Cannabis

[gopokes88]

It’s actaully probably better for 2020 if you want it too pass.

That’s 2 years living with medical mj and the world not ending. It will flip some no’s to yes’s.

[Laramie]

It’s actaully probably better for 2020 if you want it too pass.

That’s 2 years living with medical mj and the world not ending. It will flip some no’s to yes’s.

You bring up a good observation point; had medical mj been put before the voters in 2016 its likelihood of failure favored the opposition. If SQ 797 is delayed--2020 just may put it over the finish line.

[bchris02]

It’s actaully probably better for 2020 if you want it too pass.

That’s 2 years living with medical mj and the world not ending. It will flip some no’s to yes’s.

I agree. I don't think public opinion in Oklahoma is quite there yet to get recreational passed but in 2020 it stands more of a shot (and that's pushing it). On cannabis issues, Oklahoma currently consistently polls about 30 points more conservatively than the nation as a whole, likely due to the state's evangelical Christian culture. National support for medical is about 90% nationally (60% in Oklahoma). Recreational currently stands at just over 60% nationally and the most recent poll in Oklahoma shows that just over 30% support recreational.

https://soonerpoll.com/news-9-newson...rijuana-rules/

[BridgeBurner]

I was wondering if the Health Board was ever going to hold that meeting the Gov and AG told them to hold- appears to be set for August 1st.
https://newsok.com/article/5602417/b...arijuana-rules

[jccouger]

Reminder to get out & sign the petitions ASAP

Link for finding a location close to you:
https://gtvok.com/locations

[tyeomans]

Can't people start submitting applications today? Or am I misunderstanding?

[jerrywall]

Can't people start submitting applications today? Or am I misunderstanding?

You can download and fill them out (and get a doctors signature). They won't start accepting them until 8/25 from what I read.

However, the penalty for possession has changed as of today.

[Bunty]

I don't think public opinion in Oklahoma is quite there yet to get recreational passed but in 2020 it stands more of a shot (and that's pushing it). On cannabis issues, Oklahoma currently consistently polls about 30 points more conservatively than the nation as a whole, likely due to the state's evangelical Christian culture. National support for medical is about 90% nationally (60% in Oklahoma). Recreational currently stands at just over 60% nationally and the most recent poll in Oklahoma shows that just over 30% support recreational.

https://soonerpoll.com/news-9-newson...rijuana-rules/

SQ797 has no provision for home grows and allows cities to ban rec marijuana dispensaries, so that much may help some people decide to vote yes.

[OKCRT]

Does anybody have an updated count on the petitions? Is there a web site that tracks the number of sigs? I assume this weekend is their last push.

[tyeomans]

Does anybody have an updated count on the petitions? Is there a web site that tracks the number of sigs? I assume this weekend is their last push.

I don't think so, but they will update us on Sunday! You can check out their Facebook page "Green the Vote" as they regularly post updates on the health department, signature count, and any other issues they are trying to tackle!

[Bunty]

Does anybody have an updated count on the petitions? Is there a web site that tracks the number of sigs? I assume this weekend is their last push.

Their last day is Aug. 8, so one more weekend after this one.

[OkiePoke]

Last night I took a buddy to sign at the NW Expressway location after golfing. They turned in about 2,500 signatures earlier this week and received closed to 1,000 just on Thursday. Seems like they will have enough to get it on the ballot.

[baralheia]

Their last day is Aug. 8, so one more weekend after this one.

All petitions must be turned into the Secretary of State by this date. Green the Vote is requesting that any remaining petitions be mailed back to them as soon as possible with the goal of having nearly all of them returned around Aug 01, giving GtV enough time to bundle them up and return them to the SoS by the deadline. This weekend will be the last major push for signatures.

[Bullbear]

Looks like a new Draft of emergency rules is out today and they have reversed the most absurd of the rules. allowing smoekeable, removing the pharmacist requirement and removing the Pregnancy test requirement being the top 3.

[jccouger]

Looks like a new Draft of emergency rules is out today and they have reversed the most absurd of the rules. allowing smoekeable, removing the pharmacist requirement and removing the Pregnancy test requirement being the top 3.

They also got rid of THC % limits.

I'm not sure what needs to happen now to get the changes back in.

[OKCRT]

Looks like a new Draft of emergency rules is out today and they have reversed the most absurd of the rules. allowing smoekeable, removing the pharmacist requirement and removing the Pregnancy test requirement being the top 3.

Prob seen the big push for recreational after the tricks they pulled and thought they better reverse asap and try to stem the tide.

[OKCRT]

I don't think so, but they will update us on Sunday! You can check out their Facebook page "Green the Vote" as they regularly post updates on the health department, signature count, and any other issues they are trying to tackle!

Thanks,lots of info on their site.

[Bellaboo]

[QUOTE=bchris02;1041567]I agree. I don't think public opinion in Oklahoma is quite there yet to get recreational passed but in 2020 it stands more of a shot (and that's pushing it). On cannabis issues, Oklahoma currently consistently polls about 30 points more conservatively than the nation as a whole, likely due to the state's evangelical Christian culture. National support for medical is about 90% nationally (60% in Oklahoma). Recreational currently stands at just over 60% nationally and the most recent poll in Oklahoma shows that just over 30% support recreational.

I have no idea, but if 90% nationally supports it, then why do only 30 states approve of it ?

[Bunty]

Last night I took a buddy to sign at the NW Expressway location after golfing. They turned in about 2,500 signatures earlier this week and received closed to 1,000 just on Thursday. Seems like they will have enough to get it on the ballot.

I was there to volunteer late Friday afternoon in time for rush hour and stayed until they started packing up. They have somebody who comes twice a day to notarize signature sheets. I asked him how many sheets he thought he notarized and said 74 or 75, with time left for more signatures. So that's over 1500. That site has been legendary for helping to advance the Oklahoma marijuana movement.

[Uptowner]

I for one would certainly like to see rec. pass. I’m disgusted with the rules being rigged the way they were. And dog tired of the reefer madness from politicians placating to their constituency rather than honoring the will of the majority.

They really need to put in some solid and easy to follow guidelines for farming and cultivation. Colorado did not do such a great job and enterprising people simply circumvent the system by renting houses and converting them into illegal grow operations. And if we make it illegal or even barely legal to produce or grow, people will just illegally produce and grow. Even the edibles and concentrates have to come from somewhere. And I’d like to see Oklahoma farmers get in on the action. I’d be willing to bet one could set up a healthy operation for a fraction of the price of a new combine harvester.

I’d much rather see big specialized greenhouses dotting the wheat and soybean farmlands than a 2story McMansion with blacked out windows run by gangsters. In my experience with rec in other states. Everything is lab tested to reveal the chemical composition and absence of harmful chemicals or toxins. You can custom tailor your product for your intended use, be it a plethora of medical and therapeutic uses, or just something that makes Nintendo even better. I fear that might not be the case if all the product has to be imported.

[BG918]

If Oklahoma legalizes recreational will there will be huge stores just over the TX border targeting the DFW market like the casinos?

With Oklahoma's low RE costs for industrial warehouses I could see an industry cluster develop. That is one of the major issues with the industry in Colorado is that real estate costs are too high to set-up large-scale greenhouse/warehouse operations.

[pw405]

OGE's Smart Hours will surely be an amazing windfall for indoor grow ops! Glad to see the emergency Health Department regulations are relaxed. Things are looking up. I'd actually be surprised if 797 doesn't get enough signatures to pass. I'm somewhat doubtful it will be voted on in November. I actually think 2020 it has a better shot. Then again, I dunno. I'm sure the 2020 election is going to have some of the highest participation rates of any recent election. All the Trumpster's are going to want to keep him in, and all the haters are going to do everything they can to get him out. It'll be interesting, that's for sure.

Has anybody done the homework on starting a commercial grow operation? Is it OK as long as the owner of the rented commercial property provides written permission?

[OKCRT]

I was there to volunteer late Friday afternoon in time for rush hour and stayed until they started packing up. They have somebody who comes twice a day to notarize signature sheets. I asked him how many sheets he thought he notarized and said 74 or 75, with time left for more signatures. So that's over 1500. That site has been legendary for helping to advance the Oklahoma marijuana movement.

I drove by that location twice today and they were very busy both times it appeared. People were standing in line and many cars in the lot. I bet they sail right past the required number. The best thing to happen for these petitions was the health departments adding those late rules. It appears that it backfired on them because support has been through the roof since from people I have spoken to.

[LocoAko]

OGE's Smart Hours will surely be an amazing windfall for indoor grow ops! Glad to see the emergency Health Department regulations are relaxed. Things are looking up. I'd actually be surprised if 797 doesn't get enough signatures to pass. I'm somewhat doubtful it will be voted on in November. I actually think 2020 it has a better shot. Then again, I dunno. I'm sure the 2020 election is going to have some of the highest participation rates of any recent election. All the Trumpster's are going to want to keep him in, and all the haters are going to do everything they can to get him out. It'll be interesting, that's for sure.

Has anybody done the homework on starting a commercial grow operation? Is it OK as long as the owner of the rented commercial property provides written permission?

Marijuana has been steadily rising in support, and I feel like having ~2 years of medical (once everyone can see that society hasn't collapsed) will only help it have support in 2020. I'd rather vote on it sooner, but it may help to delay it a bit.

[Laramie]

Farmers with the right seed, equipment & storage to prepare medical or recreational marijuana for distribution will see a good potential for profits in the 30-50% range above regular farm crops. Imagine the commercial warehouse space in OKC leased to 95% capacity.


Imagine, the tourism from Texas alone crossing into the Oklahoma border for the weekends staying for mini-vacations to take in some scenery and aroma.

If recreation gets on the November ballot, look for it to pass by a narrow (+ 5 %) margin; should it be delayed, no negative advertising will stop a 10 - 15% overwhelming support which will put it over the top.

“I’ve got 1,500 acres of normal row crops and 400 head of cattle,” Foster says. “If it was possible I’d turn my entire operation over to some type of cannabis production today. Every acre. Today.”

Marijuana Farming Is Now For US Agriculture: https://www.agweb.com/article/mariju...chris-bennett/

The Chickasaw Tribe will have 100 acres near the AICCM to develop. A crop, a Great Wolf/Smoke Lodge or both.