A new Oklahoma law taking effect Nov. 1 prohibits edible medical marijuana products from being shaped like humans, cartoons, animals, or candy. House Bill 4454 also requires products to clearly display the THC content on packaging.
Edible marijuana products—including drinks and beverages—must indicate the number of THC servings in each package and the amount per individual serving. Products cannot use images or words designed to appeal to anyone under 18, including cartoons, toys, or characters commonly used to advertise to minors.
Rep. Carl Newton, R-Cherokee, authored the measure. "These changes are intended to better protect children from accidental ingestion of these potent products and to help us better inform consumers about recommended dosage amounts," Newton said.
Oklahoma voters approved medical marijuana in 2018 through State Question 788. The law creates no new penalties for licensed processors, who already face up to two yearly inspections by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority. Those found deficient have one month to correct violations or face a $500 fine per deficiency.