OKLAHOMA (KXII) – Oklahoma medical marijuana manufacturers and distributors must now obtain federal registration following a change in how marijuana is classified under federal law.
The U.S. Department of Justice issued an order on April 28, 2026, rescheduling some marijuana to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics says manufacturers and distributors participating in the state’s medical marijuana program are now required to obtain a registration from the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Registration deadline and timeline
The state bureau says it will not pursue administrative action against medical marijuana businesses for operating without the required DEA registration until Jan. 1, 2027.
Businesses that apply for DEA registration within 60 days of the April 28 publication may continue operating while their application is pending. The DEA administrator is required to make every effort to process applications received during the 60-day period within six months.
Failure to obtain a DEA registration could result in potential revocation of a business’s state registration, among other penalties.
The bureau added that it cannot provide legal advice concerning compliance with federal law or Oklahoma statutes. Businesses with questions should seek an attorney’s advice.
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