Oklahoma has one of the most liberal medical marijuana programs in the US, approved by voters in 2018 with 57% support. The program allows any physician to recommend cannabis for any condition they believe would benefit, and patients can grow up to 6 mature plants at home. Oklahoma has thousands of dispensaries - more per capita than almost any other state - creating a highly competitive market with low prices. Recreational marijuana remains illegal despite the liberal medical program. Oklahoma's approach represents a unique model of extremely accessible medical cannabis without recreational legalization.
To get a medical marijuana card in Oklahoma: 1) Get a recommendation from any licensed Oklahoma physician stating that you would benefit from medical marijuana, 2) Submit an online application to OMMA with the physician recommendation and required documents, 3) Pay the $100 application fee, 4) Receive your medical marijuana patient license upon approval.
Medical marijuana qualifying conditions in Oklahoma are very broad - any condition for which a licensed physician believes medical marijuana would be beneficial. This includes but is not limited to: cancer, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, PTSD, chronic pain, severe nausea, seizures, muscle spasms, and essentially any condition a doctor deems appropriate. Oklahoma has one of the most inclusive medical programs in the nation.
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) oversees the state's medical marijuana program. OMMA handles patient registration, business licensing, regulation, compliance, and enforcement for all medical cannabis cultivation, processing, and retail operations throughout Oklahoma.
Yes, medical marijuana patients must register with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) to receive a patient license. This license is required to legally possess, purchase, and cultivate medical cannabis in Oklahoma. The state issues physical licenses to patients.
Qualified medical patients access cannabis through state-licensed dispensaries with their medical marijuana patient license and valid government ID. Oklahoma has thousands of licensed dispensaries throughout the state - more per capita than almost any other state - providing extensive access to patients.
Medical marijuana registration costs $100 for a two-year patient license in Oklahoma. This is renewable every two years with an updated physician recommendation. Oklahoma's fees are reasonable compared to many other medical marijuana states, and the two-year validity period is longer than most states.
