Important Update on OMMA Licensing and Certificate of Occupancy Attestations
Gov. Kevin Stitt recently signed Senate Bill 1635 (2024), which introduces new requirements for commercial medical marijuana license applications and final product testing. These updates aim to streamline the licensing process that has kept many thousands of applicants in limbo and ensure ongoing compliance. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes on the COO front and what to do with the attestation if your application is currently processing.
Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
For licensees required to hold a certificate of occupancy (COO), significant adjustments have been made. If you applied for a COO before February 1, 2024, but have not yet received it, you can now complete an Attestation of Application for a Certificate of Occupancy. This attestation will address the issue of a missing COO in your submission.
What if you didn’t submit your Fire Marshal application prior to February 2024, or if you submitted it but it was rejected, necessitating a resubmission after the deadline? Unfortunately, under the amended SB 1635, this situation exposes you to the risk of revocation. This applies even if you are still in the construction phase and unable to obtain a finalized Certificate of Occupancy (COO). In such cases, you should be prepared to receive a revocation petition from OMMA. Despite this, continue to work diligently toward securing your COO to meet compliance requirements.
If you submitted an OMMA commercial license application and a complete application for a valid COO to the appropriate governing authority before February 1, 2024, follow these steps:
Complete the Attestation Form: Accurately fill out the Attestation of Application for a Certificate of Occupancy.
Submit the Form: Upload the completed attestation form to OMMA's Contact Form at omma.ok.gov/contact.
You do not need to wait for your application to be rejected to upload this document. You can expedite your process of review and approval by following the above steps.
For Rejected Applications
If your application was rejected and you are within the resubmission window, here’s what you need to do:
Fill Out the Attestation Form: Ensure the form is fully completed.
Resubmit via Licensing Portal: Upload the attestation to your licensing portal application within 30 days of receiving your rejection notice.
Gies Law Firm is dedicated to assisting applicants during this transition. If you encounter difficulties while resubmitting an application, or receive a petition for revocation from OMMA, contact us for help.
It’s crucial to stay updated on these regulatory changes to maintain compliance. By following the updated requirements and using the available resources, you can streamline your licensing process.
For more detailed information on SB 1635 and its implications, visit our blog for previous entries that provide additional context. We’ll keep an eye out for further guidance.
