SB1499

Medical marijuana; requiring the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Advisory Council to hire Executive Director; allowing removal of Executive Director with cause. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma SB1499 mandates the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Advisory Council to hire an Executive Director and allows for removal.

Oklahoma SB1499 amends the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority's structure by requiring the Executive Advisory Council to hire an Executive Director, who must report to the Council. The bill allows for the removal of the Executive Director if there is cause. The Executive Director may employ or contract with attorneys for legal advice and representation. The bill also grants the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and the Attorney General peace officer powers for enforcing medical marijuana laws.

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Where it stands

Current
Business and Insurance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance

Feb 2

Senate

First Reading

Feb 2

Senate

Authored by Senator Hicks