Oklahoma imposes stricter rules for cannabis testing labs, seeks THCA ban

On Sep 28, 2024

Oklahoma has enacted stricter standards for medical cannabis testing laboratories, including a state reference lab to double-check results and a secret-shopper program to discretely obtain products to verify results.

Also among the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s rules, which took effect July 25, is a new definition for THC that attempts to close the so-called “THCA loophole” that some operators are exploiting to sell MJ under the claim that it’s federally legal hemp.

The OMMA’s new standards for labs come at the same time as nationwide accusations of lab malfeasance, including potency inflation – such allegations recently were made in Oklahoma – as well as failures to detect potentially dangerous pesticides and mold.

California regulators are currently attempting to revoke one lab’s license

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