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A new Oklahoma law tied to medical marijuana access is now in effect, bringing significant changes for physicians.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A new Oklahoma law tied to medical marijuana access is now in effect, bringing significant changes for physicians.
Senate Bill 1066, which took effect January 1, requires physicians to complete additional education specifically focused on medical marijuana before they can recommend it to patients. The law also reinforces that doctors must be registered with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) in order to issue recommendations.
Before Senate Bill 1066, doctors were not required to complete marijuana-specific training. While physicians relied on their general medical education and professional judgment, many patients still turned to dispensary staff for product advice.
Kimberly Moore, owner of Canna Cards in Broken Arrow, believes the new education requirement will improve patient care by giving physicians more science-based knowledge about cannabis, including how it interacts with the body and how different products may help different conditions.
“The more sound information we can arm a patient with, the better their experience is going to be,” Moore said. “It may help them avoid trial and error and get to the medicine that works for them faster.”
A medical marijuana card acts as a patient license that allows individuals to legally purchase medical cannabis in Oklahoma. Cards are issued by OMMA, are valid for two years, and can be used at any licensed dispensary across the state.
A sign, outside Best Dispensaries near 15th and Harvard in Midtown Tulsa, reads: “No Medical Card Needed.” Viewers contacted FOX23 after seeing it, wondering if that was legal under Oklahoma law. FOX23 Investigative Reporter Janna Clark went to find out.
Patients seek medical marijuana for a wide range of conditions, according to Moore. Those conditions range from anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, and chronic pain to more serious illnesses such as cancer. Moore says many patients use cannabis as an alternative or companion to pharmaceutical medications, particularly opioids.
“It really covers a broad spectrum of conditions,” Moore said. “People are trying to reduce the amount of medicine they’re taking or improve their quality of life.”
Canna Cards serves as an intermediary between patients, physicians, and the state. The business connects patients with Oklahoma-licensed doctors for consultations, assists with paperwork, and helps guide patients through the state application process.
Obtaining a medical marijuana card involves two steps: first, a consultation with a physician for a recommendation, and second, submitting an application and documentation to OMMA.
Previously, Canna Cards offered a full-service process where staff could complete the application on a patient’s behalf. However, recent changes from OMMA have required businesses like Canna Cards to adjust how they operate.
In October, OMMA announced a new licensing system called MedPortal, designed to centralize all medical marijuana licensing activity. The platform includes enhanced security features that prevent third parties from logging into patient accounts.
As a result, businesses can no longer directly access patient portals. Moore says this change caused stress and confusion for many patients, particularly those who are not comfortable with technology.
To adapt, Canna Cards purchased laptops for in-store use. Patients now complete their own applications on site while staff remain available to answer questions and provide guidance.
“A lot of patients already have stress or anxiety,” Moore said. “We’re there to help them through the process and make sure they don’t feel overwhelmed.”
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