Reciprocity

Oklahoma is surrounded by six states, enhancing the likelihood of cross-border travel, particularly for those in the southern regions. Consequently, Oklahomans with medical marijuana cards often consider if adjacent states recognize their cards, allowing them legal rights to purchase cannabis during their travels.

Understanding Reciprocity for Medical Marijuana Patients

Reciprocity in the context of medical marijuana refers to one state recognizing the medical marijuana laws and licenses of another state. This implies that a person legally eligible to buy medical marijuana in their home state might also have the opportunity to purchase it while traveling in another state.

Oklahoma offers a unique form of reciprocity. Unlike some states, Oklahoma allows non-residents to apply for a temporary medical marijuana patient license, giving them the same rights as resident cardholders to purchase and possess cannabis while in the state.

States Recognizing Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Cards in 2024

As of now, Oklahoma’s medical marijuana cardholders can enjoy some level of reciprocity in several other states. These states allow Oklahomans to either purchase cannabis with their Oklahoma card or apply for a temporary pass that grants them similar privileges:

• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Maine
• Montana
• Nevada
• New Hampshire (only for possession and under strict constraints)
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• Rhode Island
• Utah

Oklahomans need to keep in mind that marijuana laws are constantly evolving. Anyone planning to use their Oklahoma medical marijuana card in another state should first confirm the specific rules and regulations of that state before attempting to purchase or possess cannabis.