OMMA Emergency Rules Are Live, June 5 2025

Emergency Rules Now in Effect: What Oklahoma Cannabis Businesses Must Know

As of May 2025, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) has officially implemented emergency rules tied to House Bill 2807. These changes immediately impact dispensaries, processors, growers, transporters, and employees across the industry. Permanent rules are expected in 2026, but in the meantime, a current copy of the rules is posted at omma.ok.gov/rules, and the changes have been summarized below:

 
🛍️ 1. Pre-Packaging Requirements (OAC 442:10-7-1(a), 7-2(c))
Pre-packaging laws introduced in HB 3361 (2024) are now fully enforced and expanded by HB 2807 (2025):

o All cannabis products that are not concentrates—flower, shake, trim, kief, pre-rolls (infused or not)—must be sold to dispensaries in pre-packaged form.
o Permitted package sizes: Minimum ½ gram to a maximum of 3 ounces.
o Dispensaries may no longer accept loose (deli-style) cannabis. All inventory must come pre-packaged from the grower or processor.

Grace Period: Dispensaries have until November 1, 2025, to sell or waste any deli-style inventory received before June 1, 2025.

Why it matters: This limits product handling at the retail level, enhances compliance tracking, and promotes consumer safety. It also forces upstream businesses to adapt packaging operations immediately. Please visit omma.ok.gov/prepack for more information and FAQs surrounding pre-pack.

📦 2. Commercial Transporter Warehousing (OAC 442:10-3-1, 3-6)
Licensed commercial transporters may now temporarily store cannabis products at designated warehouse locations.

o Warehouses must be permitted by OMMA (pending internal process completion).
o Manifests must reflect inventory movement to and from warehouses per updated rules.
o Warehouse use is restricted to temporary storage only—not long-term inventory holding or repackaging.

Why it matters: This offers flexibility to transporters managing high-volume logistics or servicing remote clients. It’s also a stepping stone toward a more advanced distribution network in Oklahoma.

🔐 3. FBI-Compliant Background Checks (OAC 442:10-5-1.1(13)(A))
OMMA has amended rule language to align with FBI standards for national fingerprint-based background checks.

o Applies to all medical marijuana licensees and employees.
o Ensures Oklahoma remains in compliance with federal database access and criminal screening protocols.

Why it matters: These changes may increase processing times for new employee credentialing but add a layer of security and legitimacy to the industry workforce.

🏷️ 4. Labeling Requirements (OAC 442:10-7-1(e)(1)(I))
New labeling mandates require that each package must clearly display the date of packaging.

Why it matters: Enhances transparency for consumers and regulators alike, while helping enforce expiration and product quality standards.

🔄 5. Product Rejection & Return Rules (OAC 442:10-7-1(b))
The rules have been amended to clarify under what conditions medical marijuana or marijuana products can be rejected or returned.

o OMMA is tightening documentation requirements around these scenarios.
Likely to require more detailed manifests, return justifications, or system tracking.

Why it matters: Prevents licensees from skirting compliance by “recycling” non-compliant product through returns and helps eliminate inventory manipulation.

 
🧭 Next Steps for Cannabis Operators

o Review your compliance processes—especially packaging, labeling, manifesting, and employee onboarding.
o Communicate with your transporter—warehouse use may require new SOPs and approvals.
o Stay informed—visit omma.ok.gov/prepack and omma.ok.gov/rules for real-time updates.
o Talk to your lab or broker—testing labs and brokers may have guidance on how to ensure your pre-packaged SKUs meet labeling and testing requirements.

📣 Final Thoughts

Oklahoma's cannabis market continues to evolve—fast. These emergency rules are a clear message from OMMA: the industry is moving toward standardization, accountability, and consumer safety. Honest Roots Brokerage is here to help you adapt.

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