Meeting Summary
The city council held a discussion regarding updates to the medical marijuana ordinance to align with recent changes in state law. Key topics included the implementation of a certificate of compliance process, new state license categories, and specific zoning considerations for medical marijuana storage and education facilities. Council also discussed the collection of local sales tax on medical marijuana and the potential adjustment of local license fees to cover administrative costs.
Financial Matters
Local sales tax on medical marijuana
Discussion on the Oklahoma Tax Commission's administrative position to collect local sales tax on top of the state excise tax, and the potential impact of a pending lawsuit that could alter this collection method.
Medical marijuana local license fees
Discussion about raising local license fees to cover staff time and inspection costs associated with new state requirements and annual certificate of compliance inspections. A draft proposed fees at half of the state's maximum as a starting point for consideration.
Coming Up
Tabled
- Refinement of the medical marijuana ordinance draft based on council feedback regarding zoning for storage facilities and local license fees.
Deadlines
- State emergency rules for medical marijuana are anticipated to become permanent in August.
Watch For
- Potential changes in local sales tax collection on medical marijuana due to a pending lawsuit against the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
- Further discussion on appropriate local license fees for medical marijuana establishments.
Announcements
- City staff will communicate state law changes regarding the prohibition of smoking and vaping medical marijuana in public spaces to residents.
Agenda Summary
Updates to the medical marijuana ordinance as a result of changes in state law
Presentation on the current city code, new state laws (Unity Bill, SB 1030), the certificate of compliance procedure, taxation issues, new license categories (transporter agent, testing laboratory, education facility, research facility), and zoning considerations for storage and education facilities. Discussion also covered local sales tax collection and proposed adjustments to local license fees.