CANNABIS LAW
Oklahoma Governor’s State of the State Misses the Mark
The Oklahoma government shows its lack of education when it comes to cannabis
Governor Stitt’s State of the State address caught the attention of the national cannabis community with its misleading and inaccurate information. The Governor dug a verbal hole for himself by not only degrading a recession-resilient industry but gaslighted those who voted to legalize medical marijuana. The comments made by his speech show the lack of education Oklahoma’s government has when it comes to cannabis.
“When Oklahomans voted for medical marijuana, they were sold a bill of goods. The state question was misleading, and it has tied our hands as we regulate the industry.”
While State Question 788 passed with 56.86% approval, it showed Oklahoma’s willingness to embrace cannabis. Governor Stitt’s commentary downplays the government’s mishandling of regulation and oversight instead of passing the blame onto the voter. What Oklahoma needs is clear-cut, reasonable regulation, not politicians who have no clue where to begin.
“Because of that state question, Oklahoma charges just $2,500 for a commercial license. Even California charges up to $181,000–72 times more.”
