The House returned to vote on it about 10:30 p.m. Attached is the final version of the bill, which was passed. Assuming the Governor signs it, this will have a significant impact on our industry. I will continue to evaluate this legislation and will be in touch. As always, if you have specific questions, please…
Oregon is to me, a hippie loving- Cannabis embracing- vegan haven. It seems that there is food and Cannabis on every corner. Portland is like, home of the food trucks. Driving around Portland means seeing at least 3 food truck courts within a 15 min drive; that’s been my experience. It is definitely a…
MEDICAL MARIJUANA HIGHLIGHTS by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer1 On Monday, February 3, 2020, Oklahoma’s new legislative session began and within a matter of days, Oklahoma legislators had filed numerous bills relating to Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry. Between now and 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 (the Legislature’s scheduled adjournment date, which is…
by Chip Paul As our industry matures it will be important that we guard the progress and the strides we have made both in our law and within the Oklahoma commercial medical marijuana industry. We have the best law in the country and the best regulatory environment, how do we ensure it is protected and…
by Kayla Johnson Part of what makes the cannabis industry and those who work within it unique is the passion that drives just about everyone involved. While there are always those who are out to make a quick buck, a vast majority of people who work with cannabis are there because they believe in cannabis…
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer Dear Herb-Age Readers, In these days of uncertainty it is important that our industry remains calm, united, and strong. It is my hope that dispensaries will remain open through this harrowing time because they are, in fact, pharmacies. They are such a necessary component of the medical…
by Kayla Johnson There are some people who simply embody some of the best things about the cannabis community and industry: passion, empathy, and a drive to see things change for the better for those who need it most. Arcillia Miller is one of those people, and since the passage of State Question 788, she…
As of this writing there are well over 250,000 patient licenses in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s current population is about 3,980,000. This means that 6.2% of our Oklahoma residents are now medical card holders. WOW! To illustrate how stunning this is, let’s compare Oklahoma to some other states. Guess how many states have 5% of their population…
A Personal Profile by Kayla Johnson The cannabis industry, whether medical or recreational, promotes itself as a fairly united front, and for the most part, it is; we’re all Team Green here, right? As tightly knit as the industry and community can be, it’s not uncommon for patients, businesses, and even advocates to butt…
At this writing SQ806 has just been withdrawn and re-issued as SQ807 for our consideration. This petition effort, if successful, would legalize recreational marijuana here in Oklahoma. I think we are all asking ourselves if this is a good idea in Oklahoma at this time. I think not, and here is why. If you are a…
by Brittney Graham Big Money for Illinois Cannabis became legal on New Year’s Day in Illinois and it was big money to say the least. CBS News reported that 37 state dispensaries made 77,128 transactions the first day of legalization. This translates to over $3.17 million is sales and woah can you say green on…
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer The year 2019 saw a plethora of milestones in Oklahoma’s Medical Marijuana Program and in the cannabis sector nationwide. In looking forward to this year and a new decade, it is important to take stock of battles won and lost on the fields of green. Oklahoma Milestones In…
by Kayla Johnson People become involved in cannabis for different reasons and at different stages in their life. Some people have just discovered the benefits of the plant for the first time in their twenties, while others have been finding relief in one way or another for a few decades now. Some remain patients and…
Like its earlier iteration, SQ 807 proposes amendment of the Oklahoma Constitution. If it advances beyond a period where its language can be challenged, SQ 807 will need 178,000 signatures from registered voters over a yet-to-be determined 90-day window.
The recreational marijuana initiative petition, filed as State Question 806 would add an amendment to the Constitution, which would generally legalize, regulate and tax adult-use marijuana under state law. The petition proposes that taxes fund education, municipalities and state grant programs. The tax revenue would go into a new fund. Oklahoma’s Legislature would have the…
by Brittney Graham Back in March I had the amazing opportunity to sit down with Lucky’s Grow Supply owner and Cannabis community gatherer, John Degerness. We discussed what lead him to open Lucky’s and where the store and brand were headed within the Oklahoma cannabis community in the future. Art, music, nightlife, culture, grow equipment,…
An Overview of the USDA’s Interim Rules by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer1 The 2018 Farm Bill repealed Section 7606 of the Agricultural Act and legalized production of industrial hemp across the country, removing it from the Controlled Substances Act’s definition of “marijuana” and from Schedule I, and vesting the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
My wife, Cynthia Paul, was featured with her personal story in the last Herbage Magazine, which has been well received. You never know when you are that intimate with your story. A lot of people ask me when and how I got interested in cannabis and when I become a patient, so I thought I…
by Brittney Graham Acres of Hemp…nope. The Kern County Sheriffs Office in Arvin, California have seized 10 million, yes you read that right MILLION marijuana plants in 11 hemp fields in a joint effort with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Apparently, they were tipped off that the hemp fields in the area were not…
by Brittney Graham The Cannabis industry expo known as Cannacon made its way to Oklahoma City on Sept.27-28th at the Cox Convention Center. I happen to have been fortunate enough to attend this expo when it came the first time back in April. It could just be me, but I felt that there was so…
by Kayla Johnson Oklahoma’s cannabis industry is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Patient numbers are still steadily climbing, and for the most part, businesses are still thriving, with a few shutting their doors along the way. Tulsa and Oklahoma city both have become canna-capitals in their own ways, but even in the…
Most commercial license holders either are, or will be, renewing their licenses soon. The renewal process is causing numerous issues as the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is now requiring additional information to be submitted. Let me remind you what you all voted for. You need to show proof of ownership (75% Oklahoma owned), submit…
by Kathy Goff, EdD The Green Grow Expo was a regional show for the cannabis industry held September 28-19, 2019 in Tulsa. It was an intimate setting that gave consumers opportunities to actually talk and learn from the vendors. A live demonstration stage offered free educational seminars in the exhibit hall throughout both days of…
Cannabis News and Trending Topics by Brittney Graham Cannabis Café the New Best Part of Waking Up America’s first cannabis café opened its doors October 1st and business has been booming! The café opened in West Hollywood and on the first day customers waited over an hour to get into the new green spot. Lowell…
by Chip Paul oklahomansforhealth.com As I write this we are just past the one year anniversary for the rollout of our medical marijuana program. As most of you know, or have figured out by now, we were set up to fail. By allowing the program to rollout with very little regulation, no lab testing, and…
Cannabis News and Trending Topics by Brittney Graham New Regulations Taking Effect September marks the month for new medical marijuana regulations in the sooner state. Here at Half Baked news we encourage you to read all laws and regulations so you are well versed in your rights. However, here are a few tid bits on…
High Times in Oklahoma On August 24th and 25th the High Times Oklahoma Cannabis Cup will be at the Lost Lakes Amphitheater in Oklahoma City. For some, this is news breaking as High Times was unsure if they were going to be in the Sooner State until the beginning of last month! The excitement can…
by Brittney Graham So, you are in need of a Medical Marijuana Patient License, but need a physician’s recommendation first. There are a ton of patient drives and physician office options to get this accomplished, which is amazing. However, the thought of having to find where you need to be and when, if you need…
compiled by Kayla Johnson As of March 18, there are just under 70,000 patients in the state of Oklahoma. While there’s no shortage of growers and processors ready to put product on the market, there’s also a growing number of those patients who are choosing to grow their cannabis themselves. Demand creates supply, and stores…
By Kayla Johnson Since June 26th, plans that may have been tentative for months or years before that have been able to take root here in Oklahoma. Businesses involving medical marijuana have sprouted up in shocking numbers throughout the state, taking many people by surprise, and causing a bit of a green boom. Buildings that…
Lucky’s Grow Supply by Brittney Graham Lucky’s Grow Supply, 7507 Broadway Extension, is much more than just a cannabis growing supply store. It is a place where the Oklahoma cannabis community can grow, gather, learn, and empower each other. John Degerness, the owner of Lucky’s, dreamed up what his ideal store would look like when…
by Rachel Kennerly, CPA 280E – the most feared and hated number/letter combination in the legal cannabis industry. IRS Section 280E is the US tax code that prohibits businesses involved in the “trafficking of a controlled substance” from deducting expenses from their income. And while medical cannabis is legal in more than half the…
