Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB1750

Introduced

2/5/24

Refer

2/6/24

Caption

Medical marijuana; requiring additional education for physicians recommending medical marijuana licensure; requiring certain education for dispensary employees. Effective date.

Impact

The implications of SB 1750 on state law include more stringent oversight of the medical marijuana recommendation process. This bill intends to ensure that physicians are adequately trained and knowledgeable about medical marijuana's uses and risks, thereby aiming to bolster the safety and effectiveness of treatments provided under the medical marijuana framework in Oklahoma. The bill's requirement for a registry could also enhance the medical marijuana licensing process, allowing for better tracking of practitioners and their qualifications.

Summary

Senate Bill 1750 aims to enhance the standards required for physicians who provide recommendations for medical marijuana licenses in Oklahoma. The bill stipulates that only licensed allopathic, osteopathic, and podiatric physicians can make these recommendations, alongside requiring that these physicians complete a set of medical education and continuing education standards established by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. Importantly, the bill also mandates a registry of recommending physicians to ensure compliance with these educational requirements and other regulatory standards.

Contention

Notably, there are points of contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding its impact on access to medical marijuana. Critics may argue that stricter education and credentialing requirements could potentially limit the number of physicians eligible to recommend medical marijuana, thus making it more difficult for patients to obtain necessary licenses. Additionally, the bill imposes penalties against physicians who fail to meet these requirements, which may be interpreted as punitive and could create a chilling effect on physicians considering engaging in medical marijuana recommendation practices.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

OK SB806

Medical marijuana; requiring verification of ownership or lease of a licensed medical marijuana business. Effective date.

OK SB439

Medical marijuana; modifying requirements for recommending physicians of minor patient; requiring qualifying medical conditions for recommendations; requiring in-person examination. Effective date.

OK HB1014

Medical marijuana; prohibiting medical marijuana dispensaries from being located near places of worship; defining term; effective date.

OK SB177

Medical marijuana; requiring the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to offer a minimum amount of seed-to-sale tracking systems for licensees. Effective date.

OK HB1711

Medical marijuana; requiring transmission of monthly usage reports in certain format to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority; codification; effective date.

OK SB116

Medical marijuana; prohibiting certain medical marijuana facilities from operating in certain areas. Effective date.

OK SB810

Medical marijuana; requiring insurance verification for licensees transporting medical marijuana; providing exception for transportation under certain conditions; allowing the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority to revoke exception. Effective date.

OK HB2146

Medical marijuana; authorizing the issuance of nonresident medical marijuana licenses; effective date.

OK HB1616

Medical marijuana; Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act; requiring disclosure of conflicts of interests from certain elected officials; effective date.

OK SB801

Medical marijuana; requiring licensed medical marijuana commercial growers to inform retail suppliers or electric cooperatives license status; requiring monthly electricity and water usage reports. Effective date.