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This bill modifies Oklahoma's laws regarding firearms and medical marijuana license holders, specifically addressing the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act's eligibility requirements. The legislation makes three key changes: First, it updates the language around carrying weapons under the influence, explicitly including medical marijuana alongside other prescription drugs and clarifying that a person's license can be suspended if their consumption affects their mental, emotional, or physical processes. Second, the bill prevents the denial of a handgun license solely based on an applicant being a lawful medical marijuana patient, removing previous potential barriers to obtaining a firearm license. Third, the bill adjusts provisions related to preclusions for obtaining a handgun license, ensuring that having a medical marijuana patient license does not automatically disqualify an individual from receiving a handgun license. These changes aim to provide more equitable treatment for medical marijuana license holders while maintaining existing safety standards for firearm ownership. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to update their procedures and implement the new regulations.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb39&Session=2600