SB 1039: Medical marijuana license; modifying grounds for certain denials; notice; fees. Effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was revised to transition from a House version to a Senate version, removing references to patient licenses and focusing exclusively on medical marijuana business licensing. The most significant change is the introduction of a tiered fee structure for commercial growers based on their cultivation size (canopy square footage or acres), replacing a previous flat fee system. Additionally, the bill now mandates that growers with both indoor and outdoor facilities must obtain separate licenses for each type of operation.

Scope change

The scope narrowed from covering both patient and business licenses to focusing solely on business licenses (growers, processors, dispensaries, transporters, and testing labs).

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to medical marijuana patient licenses, including possession limits and patient application fees.

REQUIREMENT

Added a tiered fee system for commercial growers where fees increase based on the total square footage of canopy or acres cultivated.

Added a requirement that growers operating both indoor and outdoor facilities must obtain separate licenses for each facility type.

DEFINITION

Added a new definition for 'canopy' to clarify it means the total surface area dedicated to flowering marijuana plants.

FISCAL

Changed the fee structure for commercial growers from a flat rate to a variable rate based on cultivation scale.

SB1039 (3-25-25) (HALL) FA2.PDF → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The document transitioned from a Senate committee amendment draft to the House Floor version, incorporating specific text changes related to medical marijuana regulations. The most significant substantive change involves the addition of a provision stating that a lack of a certificate of occupancy should not be the sole reason for denying a business application, which protects applicants from automatic rejection due to missing paperwork. The version also includes the full text of the bill, detailing possession limits, license fees, and the establishment of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on regulating medical marijuana patient and business licenses, but the enforcement criteria for business applications were modified to prevent denial based solely on missing certificates of occupancy.

ENFORCEMENT

Added a provision stating that the lack of a certificate of occupancy cannot be the sole cause for denying a medical marijuana business application.

TECHNICAL

Converted the document from a Senate amendment draft to the official House Floor version, including page headers and full statutory text.

Replaced the Senate chamber header with the House of Representatives floor version header and updated the legislative session details.

SB1039 (3-18-25) (ALVORD) FS FA1.PDF → SB1039 (3-25-25) (HALL) FA2.PDF · 1 edit

MINOR

The document provided is a procedural amendment record rather than a substantive change to the bill's text. It records a motion by Senator Hall to add a specific exemption regarding the 'certificate of occupancy' to the denial criteria for medical marijuana applications, but the actual text of the bill remains unchanged in this snippet.

REQUIREMENT

A motion was filed to add an exemption stating that the lack of a certificate of occupancy cannot be the sole reason for denying a medical marijuana application.

Senate Conference Committee Substitute → SB1039 (3-18-25) (ALVORD) FS FA1.PDF · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was converted from a Conference Committee Substitute to a Floor Substitute, indicating it is now ready for final floor consideration rather than being a compromise version. The text was updated to reference a new legislative chapter (Chapter 182) instead of the previous Senate Bill number. Substantively, the bill clarifies the legal possession limits for medical marijuana patients and modifies the grounds for denying applications to focus on failure to meet criteria or improper completion of forms.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding possession limits and denial grounds was clarified and slightly modified, while the procedural status of the bill changed from a conference substitute to a floor substitute.

TECHNICAL

The document title and header were changed from 'Conference Committee Substitute' to 'Floor Substitute', indicating the bill has moved to the final stage of legislative review.

Statutory references were updated to cite 'Chapter 182, O.S.L. 2024' instead of 'Enrolled Senate Bill No. 774'.

REQUIREMENT

The grounds for denying a medical marijuana application were modified to explicitly include failure to meet stated criteria, improper application completion, unpaid fees, or reasons listed in specific sections of the Medical Marijuana Act.

New provisions were added stating that applications resubmitted with non-clerical errors or omissions will be denied.

House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill → Senate Conference Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a House Committee Substitute to a Senate Conference Committee Substitute, indicating it has been reconciled with other versions. The primary substantive change is the update of the legislative history reference in Section 1, shifting the citation from a 2024 chapter to the Enrolled Senate Bill No. 774. Additionally, page numbering and request numbers were updated to reflect the new document version.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on medical marijuana licensing and regulations; no new eligibility criteria, fees, or enforcement mechanisms were introduced in this specific diff.

TECHNICAL

Updated the legislative history citation in Section 1 to reference Enrolled Senate Bill No. 774 instead of the previous 2024 chapter reference.

Changed the document title from 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE' to 'CONFERENCE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE'.

Updated internal page numbers and request numbers associated with the document version.

Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 → House Committee Substitute for Senate Bill · 3 edits

MINOR

The House Committee replaced the entire text of the bill with a new version, effectively resetting the legislation. The primary substantive change is the addition of specific rules for the license issuance process, requiring the Department of Health to mail approval or denial letters within 14 business days and granting applicants 30 days to correct missing information if an application is rejected. The bill also updated its internal page numbering and committee identification details.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains focused on medical marijuana licensing, but the specific administrative procedures for issuing and denying licenses have been clarified and expanded.

REQUIREMENT

Added a requirement that the Department of Health must mail approval, rejection, or denial letters to applicants within 14 business days of receiving their application.

Added a provision allowing applicants 30 days to submit missing required information if an application is rejected for failure to provide it.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill's title page and page footers to reflect the House Committee Substitute version with new request numbers.

Enrolled (final version) → Proposed Policy Committee Substitute 1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to replace the entire text with a revised version that updates statutory references and clarifies the grounds for denying medical marijuana applications. While the core possession limits and authority structure remain largely the same, the amendment removes specific procedural details regarding application rejection timelines and adds a requirement to notify applicants about additional licensing fees.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains focused on regulating medical marijuana licenses, but the amendment tightens the criteria for application denial and updates the legal citations to reflect recent changes in Oklahoma law.

REQUIREMENT

Updated statutory references in the title and Section 1 to align with the latest amendments to 63 O.S. 2021 and 427.14.

Changed the description of the bill's purpose to emphasize modifying grounds for denial and requiring notification of additional fees, rather than establishing new time limits for resubmission.

Deleted specific language detailing the 14-day timeline for the Authority to mail rejection or denial letters and the 30-day window for applicants to resubmit missing information.

Added language requiring the Authority to notify applicants regarding additional licensing fees.

Added language mandating that applications be denied if the applicant fails to remit required fees.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 4 edits · Jun 11, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was finalized as an enrolled version, updating the title to reflect it is based on a prior Senate bill. The core policy content regarding possession limits, fees, and application procedures remains largely the same, but the final version adds a new provision requiring the Authority to provide a system to validate license authenticity and includes a new requirement to seal patient records for privacy protection.

Scope change

The bill's scope is now explicitly tied to a previous legislative session (SB 774), clarifying its legal lineage. The applicability to patients, caregivers, and businesses remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

The title and preamble were updated to reflect that this is the enrolled final version, referencing the original Senate Bill No. 774 from the 60th Legislature.

Minor formatting and citation updates were made to align with standard enrolled bill formatting, including removing 'Engrossed' and updating references to the specific prior session.

REQUIREMENT

A new requirement was added for the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to establish a method (website and phone) to validate the authenticity of patient licenses using identification numbers and barcodes.

A new requirement was added mandating that all medical marijuana patient and caregiver records be sealed to protect applicant privacy.

Amended And Engrossed → Engrossed · 2 edits · May 28, 2025

MINOR

The bill was renumbered from an 'Engrossed House Amendment' to an 'Engrossed Senate Bill' and reorganized to clearly present the full text of Section 1. The substantive legal content regarding medical marijuana licenses, possession limits, and application fees appears to remain consistent, though the formatting and line numbers were shifted during the amendment process.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; the text now reflects the final version as passed by the Senate.

TECHNICAL

The document header was changed from 'Engrossed House Amendment' to 'Engrossed Senate Bill', indicating the bill has been approved by the Senate and is in its final form.

Line numbers and paragraph breaks were restructured to align with standard legislative formatting for the final Senate version.

Introduced → Amended And Engrossed · 5 edits · May 28, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was significantly rewritten to expand its scope from solely regulating business licenses to also regulating patient licenses, possession limits, and enforcement procedures. The new version introduces specific possession limits for patients, establishes fees for patient licenses, and creates a misdemeanor offense with a citation process for unlicensed possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Scope change

The bill's scope expanded from only medical marijuana business licensing to include patient licensing, possession limits, and enforcement mechanisms for unlicensed possession.

SCOPE

Added comprehensive regulations for medical marijuana patient licenses, including application processes, validity periods, and fees.

ELIGIBILITY

Established specific possession limits for licensed patients (e.g., 3 ounces on person, 8 ounces at home) and defined penalties for unlicensed possession.

FISCAL

Changed fee structures to include biannual patient license fees ($100 or $20 for Medicaid/Medicare) in addition to business license fees.

ENFORCEMENT

Created a new misdemeanor offense for unlicensed possession of up to 1.5 ounces, allowing law enforcement to issue written citations instead of arrest.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for short-term and temporary licenses for out-of-state residents and those with limited physician recommendations.

Medical marijuana license; modifying grounds for certain denials; notice; fees. Effective date.

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