Oklahoma medical marijuana cards must be renewed according to their validity periods. The OMMA issues medical marijuana cards with 60-day and 24-month expiration dates.
Patients should start the renewal process no later than 30 days before their current medical marijuana card expires. This ensures sufficient time to obtain the necessary physician certification and complete the renewal application without experiencing a lapse in legal protection.
The cost to renew a medical marijuana card in Oklahoma is $100. Veterans with disabilities are entitled to a reduced renewal fee of $20. Renewal fees are payable using credit or debit cards.
Yes, medical marijuana cardholders in Oklahoma need to obtain certifications from registered physicians to complete the renewal process. Under Oklahoma law, doctors of medicine, osteopathic medicine, and podiatrists are authorized to issue these certifications. Obtaining the certification by 30 days before filing the renewal application is essential.
If your Oklahoma medical marijuana card expires, you will lose legal protection for possessing and using medical marijuana. You will need to go through the renewal process, which includes obtaining a new physician certification and submitting a renewal application through the OMMA Portal. During the period your card is expired, you will not be able to purchase medical marijuana from licensed dispensaries legally.