Group Collecting Signatures for Measure to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in Oklahoma

State Question 797 would allow anyone over the age of 21 to legally possess, use, grow, process and sell marijuana.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – A new petition that would legalize recreational marijuana in Oklahoma is already collecting signatures.

Last week, voters across Oklahoma approved State Question 788, which legalizes medical marijuana for some patients with health conditions.

Under the state question, a person 18 years or older would need to apply for a medical marijuana license with the Oklahoma State Department of Health after receiving a note from their doctor. If approved, the patient would then have to pay $100 to obtain that license.

Now, another petition is underway to legalize recreational marijuana in the state.

In May, ‘Green the Vote’ announced that it was seeking a constitutional amendment that would allow adults to use marijuana recreationally.

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