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OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released a letter on Monday aimed at coordinating a statewide effort for enforcement against the unlawful manufacturing, distribution and sale of psychoactive marijuana byproducts.
Stitt said the substances pose a growing risk to public health and safety across the state.
In a letter addressed to Secretary of Public Safety Tricia Everest, Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control Director Donnie Anderson, Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Executive Director Adria Berry, Department of Public Safety Commissioner Tim Tipton, and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation Director Greg Mashburn, Stitt called for a cross-agency effort to strengthen regulatory and enforcement actions against these substances.
“These compounds, often marketed to young people, have psychoactive properties that threaten the safety and well-being of Oklahomans,” said Gov. Stitt. “We must act quickly and collaboratively to address this emerging threat and ensure that both licensed and illicit markets are held accountable.”
Stitt specifically cited concerns about substances such as:
Delta-8 Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ8-THC)Delta-10 Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ10-THC)Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC)Tetrahydrocannabinol-O Acetate (THC-O)Tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP)Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)
Stitt said these compounds are often synthesized or chemically altered from hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and are increasingly available without adequate regulatory oversight.
Stitt tasked agencies with:
Coordinated Investigation: Identifying and investigating the manufacture, distribution and sale of these compounds, both through licensed dispensaries and unlicensed venues, such as convenience stores.Targeted Enforcement: Agencies such as OBNDDC, DPS and OSBI will focus on unlawful networks, while OMMA will ensure dispensary compliance.Regulatory Assessment: Agencies will work together to identify any regulatory gaps and provide recommendations for statuary or administrative improvements to the Governor’s office.
You can read the full letter by clicking here.
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