Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt referred to as upon 4 executive companies on April 28 to coordinate a statewide enforcement effort in opposition to the illegal production, distribution and sale of “psychoactive marijuana byproducts.”
In a letter he despatched to the companies, Stitt cited his issues over compounds like delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, HHC, THC-O, THCP and THCV turning into an increasing number of out there in shopper merchandise absent correct regulatory oversight.
Those cannabinoids—continuously synthesized or chemically altered from non-intoxicating CBD derived from hemp—pose a rising chance to public well being and protection, Stitt mentioned within the letter to leaders from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Bad Medicine Keep watch over (OBNDDC), Oklahoma Scientific Marijuana Authority (OMMA), Oklahoma Division of Public Protection (DPS) and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI).
“Those compounds, continuously advertised to younger other people, have psychoactive houses that threaten the security and well-being of Oklahomans,” Stitt mentioned in a press unlock. “We should act temporarily and collaboratively to deal with this rising risk and make certain that each approved and illicit markets are held responsible.”
The governor tasked the companies with:
- Coordinated Investigation: Figuring out and investigating the manufacture, distribution and sale of those compounds, each via approved dispensaries and unlicensed venues akin to comfort shops.
- Centered Enforcement: Companies akin to OBNDDC, DPS and OSBI will focal point on illegal networks, whilst OMMA will make sure that dispensary compliance inside of their regulatory scope.
- Regulatory Evaluate: Companies will paintings in combination to spot any regulatory gaps and supply suggestions for statutory or administrative enhancements to the governor’s place of work.
“Stories of the expanding availability and use of those ingredients point out a necessity for the state to accentuate its efforts to battle this downside,” Stitt wrote. “I write to invite every of you to coordinate intently with one any other to enhance enforcement and regulatory motion. A unified, cross-agency method might be crucial to successfully battle the illegal production, distribution and sale of those compounds throughout Oklahoma.”
The governor requested the companies to stipulate their coordinated method in a joint replace to his place of work inside of 30 days.
