The License Approval of Medical Marijuana in Oklahoma
Dispensary applications are now being approved by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). As of November 15, the OMMA had authorized 2,004 applications for medical marijuana.
The Inception
OMMA, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority began taking applications in late August. Each application costs $2,500. When it comes to city regulations, we've seen it in numerous states. According to Tulsa, the city no longer intends to impose a moratorium on future medical marijuana cultivation and processing operations.
As of right now, there are no statutory restrictions on the amount of authorized applications or licenses a corporation may apply for.
Appropriated Requests
In total, 2,004 medical marijuana applications have been granted as of November 15, with half being cultivators, as shown in the table below, which breaks down the number of authorized applications by activity.
Approximately 532 and 232 applications, respectively, come from Oklahoma and Tulsa, the two places with the biggest populations in Oklahoma. Each place’s proportion based on activity and overall license percentage is shown in the table below for each of the top three counties.
The heat map below provides a more comprehensive view of Oklahoma. It's possible to view the approved applications by zip code. There is at least one application in every zip code in the state.
Oklahoma City has the most approved applications. Altcare has nine licenses in this city, with eight of them having distinct addresses. There are six zip codes in Oklahoma and Cleveland counties that had the most accepted applications. For cultivators, manufacturers and dispensaries, we can create heat maps.
Oklahoma City and Tulsa, followed by Edmond City, have the most growers. Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Edmond still have a disproportionate number of producers and dispensaries compared to the rest of the state.
The number of applicants will continue to climb as licenses are so cheaply obtained, but it remains to be seen how many of these companies will actually operate.
There are also other requirements that must be completed before it can be used. After getting a license from the OMMA, growers, processors, and dispensaries must register with the Bureau of Narcotics (BNA). According to our estimates, around 20 percent of the active licenses have not yet been registered with the DVLA.
Oklahoma State Department of Health requires growers to register with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Control, a measure that has angered some corporations. In October, the company Caulfield Holdings Botanicals filed a complaint against the Bureau of Narcotics. In addition, the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture may require commercial licensees to get a nursery grower and/or dealer license.
Where to Get My Dose?
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**Disclaimer: This content is not the advice of a doctor; no product promoted herein is approved by the FDA to treat, cure, or prevent any disease.