Oklahoma Extends Ban on New Medical Cannabis Businesses Until 2026

The state’s ban on issuing new medical cannabis licenses was extended to Aug. 1, 2026, two years after the initial expiration date.

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May 16, 2023

Oklahoma has extended its ban on establishing new medical cannabis businesses until 2026.

Gov. Kevin Stitt signed House Bill 2095 into law May 2 to extend the state’s moratorium prohibiting regulators from issuing any new medical cannabis dispensary, processor or commercial grower licenses until Aug. 1, 2026, two years after the initial expiration date, NORML reported.

As of May 1, there are 365,667 registered medical patients, 1,497 caregivers, 6,675 growers, 2,865 dispensaries, and 1,805 processors in Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority.

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