(A) The intent of this subchapter is to ensure the health and safety of all Oklahomans and provide reasonable and orderly regulation of medical marijuana as authorized by the lawful passage of State Question 788. Only the powers enumerated under this subchapter shall be proper. Any power not specifically enumerated is prohibited and fined per § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(1) The regulations are intended to apply to all medical marijuana for personal use or any medical marijuana business permitted under State Question 788. This subchapter is intended to provide regulations for the effect medical marijuana cultivation and production will have on health, safety, and community resources.
(2) Use, distribution, cultivation, production, possession, and transportation of medical marijuana remains illegal under federal law and marijuana remains classified as a “controlled substance” by federal law.
(3) Nothing in this subchapter is intended to promote or condone the production, distribution, or possession of marijuana.
(B) The purpose of this subchapter is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents and patients of the city by prescribing the manner in which medical marijuana businesses can be conducted in the city. Further, the purpose of this subchapter is to:
(1) Provide for a means of cultivation, production, and distribution of marijuana to patients who qualify to obtain, possess, and use marijuana for medical purposes under State Question 788;
(2) Protect public health and safety through reasonable limitations on business operations as they relate to noise, air and water quality, food safety, neighborhood and patient safety, security for the business and its personnel, and other health and safety concerns;
(3) Impose fees to cover the cost to the city of permitting medical marijuana businesses in an amount sufficient for the city to recover its costs of the permitting program;
(4) Adopt a mechanism for monitoring compliance with the provisions of this subchapter;
(5) Create regulations that address the particular needs of the patients and residents of the city and coordinate with laws that may be enacted by the state regarding the issue;
(6) Facilitate the implementation of State Question 788 without going beyond the authority granted by it; and
(7) Issue medical marijuana business certificates of compliance only to individuals and entities that have demonstrated an intent and ability to comply with this subchapter without monitoring by city officials.
(Prior Code, § 111.150) (Ord. 1867, passed 10-23-2018)