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Oklahoma Cannabis Reclassified, Businesses Must Register by Jan 2027

5/11/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice ordered on April 28, 2026 that certain marijuana be moved to Schedule III.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics said the businesses must register with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The bureau will not pursue administrative action against businesses without DEA registration until Jan 1, 2027, provided they apply within 60 days of the April 28 notice.
Failure to obtain DEA registration could cause revocation of a state registration and other penalties.

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The U.S. Department of Justice ordered on April 28, 2026 that certain marijuana be moved to Schedule III.
The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics said the businesses must register with the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The bureau will not pursue administrative action against businesses without DEA registration until Jan 1, 2027, provided they apply within 60 days of the April 28 notice.
Failure to obtain DEA registration could cause revocation of a state registration and other penalties.