ENGR. S. B. NO. 1066 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 1066 By: Grellner of the Senate and Newton of the House An Act relating to medical marijuana; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.10, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 427.10), which relates to physician recommendations; updating statutory language; requiring creation and maintenance of certain registry; providing certain requirements for listing on registry ; requiring promulgation of certain rules; and declaring an emergency. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.10, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 427.10), is amended to read as follows: Section 427.10. A. Only licensed Oklahoma allopathic, osteopathic and podiatric physicians may provide a medical marijuana recommendation for a medical marijuana patient license under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. B. A physician who has not completed his or her first residency shall not meet the definition of “physician” under this section and any recommendation for a medical marijuana patient license shall not be processed by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. ENGR. S. B. NO. 1066 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 C. No physician shall be subject to arrest, prosecution or penalty in any manner or denied any right or privilege under state, municipal or county statute, ordinance or resolution, including without limitation a civil penalty or disciplinary action by the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners or by any other business, occupation or professional licensing board or bureau, solely for providing a medical marijuana recommen dation for a patient or for monitoring, treating or prescribing scheduled medication to patients who are medical marijuana licensees. The provisions of this subsection shall not prevent the relevant professional licensing boards from sanctioning a physici an for failing to properly evaluate the medical condition of a patient or for otherwise violating the applicable physician -patient standard of care. D. A physician who recommends use of medical marijuana shall not be located at the same physical address a s a licensed medical marijuana dispensary. E. If the physician determines the continued use of medical marijuana by the patient no longer meets the requirements set forth in the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, the physician shall notify the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority and the license shall be immediately voided without right to an individual proceeding. ENGR. S. B. NO. 1066 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 F. The Authority shall create and maintain a registry of recommending physicians. Beginning January 1, 2026, to be eligib le to provide a medical marijuana recommendation to a licensed patient, a physician shall be registered with the Authority. G. To be registered with the Authority, a physician shall comply with the medical education and continuing medical education requirements described in this section and shall meet all other requirements established by law or rule for the recommending physician’s respective licensure board. The medical education related to medical marijuana shall be completed prior to the physician being listed on the registry and shall be completed annually to remain on the registry. H. The Executive Director of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority shall promulgate rules to establish initial medical education and continuing medical education requi rements for recommending physicians. The State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, the State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, and the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners may consult with the Executive Director of the Authority to develop or identi fy a list of approved medical education courses for recommending physicians. SECTION 2. It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval. ENGR. S. B. NO. 1066 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Passed the Senate the 27th day of March, 2025. Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives