Rep. T.J. Marti

Maddy summaryHB 2807 creates a new "medical marijuana transporter license" category for businesses handling medical marijuana products. It allows licensed transporters (including current growers, processors, dispensaries, and new applicants) to operate warehouses with annual permits, maintain security-compliant storage, and use a state tracking system for all shipments. The bill requires GPS trackers on transport vehicles, labeled secure containers, and detailed inventory manifests documenting all movements. These provisions directly affect medical marijuana businesses, transporters, and warehouses by standardizing transportation rules and enhancing product tracking across Oklahoma.

Maddy summaryHB 2803 establishes clear rules for terminating beer distributor agreements in Oklahoma. It requires brewers to provide 60 days to cure most issues before termination, with specific immediate termination grounds like non-payment, bankruptcy, license revocation, or felony convictions. Distributors terminated under these rules get 120 days to sell their brand rights, and the new distributor must pay fair market value for lost rights plus cover remaining beer inventory at "laid in cost" (actual purchase price). This bill directly affects brewers and beer distributors by standardizing termination procedures and protecting distributors from arbitrary ending of agreements.

Maddy summaryHB 2803 amends Oklahoma's rules for terminating beer distributor agreements, affecting brewers and beer distributors. It requires brewers to provide 60 days for distributors to fix issues (like noncompliance) before termination and list specific immediate termination reasons (e.g., non-payment, felony convictions, or license revocation). After termination, distributors get 120 days to sell brand rights, and new distributors must pay fair market value for lost rights and buy remaining inventory at actual cost. The law applies to all beer distributors in Oklahoma and became effective without the governor's signature on May 25, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 2807 creates a new "medical marijuana transporter license" category for Oklahoma businesses, allowing licensed medical marijuana growers, processors, dispensaries, research facilities, and testing labs to transport products. It requires transporters to use a state tracking system for all shipments, maintain secure GPS-equipped vehicles with labeled containers, and obtain annual permits for warehouses (with no limit on permits). The law directly affects businesses handling medical marijuana products, mandating specific security measures and documentation for transportation and storage. The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority administers these requirements, including issuing transporter agent licenses for employees.

Maddy summarySB 774 requires Oklahoma's Medical Marijuana Authority to issue licenses with a unique 24-character identification number and a PDF417 barcode for verification. This applies directly to medical marijuana patients, caregivers, and license holders who must display these identifiers. The bill mandates that the Authority make this verification system available online and via phone, ensuring licenses can be easily checked for authenticity. It does not change possession limits, fees, or application rules - only adds the barcode and ID number requirement for license validation.

Maddy summarySB 774 modifies the identification requirements for state-issued medical marijuana patient licenses in Oklahoma. The bill changes the unique identification number on these licenses from twenty-four characters to twelve characters. It also mandates that medical marijuana patient licenses include a PDF417 barcode. These changes affect individuals holding medical marijuana licenses and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority, which is responsible for issuing and verifying them.

Maddy summarySB 522 creates an Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Advisory Council with six appointed members representing diverse stakeholders, including patients, business owners, and rural/urban communities. The bill requires this Council to establish a task force to research and recommend purchase and possession limits for medical marijuana patients, consulting with physicians, patient groups, veterans, and industry stakeholders. The task force must submit a final report by November 1, 2026, while the Council must issue annual reports to state leadership by November 1 each year. The bill focuses on gathering stakeholder input through structured research rather than changing existing medical marijuana laws. (Note: The bill was vetoed by the Governor on May 9, 2025.)

Maddy summarySenate Bill 522 amends the law governing the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Advisory Council. It directs this Council to establish a task force specifically to research and recommend changes to medical marijuana purchase and possession limits for licensed patients. This task force is required to consult with various professionals and stakeholders, including physicians, medical boards, patients, veterans, and business owners. The task force must submit a final report of its findings and recommendations to the Authority by November 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 2804 amends Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage laws to clarify prohibited acts for licensees and establish new requirements for self-pour systems. It prohibits licensees from knowingly selling alcohol without proper authorization, restricts serving alcohol to underage patrons (with specific age rules for different drink types), and bans promotional tactics like selling drinks below a 6% markup or unlimited drink specials. The bill's key new provision requires bars using self-pour systems to issue RFID devices to patrons (tracking 32oz beer or 10oz wine limits per day), which must be activated with valid ID and deactivated daily. This directly affects licensed bars, restaurants, and caterers operating alcohol services in Oklahoma, effective May 8, 2025.

Maddy summaryHouse Bill 2804 amends Oklahoma's alcoholic beverage laws, primarily affecting licensees such as bars, restaurants, and caterers. It clarifies that a licensee must "knowingly" commit certain prohibited acts to violate the law. The bill also updates rules for employing underage staff, permitting 18-year-olds to serve in some areas and underage musicians to perform with parental consent. Additionally, it modifies regulations for drink specials, allowing more flexible pricing, and establishes specific requirements for self-pour beer and wine stations, including volume limits, RFID device usage, and video surveillance. This bill became law on May 8, 2025.