Opening a Medical Cannabis Manufacturing Facility in Oklahoma
Medical cannabis in Oklahoma is big business—It’s also a pathway to helping patients in need. The road to becoming a medical cannabis manufacturer in Oklahoma can be long and complicated, but it’s worth it to help people. Pinnacle Enterprise cannabis consulting can help you get started with your own medical cannabis manufacturing facility in Oklahoma, and we have the knowledge to help you through the process.
General Requirements for Medical Marijuana Manufacturing Facility in Oklahoma:
To become a medical marijuana processing facility in Oklahoma, you must:
Age:
You must be at least 21 years of age.
Residency and Citizenship:
You must be an Oklahoma resident with proof of residence and a US citizen.
Manufacturing Application Fee:
The starting fee for a medical prcessing facility license in Oklahoma is $2,500. This is non-refundable, and you must pay by check or money order.
The application fee and other required financial documents are available on the OMMA website.
Tax Status:
You must have a current and valid Oklahoma business tax license.
Criminal Record:
You must not have convictions for a felony, violent crime, or drug-related offense within the past ten years. You cannot have any pending charges for a felony, violent crime, or drug-related offense.
Financial History:
The business must comply with all state and local taxes and be up-to-date with all filings.
Good Standing With the Department of State:
The business must be in good standing with the Oklahoma Department of State if it’s a corporation, LLC, or partnership.
Oklahoma Medical Cannabis Manufacturer’s License Application Steps
Welcome to Oklahoma, the new frontier of the medical marijuana industry! This is an exciting time, and there are lots of opportunities for those who get in on the ground floor. But before you can open your doors, there are a few steps to complete for complying with state law.
- Apply to the OMMA.
- Include a non-refundable application fee of $2,500 with your application.
- Local and state municipality agents will conduct a facility inspection.
- Your license’s final approval or denial will be based on turning in a completed application with all required documents.
The license is valid for one year, and you must complete the renewal application every year.
OMMA Reporting Requirements
Medical marijuana manufacturers must keep extensive records and are subject to annual inspections by the OMMA. Similar to other licenses, you’ll need to track all production in Metrc (seed-to-sale software) and have the data available for inspection.
How Long Does it Take to Get a Medical Cannabis Manufacturer’s License in OK?
The review process takes up to 90 business days, so it’s essential to get started on your application as soon as possible. Also, renewals are due within 60 days of the expiration date, so be sure to keep track of that. Missing the deadline can lead to a $500 fine by the OMMA.
What If My Application is Denied?
If OMMA denies your application, you can resubmit it with the required changes within 30 days of the denial. Pinnacle Enterprise can help you with this process and ensure that your resubmission is complete and accurate.
Get Started With Pinnacle Enterprise Today
Pinnacle Enterprise offers a wide range of services to help you get your medical cannabis manufacturing facility up and running in Oklahoma. We can help with everything from the initial application to getting your products to the market. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you get started.
*The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act allows people with certain medical conditions to use medical marijuana. The amendment stipulates the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority can declare a moratorium on issuing certain medical marijuana business licenses.
This means that the Authority can stop giving out licenses for a while if there are too many businesses. The Authority must review and process applications received before they put the moratorium in place.
The Authority can also promulgate rules about the moratorium. This amendment will help make sure that there is a fair and regulated medical marijuana industry in Oklahoma.