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How To Become a Licensed marijuana Grower, Distributor, and Seller in Oklahoma

The Information You Need To Know

By Joshua C. Smith

There are basically four types of business marijuana licenses in Oklahoma:

A medical marijuana grower license allows a business to legally grow marijuana for medical purposes in Oklahoma. Licensed growers can sell to licensed processors and licensed dispensaries only. Grower licenses will be in the form of a license certificate. Licensed growers must comply with Title 63 O.S. § 420 et seq. and the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 310:681.

A medical marijuana processor license allows a business to legally process marijuana for medical purposes in Oklahoma. Licensed processors can sell to licensed dispensaries and other licensed processors. Licensed processors may also process marijuana into a concentrated form for a patient license holder for a fee. Processor licenses will be in the form of a license certificate. Licensed processors must comply with Title 63 O.S. § 420et seq. and the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 310:681.

A medical marijuana dispensary license allows a business to legally sell medical marijuana and medical marijuana products, including mature plants and seedlings. Licensed dispensaries can only sell to patient license holders, caregiver license holders, research license holders, and the parent or legal guardian named on a minor patient's license. Dispensaries engaging in unlawful sales may be fined, or their licenses may be revoked. Dispensary staff may validate licenses using the OMMA verification system, which will be available in early September. Staff may also validate the purchaser's identity. Dispensary licenses will be in the form of a license certificate. Licensed dispensaries must comply with Title 63 O.S. § 420et seq. and the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 310:681.

A medical marijuana transportation license will be provided with an approved grower, processor, or dispensary license. A transportation license is in the form of a notation on the grower, processor, or dispensary license and allows an individual/entity to legally transport medical marijuana with a copy of the license.

Licensed transporters can legally transport medical marijuana from a licensed grower, licensed processor, or licensed dispensary to a licensed grower, licensed processor, licensed dispensary, or licensed researcher. Licensed transporters must comply with Title 63 O.S. § 420et seq. and the Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 310:681.

"It is crucial that you seek quality legal assistance to ensure you comply with all state regulations "

The basic requirements to apply:

Applicants must be 25 or older.

Individual applicants must be Oklahoma residents.

Members, managers, and board members of entity applicants must all be Oklahoma residents.

Entities must show that at least 75% ownership held by an Oklahoma resident.

All owners and officers must provide a background check; nonviolent felony convictions in the last two years and any other felony conviction in the last five years for any owner will disqualify the applicant.

Unless the business entity is a Sole Proprietorship or General Partnership, the applying entity must submit a copy of the Oklahoma Secretary of State's certificate of good standing document. For more information, visit the Oklahoma Secretary of State at www.sos.ok.gov.

Dispensaries must provide proof that they are not within 1,000 feet of any entrance to any public or private school.

Separate licenses are required for every business location. Meaning a business that wants to process, grow, transport, and dispense will need to apply and be licensed for each. Licenses are valid for one year.

Marijuana businesses must also submit to a commercial license background check which requires will look at candidates criminal history.

Why You Should Hire An Attorney

An attorney will help ensure you qualify and will set up your business for optimal success. An attorney will help you decide which business structure is best for your business. Whether it is an LLC, Corp, Partnership, Sole Proprietor ect.

Then, an attorney will help you through the rigorous licensing process which can be long and tedious. An attorney will also help you with your background check including expunging your record to ensure you pass.

Lastly, an attorney will help in ensure you stay in compliance when starting your new operation.

The law office of Joshua C. Smith is helping entrepreneurs in Oklahoma launch their Marijuana business and achieve financial success. Call today and see why Joshua C. Smith is Oklahoma's Marijuana Lawyer.

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