Don't get lost in the crowd. One of the most important aspects of opening a cannabis business in Oklahoma is that, unlike other markets, there is no limit on how many licenses can be issued by the state. Theoretically this makes it easier to open your own business but creates a much larger field of potential competition. Combined with the fact that 75% of your ownership team has to be Oklahoma residents, Oklahoma may be the most difficult market to break into, but if you are successful no one will ever forget you. We've put together this complete guide of how to apply for a dispensary license in Oklahoma, including plans for operating once you get your license!
Oklahoma requires that cannabis businesses have ownership teams that are at least 75% Oklahoma resident who have proof of residency for at least 2 years. Proof of Oklahoma residency can be established by providing a digital, color copy of one or more of the following documents:
These forms and registrations will be required for a complete dispensary application. The electronic application will provide an opportunity to upload these completed items. Some of these items may take some time to submit and to get approved so starting as soon as possible is recommended :)
In the state's interactive application, you'll choose either a New Business or an Existing Business tab for your basic information. You'll be required to provide some basic information about your business, so the state knows what entity is applying, what type of license you're applying for, and how to contact you.
Ownership is an important part of the application process. We understand that this information may feel invasive, but it's important for the state to ensure that cannabis businesses are owned and operated by people of good moral and legal standing. The application itself will ask you to fill in the information.
Make sure that your Oklahoma dispensary application is complete by collecting the documents you will need to upload during the application submission process. While this part of the process may be arduous, it is absolutely necessary. Here's a list of the documents that you will need to upload during your application process.
The actual application doesn't require many plans or procedures, except that it requires you to assert that you will have a security plan in place. So, we've got you covered on that with the Security Plan and it's specific DIY guide to help you customize the plan for your business and for Oklahoma Regulations!
Based on the required attestation on the application
I understand that I am responsible for implementing appropriate security measures to deter and prevent the unauthorized entrance into areas containing medical marijuana and/or medical marijuana products and to prevent the theft and diversion of marijuana on all licensed premises and vehicles used for transportation of medical marijuana and/or medical marijuana product.
Use the following security regulations along with the Primary DIY Guide and the sheet specific DIY Guide to customize your Security Plan:
Once licensed in Oklahoma you will need operational documents to run a good dispensary. These sheets along with the regulatory sections listed underneath each one will help you design operational excellence. Further, these sheets will keep you in line with operational regulations and help your business stay in good standing with the state. Place each of these sheets in your cart at, check out, and use the Primary DIY Guide and each sheet's specififc DIY Guide to customize the sheets using the regulatory sections listed under each sheet name below. While we did our best to dissect the regulation and piece out the sections most relevat to each sheet, you may find additional information in the rules that apply to the sheets. If so, integrate that info to bolster your sheets even further!
There are a few people you'll definitely need to work with to get your license application submitted so you can get your store up and running ASAP. We've put together a list of some of the most important contacts for you below so you can save time.
We know applying for a dispensary in Oklahoma's sprawling cannabis industry can be confusing and frustrating, so we have made everything easy for you. Our Leafsheets come pre-filled out with all the information you need to get licensed and open on time! They look professional, are downloadable and printable, and come with the DIY Guide that will show you step by step how to set up your own application. Contact us if you have any questions.
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