OK SB1066

Only licensed Oklahoma allopathic, osteopathic, and podiatric physicians may provide medical marijuana recommendations, and physicians who have not completed their first residency do not meet the definition of "physician" under this section.

Physicians providing medical marijuana recommendations cannot be subject to arrest, prosecution, penalty, or denial of rights solely for providing recommendations or treating medical marijuana licensees, though professional boards may still sanction physicians for failing to properly evaluate patients or violating the standard of care.

The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority must create and maintain a registry of recommending physicians; beginning January 1, 2026, physicians must be registered with the Authority to provide medical marijuana recommendations.

Physicians seeking registration must comply with initial and continuing medical education requirements related to medical marijuana, completed annually to remain on the registry, and must meet all other requirements established by law or rule for their respective licensure board.

The Executive Director of the Authority shall promulgate rules establishing medical education requirements, and the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision, State Board of Osteopathic Examiners, and Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners may consult with the Authority to develop approved education courses.