Correction: This story originally misstated the penalty under State Question 788 for marijuana users without a medical license who possess up to 1½ ounces of marijuana. Those in possession of that amount without a state license would be subject to a misdemeanor and a $400 fine.
OKLAHOMA CITY — A coalition that includes state medical and hospital associations, district attorneys and the State Chamber has organized to defeat State Question 788, the medical marijuana issue on the June 26 primary ballot, the group announced Tuesday.
As its name implies, the group “SQ 788 is NOT Medical” argues that the state question would effectively legalize marijuana production and use for just about any purpose, not just medicinal.
Organizations signing onto the coalition include the Oklahoma Medical Association, the Oklahoma Osteopathic Association, the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Association and the Oklahoma Hospital Association.
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Also joining the effort are the State Chamber of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, Catholic Conference of Oklahoma, Oklahoma District Attorneys Association and Oklahoma Sheriffs Association.
Supporters of SQ 788 have said the state question, which would be adopted as state law if approved by voters next month, was written broadly to give lawmakers as much latitude as possible in developing a regulatory framework.
The Legislature adjourned earlier this month without passing any relevant legislation.
“The business community has serious concerns about how this state question is written,” said Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce President Roy Williams. “This state question infringes upon our rights to operate a drug-free work place. Our opposition centers around our concerns for the safety of employees and the public.”
The proposed law would allow those with a state license to have up to 3 ounces on their person, six mature plants, six seedlings, 1 ounce of concentrated marijuana, 72 ounces of edible marijuana, and 8 ounces in their residence.
