On June 26, 2018, voters in Oklahoma overwhelmingly approved medical marijuana by approving SQ 788. The legality of having a gun while possessing a medical marijuana license became a hot topic immediately after the vote. According to federal law, it’s illegal to possess a gun if you are a medical marijuana license holder regardless of state law. The federal law that controls … [Read more...] about Can I Have A Gun If I Have A Medical Marijuana License In Oklahoma?
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New Oklahoma Criminal Laws In 2017 – Summary
These are the significant Oklahoma criminal laws that went into effect in 2017: SQ 780 Makes Simple Possession Of All Drugs A Misdemeanor Illegal To Practice Massage Therapy Without A License Seduction & Slander Now Legal Presentence Investigation Changes Left Lane Only For Passing Minors Prohibited From Using Tanning Facilities Military 21 & … [Read more...] about New Oklahoma Criminal Laws In 2017 – Summary
Laws Outlawing Activities By Telephone Company & Message Carriers Repealed – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #34
HB 1003 repealed seven laws. This included the prohibition against a telegraph company or employee transmitting any message to a person placing bets on a horse race. Six laws codifying the duties of message carriers were also repealed. The laws listed below were repealed on November 1, 2017 21 O.S. § 992 - Assisting Unlawful Business by Telegraph Any telegraph company, … [Read more...] about Laws Outlawing Activities By Telephone Company & Message Carriers Repealed – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #34
Destruction Of Obscene Material & Child Pornography – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #33
The destruction of obscene material or child pornography upon final conviction has been extended to "any codefendant." Previously, obscene material or child pornography had to be destroyed upon conviction of the accused. Now, it must be destroyed upon final conviction of the accused and any codefendant. The magistrate or law enforcement must destroy the material. The … [Read more...] about Destruction Of Obscene Material & Child Pornography – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #33
Victims Impact Panel Changes – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #32
This law changed the definition of "victims impact panel" in Oklahoma. It's now a program conducted by a corporation registered with the Secretary of State in Oklahoma for the purpose of operating a victims impact panel program. The meeting must now include live presenters. In addition to discussing the operation of a vehicle while impaired, the discussion may now also include … [Read more...] about Victims Impact Panel Changes – 2017 Oklahoma Laws #32