of a larger trend nationwide to restrict cannabis, Oklahoma banned the drug in In , Oklahomans for Health circulated a petition to get medical cannabis legalization on the ballot, but failed to gain sufficient signatures.
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We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Voters in Oklahoma on Tuesday elected to legalize medical marijuana , which makes the state the 30th to allow the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. Minors can get a license but will require the approval of two physicians and their parent or legal guardian. A new office in the Oklahoma State Department of Health will enforce regulations, including licensing for dispensaries, growers, and processors. With 99 percent of precincts reporting , 56 percent of voters supported medical marijuana, while 43 percent opposed it. A review of the research , from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine , found that marijuana is a promising treatment for chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and multiple sclerosis. One big reason: federally, marijuana remains illegal for any purpose. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.
Medical marijuana would be legal for people 18 and over with a state issued license if SQ passes. In June, Oklahomans will vote on State Question , a ballot initiative to legalize medical marijuana, and many people are asking — how has this worked in other states? While thirty states and Washington, D. For example: New Hampshire allows just four dispensaries in the entire state, while in Louisiana only cannabis in a non-smokeable form is legal. Oklahoma borders three states that have legalized medical marijuana: Arkansas, Colorado and New Mexico. The Oklahoma State Department of Health will create a regulatory office to oversee the program. This office will receive all licensing applications related to medical marijuana and would be funded by medical marijuana sales taxes. Licensed patients could have up to 3 ounces of marijuana on them and up to 8 ounces at their home. They could also legally grow plants — up to 6 mature plants and 6 seedlings.
