The Oklahoma medical marijuana industry is voicing strong concerns over a significant backlog in the license renewal process managed by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA). Industry stakeholders claim that delays, which stretch over several months, are crippling their operations and raising public safety concerns. The OMMA has been accused of not complying with state-mandated timelines, leading to fears that some businesses may operate without proper licensing.

According to reports, entrepreneurs like Kyle King, who invested heavily in the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry, have been left in limbo as they await license renewals. Many businesses are unable to operate legally during this waiting period, which industry advocates argue could lead to unregulated, and potentially unsafe, activities. The backlog has drawn criticism not just for the operational impacts but also for the risks it poses to the integrity of the medical marijuana system in Oklahoma.

OMMA officials have responded to these allegations, denying any failure to comply with state laws. However, they have yet to release comprehensive data to back their claims, further fueling the industry’s frustration.

The situation has sparked a debate about the efficiency and transparency of the OMMA, with calls for immediate action to address the backlog and ensure that the state’s medical marijuana businesses can continue to operate without undue hindrance.