SB 534 Would Bring Medical Marijuana Delivery to Oklahoma
A bill pre-filed in the Oklahoma Legislature for the 2025 session proposes a long-awaited solution for medical marijuana patients across the state: Delivery
Senate Bill 534 (SB 534) proposes a pivotal update to Oklahoma’s medical marijuana market, addressing longstanding barriers to patient access while creating new opportunities for transportation and retail businesses. By permitting transportation license holders to deliver medical marijuana directly to licensed patients, SB 534 proposes a significant step toward a more accessible and efficient system tailored to the needs of patients in a medical market.
“A transportation license shall allow the licensee to transport marijuana from a medical marijuana retailer licensed in this state to a patient licensed in this state.”
For many medical marijuana patients, traveling to a dispensary is not always a viable option. Mobility challenges, chronic conditions or even a lack of reliable transportation can make it difficult to access medicine when it’s needed most. Delivery addresses these issues by providing patients with a dependable and convenient option to receive their medication directly at home.
In a market centered on medical necessity, ensuring patients can access treatment without undue hardship is critical. Delivery alleviates logistical barriers and aligns the law with the intent of the program by prioritizing patient health and well-being.
Under SB 534, transportation licenses issued by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) will allow license holders to deliver products from licensed dispensaries directly to patients. Retail operators are issued these transportation licenses as part of their annual license approval process, enabling dispensary transportation agents to facilitate deliveries directly.
This legislation also paves the way for the emergence of third-party delivery services—akin to platforms like Uber Eats or DoorDash—focused specifically on the medical marijuana market. While these services are more popular in recreational states, entrepreneurs and commercial transportation businesses would likely be able to leverage this opportunity to serve patients and create a dynamic new revenue channel while meeting a critical need in the market.
Transportation licenses remain available to apply for directly through OMMA, meaning that both new and established businesses would be able to take advantage of this opportunity.
SB 534 would be a huge win for Oklahoma’s medical marijuana patient population, which makes up roughly 10% of the state. For licensed operators, SB 534 offers a chance to expand their services and reach patients in new ways. Dispensaries with transportation licenses would be able to begin offering delivery services to better serve their patient base, while independent businesses may find a lucrative niche in providing third-party delivery solutions.
SB 534 was authored by Senator Wingard. If passed it would allow delivery to begin on November 1, 2025.
At Gies Law Firm, we understand the complexities of cannabis regulations and their impact on businesses and patients alike. If you have questions about how SB 534 might affect your operations or how to take advantage of new opportunities in the medical marijuana market, don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can help you navigate this evolving landscape.
