Oklahoma Producing 30x More Marijuana Than Needed, Report Finds

29 March 2025

Oklahoma’s cannabis market is under fire after a new report revealed the state is producing more than 30 times the marijuana needed for in-state medical cannabis patients, sparking fears of trafficking and calls for a regulatory crackdown.

The Texoma HIDTA task force report shows Oklahoma has five times more dispensaries than Colorado—with far fewer residents—and twelve times the number of licensed growers. Federal and state officials, including U.S. Senator James Lankford, warn that the state’s booming supply is feeding illegal markets across the country.

Lawmakers are now pushing new bills aimed at reigning in the industry, with tighter licensing rules and stronger enforcement. Oversupply has driven prices down, intensified competition, and created pressure for some operators to move product outside legal channels—raising public safety and compliance concerns.

If new regulations pass, expect a wave of shutdowns among growers, processors, and dispensaries. Patients could also see shifts in product availability and pricing as the market tightens.

Federal agencies like the DEA and FBI are already stepping in, signaling that Oklahoma’s once wide-open medical cannabis market is about to face its toughest scrutiny yet.