Forum On Recreational Marijuana State Question: Livestream Starts 7 P.m. Tuesday

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The 820 Question State Forum is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m., which will allow voters to decide whether or not to legalize adult marijuana.

A special election was set for March 7 on the issue of recreational marijuana statehood.

Forum participants included Tulsa Health Department Director Bruce Dart, Tulsa County District Attorney Steve Kunzweiler, 820 Campaign Director Michelle Tilly and state criminal justice policy analyst Damion Shedd.

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Kunzweiler opposed the proposal.

"The passage and passage of new laws that further tie the hands of law enforcement authorities could be devastating," he said in a statement. “For example, passing this question statewide basically prevents us from trying to keep marijuana out of our middle and high schools because it imposes a penalty for minor use for four hours of counseling, regardless of what time school is. "

Tilly said the campaign had previously anticipated opposition from other states that had used "scare tactics" to legalize recreational marijuana.

"They haven't seen any negative effects or minor use of marijuana, and we expect the opposition to back off," he said.

10 things that are still illegal under Oklahoma's medical marijuana laws

Can't get a prescription for marijuana?

Marijuana is listed in federal law as the first controlled substance, so it cannot be prescribed, but only "recommended."

The Ninth Circuit Court's ruling gives protections to doctors who prescribe patients who might benefit from cannabis treatments, but federal law prohibits doctors from "helping" patients take marijuana. This means that doctors and patients cannot discuss specific doses, types or products of cannabis to treat a specific disease. Instead, doctors fill out a form stating that they have discussed the risks of marijuana use with the patient and believe the benefits are worth pursuing.

Even some patients who go to doctors for pain and are treated with opioids will not be able to use medical marijuana and will use it as licensed patients.

Evaluation of medical marijuana at the Greenwood Wellness Clinic. File Mike Simmons / Tulsa World

The use of marijuana in the workplace or injury in the workplace is not allowed

State App. 788 says only that an employer cannot discriminate against an employee based on their status as a user of medical marijuana. This means that simply having a license cannot be grounds for dismissal or discipline. However, this employer can write and enforce rules that prevent employees from using marijuana, just like any other controlled substance. No patient will be immune from working too long, using marijuana in the workplace, or trying to work poorly.

Matilda Campodonico / AP File

Marijuana cannot be transported across state lines

Patients who get medical marijuana cards in other states can buy them at local dispensaries, but the product cannot be brought back to Oklahoma. No patient may travel to a state subject to marijuana law and return legally obtained products to Oklahoma. In addition, patients who plan to grow marijuana at home will not be able to receive seeds from another state.

TOBY TALBOT / AP file

It is not possible to get a doctor's recommendation from the dispensary

The law change made it illegal for a doctor to set up a medical marijuana dispensary, as he did to enroll customers as patients as part of a retail operation.

John Clanton/Tulsa World Files

The product cannot be tried on during purchase

The use of any licensed medical marijuana products is prohibited, so patients do not have to wait for samples as some CBD shops have been able to offer.

File Mike Simmons / Tulsa World

Marijuana cannot be smoked in places where smoking is also prohibited

The law makes cannabis equal to tobacco for public consumption by including it in the law on smoking in public places and enclosed workplaces.

File Matilde Campodonico / AP

Marijuana cannot be given

The law does not allow patients to transfer ownership of marijuana. Patients may not give or sell marijuana to other patients. Licensed patients may cultivate marijuana on their premises or, with written permission, on leased property. They can only be grown outside if the plants are surrounded by a 6-foot fence. If the yield of plants in the harvest exceeds the legal amount that can be in a patient, the marijuana must be processed or destroyed. Patients can process their marijuana into concentrates or elixirs, but must not vape it with butane.

Document David Zalubowski / AP

He cannot drive while using marijuana

While it is legal for patients to have a certain amount of marijuana in their possession, if that patient is behind the wheel, a law enforcement officer will assess whether or not that person is in violation. Driving under the influence of marijuana is also illegal for users of medical marijuana.

Nigel Duara / AP File

No more possession of marijuana

A patient remains within the legal guidelines if he does not have 3 ounces of marijuana on his person and 8 ounces in his home, 1 ounce of concentrated marijuana, and 72 ounces of edible marijuana. Exceeding these limits will result in the patient losing their license and criminal charges, including intent to distribute or transfer.

Ted S. Warren / AP File

You cannot smoke as they ask you not to smoke

Tenants are not legally allowed to smoke medical marijuana, even if they have a health card, if the landlord(s) adopt a no-smoking policy.

Rogelio V. Solis, AP file

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