Medical Marijuana

Data Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission. Mike W. Ray and Bryan M. Richter/Ledger Chart

Data Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission. Mike W. Ray and Bryan M. Richter/Ledger Chart

Top 5 cannabis sales days of 2021

OKLAHOMA CITY — The counterculture cannabis consumption “holiday” reportedly was the largest cannabis sales day ever last year. April 20, or 420, is known as “Weed Day” in some circles because the date corresponds with a numerical code for marijuana. Its genesis remains a mystery.
Data Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission. Mike W. Ray and Bryan M. Richter/Ledger Chart

Data Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission. Mike W. Ray and Bryan M. Richter/Ledger Chart

Oklahomans spent nearly $1B on Rx marijuana in ’21

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans spent nearly a billion dollars on medical marijuana products last year, Oklahoma Tax Commission ledgers show. Although MMJ tax receipts in November ($4.82 million) and December ($4.
Data source: Oklahoma Tax Commission Ledger chart by Mike W. Ray

Data source: Oklahoma Tax Commission Ledger chart by Mike W. Ray

Marijuana sales high over Thanksgiving

OKLAHOMA CITY — The days before and after Thanksgiving were the second- and third-highest sales days for legal cannabis in the U.S. this year, Akerna Corp. announced earlier this month.             Nov. 24, also known as “Green Wednesday,” produced $98.2 million in marijuana sales, and Nov.
LEDGER FILE PHOTO BY CHRIS MARTIN

LEDGER FILE PHOTO BY CHRIS MARTIN

City updates zoning rules for MMJ processors

LAWTON – Lawton has revised its zoning requirements for medical marijuana operations, which will allow low-grade processing in most commercial zones and limit more intensive processing to industrial areas.
 From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner review documents before Monday's meeting. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo.

From the left, Comanche County Commissioners Johnny Owens and Gail Turner review documents before Monday's meeting. Eric Swanson/Ledger photo.

County changes certification process for MMJ businesses

LAWTON – Comanche County is changing the way it handles certificates of compliance for medical marijuana-related businesses.
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OKC attorney questions recent MMJ headlines

OKLAHOMA CITY – An Oklahoma City attorney who represents more than 200 marijuana-related businesses in Grady County claims his clients are operating inside the law although recent headlines suggest others are selling legally grown marijuana on the black market.
Medical marijuana sales in Oklahoma.

Medical marijuana sales in Oklahoma.

Rx marijuana sales soar to record high

OKLAHOMA CITY – Medical marijuana sales in Oklahoma soared to a record high in March. The 7% state tax on purchases of medical marijuana products generated $5,946,977 in tax receipts last month, a nearly 74% increase from March 2020. MMJ tax collections, coupled with the $7.