Meeting Summary
The city council held a study session to discuss proposed amendments to medical marijuana ordinances, focusing on local license fees and zoning classifications. Key discussions included the need to subcategorize processors based on operational methods, the implementation of a tiered fee structure for different establishment types based on estimated staff time, and the implications of the state's August 29th deadline for new categories and compliance processes. No formal decisions were made, but staff was directed to gather more information and prepare for future discussions.
Financial Matters
Medical Marijuana Local License Fees - Oklahoma City/Edmond
Pending ordinances in Oklahoma City and Edmond propose annual fees for dispensaries, growers, processors, and researchers.
Medical Marijuana Local License Fees - Tulsa
Tulsa requires a food handling license for dispensaries and processors.
Medical Marijuana Local License Fees - Broken Arrow
Initial and renewal fees for grower, processor, and dispensary licenses.
Medical Marijuana Local License Fees - Ardmore
Initial and renewal fees for medical marijuana establishments.
Medical Marijuana Local License Fees - Muskogee
Uniform fee for all medical marijuana establishment types.
Medical Marijuana Local License Fees - Comanche
General business license fee for all medical marijuana establishments.
Medical Marijuana Local License Fees - Perry
Tiered initial and renewal fees for growers/processors and dispensaries.
Medical Marijuana Local License Fees - Mustang
Tiered fees for processors, growers, and dispensaries.
Proposed Tiered Fee Structure
Discussion on implementing a tiered fee structure based on estimated staff time for dispensaries, growers, and processors, with potential initial and renewal fee differentiation.
Proposed Fees for New State Categories
Discussion on fees for newly state-defined categories like testing laboratories, research facilities, educational facilities, and storage facilities.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Subcategorization of medical marijuana processors for zoning and licensing purposes.
- Potential changes to zoning for existing businesses to accommodate certain medical marijuana operations.
Deadlines
- August 29th: State medical marijuana laws become effective, requiring local ordinances for new uses and Certificate of Compliance (COC) process.
Watch For
- Further discussion on tiered fee structures for medical marijuana licenses.
- Staff recommendations on fee amounts for new categories (testing, education, storage).
- Clarification from OMMA regarding processing license requirements for pre-rolls.
Agenda Summary
Discussion regarding the additional amendments that proposed medical marijuana ordinances
Review of proposed amendments to medical marijuana ordinances, including local license fees and zoning for various establishment types, and comparison with other Oklahoma municipalities.