Thirty days have come and gone since Oklahomans approved State Question 788 and legalized medical marijuana, meaning it’s now in full effect.
There’s just one catch: Licenses are not being issued yet.
"And without a state-issued medical marijuana license, possession and distribution of marijuana is illegal," said Tulsa Police Capt. Thaddeus Espy in a video released by TPD.
The Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office is following suit, Deputy Justin Green confirmed Thursday: No license, no medical marijuana allowed.
"This is a fluid situation, and the Tulsa Police Department will be following the state’s decision closely for when regulations and laws change and licenses are issued," Espy said.
Law enforcement agencies are tracking the Medical Marijuana Working Group for potential law changes.
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority expects to start processing license applications Aug. 25. They will be online only.
