OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Legalizing recreational cannabis will come with sweeping changes to the law.
Along with new tax revenues, additional licensing and criminal justice reform will be implemented if voters chose to say “yes” to SQ 820.
This week, Governor Kevin Stitt issued a special election for March 7, 2023.
“There are a lot of people that we’ve talked to who, you know, want to enjoy some marijuana, like they enjoy a glass of wine,” said Michelle Tilley, campaign organizer for SQ 820.
One of the most profound changes has to do with folks that were convicted of small possessions of marijuana.
In the state question, it would be legal for someone 21 years and older, to possess up to one ounce of weed. They would also be able to grow up to six plants at their home.
The passage of SQ820 would provide an expungement process for people that have been charged with possession of up to one ounce.
“We’re not talking about people who are trafficking drugs here. We’re talking about people that may have a joint on them,” said Tilley, emphasizing that low level crimes would be the focal point of the reform.
Taxes would also be raised for people that buy recreationally.
15% would be added to purchases for adults without a medical cannabis card.
Medical card holders would experience lower taxes, with taxes phasing out…
