Ron Durbin

Ron DurbinFri, 27 Feb 2026 12:15:17 -0600Weeblyen-usnodurbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788Ron Durbin is an experienced political consultant, legislative advisor, & cannabis industry attorney. Ron has led the battle to defend and implement the voters' clear intent on cannabis medicine and partner with state & local govt., to develop safe and viable business environments for farms, shops and the other businesses which innovate for the health & wellbeing of Oklahomans.Oklahoma's leading legal consultant for cannabis medicine.durbin@soonerpolitics.org<![CDATA[Medical Cannabis Hearing At the Capitol, This Monday]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:46:52 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/medical-cannabis-hearing-at-the-capitol-this-monday

Monday is an important day at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Rep. Jon Echols & Rep. Scott Fetgatter will be hearing from several advocates & leaders in the Medical Marijuana public policy and industry.
It's an important opportunity to hear from the new director of the OMMA.
There will also be some very good messages supporting the treatment innovations and new studies on pain management.

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.org<![CDATA[Processing Woes Are Prevented With Written Agreements]]>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 18:11:08 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/processing-woes-are-prevented-with-written-agreements

GROWERS AND PROCESSORS!!!! For the love of all things, please, I beg of you, stop doing processing on splits/tolls without a written agreement. All you are doing by not having a contract is creating a situation where I will end up being rich having to either prosecute or defend lawsuits. I would prefer not to have to do that.

Listen To The Podcast, here.

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgnoGROWERS AND PROCESSORS!!!! For the love of all things, please, I beg of you, stop doing processing on splits/tolls without a written agreement. All you are doing by not having a contract is creating a situation where I will end up being rich having to either prosecute or defend lawsuits. I would prefer not to have to do that.Listen To The Podcast, here. [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.orgGROWERS AND PROCESSORS!!!! For the love of all things, please, I beg of you, stop doing processing on splits/tolls without a written agreement. All you are doing by not having a contract is creating a situation where I will end up being rich having to either prosecute or defend lawsuits. I would prefer not to have to do that.Listen To The Podcast, here. [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788<![CDATA[Cannabis Industry License Renewal Strategies]]>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 16:02:05 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/cannabis-industry-license-renewal-strategies

If you are an MMJ Business, here is some important info about business license renewals, and a bit about anyone waiting for licensure.
The legislature screwed up last year, and hastily vetoed the correction this year.
Now the MMJ industry producers & distributors are in a legal battle to remain in operation.
But you must keep your license in play by following the instructions we detail in this episode.

Listen to the podcast, here.

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgno  If you are an MMJ Business, here is some important info about business license renewals, and a bit about anyone waiting for licensure.  The legislature screwed up last year, and hastily vetoed the correction this year.  Now the MMJ industry producers & distributors are in a legal battle to remain in operation.   But you must keep your license in play by following the instructions we detail in this episode.Listen to the podcast, here. [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.org  If you are an MMJ Business, here is some important info about business license renewals, and a bit about anyone waiting for licensure.  The legislature screwed up last year, and hastily vetoed the correction this year.  Now the MMJ industry producers & distributors are in a legal battle to remain in operation.   But you must keep your license in play by following the instructions we detail in this episode.Listen to the podcast, here. [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788<![CDATA[Durbin's Election Guide: Primary 2020]]>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 14:56:41 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/durbins-election-guide-primary-2020

VOTE TODAY!!!!
These are some key House and Senate races with primaries today. Please share the word and encourage your friends and family to vote for these candidates.
House

Roe district 42
McDugle district 12
Pittman district 99
Peixotto district 74

Senate

Scott district 43
Morrissey district 35
Sharp district 17

Post your pro medical marijuana candidates below.

Listen to the podcast, here.

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgnoVOTE TODAY!!!!These are some key House and Senate races with primaries today. Please share the word and encourage your friends and family to vote for these candidates.HouseRoe district 42McDugle district 12Pittman district 99Peixotto district 74SenateScott district 43Morrissey district 35Sharp district 17Post your pro medical marijuana candidates below.Listen to the podcast, here. [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.orgVOTE TODAY!!!!These are some key House and Senate races with primaries today. Please share the word and encourage your friends and family to vote for these candidates.HouseRoe district 42McDugle district 12Pittman district 99Peixotto district 74SenateScott district 43Morrissey district 35Sharp district 17Post your pro medical marijuana candidates below.Listen to the podcast, here. [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788<![CDATA[Commercial Real Estate & Medical Marijuana Business Property Strategies]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:34:48 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/commercial-real-estate-medical-marijuana-business-property-strategies

Coming live about Real Estate with Sean Worley, an Oklahoma Real with Coldwell Banker & His 420 Real Estate Group. We answer your questions here. Oh and Brad Peixotto from Owasso who is running for OK House came by and needs your vote.

Listen To The Podcast here.

Also, Green Grow Expo is this weekend in OKC. General admission tickets are free, so it’s a great chance to network. I’m going to be there both Saturday and Sunday. I’m also teaching some classes to help them out. I did it last year and enjoyed it. I believe there is a fee associated with those classes because they have to pay for the event, but they are going to be some great ones. Based on the ones I sat in on last year, I think they are more than worth it. Hope to see y’all there.

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgno  Coming live about Real Estate with Sean Worley, an Oklahoma Real with Coldwell Banker & His 420 Real Estate Group. We answer your questions here. Oh and Brad Peixotto from Owasso who is running for OK House came by and needs your vote.Listen To The Podcast here.Also, Green Grow Expo is this weekend in OKC. General admission tickets are free, so it’s a great chance to network. I’m going to be there both Saturday and Sunday. I’m also teaching some classes to help them ou [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.org  Coming live about Real Estate with Sean Worley, an Oklahoma Real with Coldwell Banker & His 420 Real Estate Group. We answer your questions here. Oh and Brad Peixotto from Owasso who is running for OK House came by and needs your vote.Listen To The Podcast here.Also, Green Grow Expo is this weekend in OKC. General admission tickets are free, so it’s a great chance to network. I’m going to be there both Saturday and Sunday. I’m also teaching some classes to help them ou [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788<![CDATA[The 'OK4U Approved' Founders Discuss Trade Group Details]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/the-ok4u-approved-founders-discuss-trade-group-details

OK4U is a program to help ensure medical marijuana patients and stakeholders of quality assurance in a new and newly regulated marketplace. OK4U has created a list of quality benchmarks for a variety of businesses and services that operate within the Oklahoman cannabis market, to include legal compliance, safety practices, staff development, industry standards, and customer/patient services.
OK4U offers a comprehensive certification process that ensures all business, facilities, and service providers are offering safe, quality, and affordable products, services, and agreements.

Listen to the podcast here.

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgno  OK4U is a program to help ensure medical marijuana patients and stakeholders of quality assurance in a new and newly regulated marketplace. OK4U has created a list of quality benchmarks for a variety of businesses and services that operate within the Oklahoman cannabis market, to include legal compliance, safety practices, staff development, industry standards, and customer/patient services.OK4U offers a comprehensive certification process that ensures all business, facilities, and servic [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.org  OK4U is a program to help ensure medical marijuana patients and stakeholders of quality assurance in a new and newly regulated marketplace. OK4U has created a list of quality benchmarks for a variety of businesses and services that operate within the Oklahoman cannabis market, to include legal compliance, safety practices, staff development, industry standards, and customer/patient services.OK4U offers a comprehensive certification process that ensures all business, facilities, and servic [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788<![CDATA[788 Survived The Supreme Court, But Just Barely]]>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 03:51:01 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/788-survived-the-supreme-court-but-just-barely

This should terrify every medical marijuana patient and business. You can thank the authors and people behind 806 and 807 for risking the entire medical marijuana program. As you know, they withdrew 806 and filed 807. Paul Tay challenged 807 on the basis of the Supremacy Clause arguing that since its federally illegal to possess medical marijuana, the state can’t consider a ballot petition that would be contrary to federal law. The Oklahoma Supreme Court is made up of 9 Justices.
In a VERY CLOSE VOTE, as outlined below, they ruled that the Supremacy Clause does not kill SQ807. Now, we all know that I think 807 is garbage and should be thrown in the trash. I’m just glad that the Oklahoma Supreme Court did not kill it on this issue. If they had, 788 WOULD BE DEAD!!!! These people are risking it all, for what I ask you? Nothing!!!
Please let’s ensure that they don’t get the signatures needed so we don’t have to challenge it further. Anyone running a petition on the issue of medical marijuana is risking 788 entirely. Vote went as follows:
¶44 Gurich, C.J., Kauger, Winchester, Edmondson and Combs, JJ., concur;
¶45 Darby, V.C.J., Kane (by separate writing) and Rowe (by separate writing), JJ., dissent;
¶46 Colbert, J., not participating.

Listen To The Podcast here.

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgno  This should terrify every medical marijuana patient and business. You can thank the authors and people behind 806 and 807 for risking the entire medical marijuana program. As you know, they withdrew 806 and filed 807. Paul Tay challenged 807 on the basis of the Supremacy Clause arguing that since its federally illegal to possess medical marijuana, the state can’t consider a ballot petition that would be contrary to federal law. The Oklahoma Supreme Court is made up of 9 Justices.? [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.org  This should terrify every medical marijuana patient and business. You can thank the authors and people behind 806 and 807 for risking the entire medical marijuana program. As you know, they withdrew 806 and filed 807. Paul Tay challenged 807 on the basis of the Supremacy Clause arguing that since its federally illegal to possess medical marijuana, the state can’t consider a ballot petition that would be contrary to federal law. The Oklahoma Supreme Court is made up of 9 Justices.? [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788<![CDATA[Farmers & Shop Owners Sue The State Marijuana Authority]]>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 05:00:00 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/farmers-shop-owners-sue-the-state-marijuana-authority

1. Quick Update on the health situation.
2. Lawsuit filed today about the 2 year residency requirement and the 1,000 foot rule (see post just before this one for a link to the lawsuit). Meeting with the receptive Mike Hunter soon to discuss resolution of the case (thanks Representative Echols).
3. Updates about Patient Information, the HB 3228 Veto, and OMMA Regulations.
4. Meeting with OBNDD.
5. Fundraisers for Representative Jon Echols and Representative Scott Fetgatter and some surprise Oklahoma Senate candidates on July 20th in Tulsa and July 23rd in OKC.

Listen To The Podcast here

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgno1. Quick Update on the health situation.2. Lawsuit filed today about the 2 year residency requirement and the 1,000 foot rule (see post just before this one for a link to the lawsuit). Meeting with the receptive Mike Hunter soon to discuss resolution of the case (thanks Representative Echols).3. Updates about Patient Information, the HB 3228 Veto, and OMMA Regulations.4. Meeting with OBNDD.5. Fundraisers for Representative Jon Echols and Representative Scott Fetgatter and some surprise Oklahoma [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.org1. Quick Update on the health situation.2. Lawsuit filed today about the 2 year residency requirement and the 1,000 foot rule (see post just before this one for a link to the lawsuit). Meeting with the receptive Mike Hunter soon to discuss resolution of the case (thanks Representative Echols).3. Updates about Patient Information, the HB 3228 Veto, and OMMA Regulations.4. Meeting with OBNDD.5. Fundraisers for Representative Jon Echols and Representative Scott Fetgatter and some surprise Oklahoma [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788<![CDATA[Stitt Weighs Executive Orders To Remedy Medical Marijuana Rules]]>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:07:03 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/stitt-weighs-executive-orders-to-remedy-medical-marijuana-rulesALERT About HB3228 & ILLEGAL influx of product from out of state.

See the message direct from the Governor regarding HB3228. I can confirm, yes, solutions are still being worked on. To disagree with the Governor, I think a Special Session could be called.
He is correct there is construction, as we saw them pulling desks out of the House chamber last time we were there, but that’s not a very valid reason. Regardless, as I’ve said before, it is clear now that delivery was the big issue for Governor Stitt. That’s actually helpful to know for sure. I don’t think the seed to sale system has anything to do with that, and the statement reflects a lack of full understanding how that works, but I believe he believes it’s essential. I’m not sure where he sources his information, but we need to work to get him better and more educated sources.
We have to take it upon ourselves to educate him and those that advise him and the legislature on these areas where they seem to have terrible information (It would be helpful if Governor Stitt would take a meeting about this, hint, hint). I’ve expressed my own concerns that delivery could present a myriad of problems, so I understand some hesitation.

I do not agree it was rushed as it was in a bill filed at the beginning of the session, but arguing that point isn’t going to change anything. We need to make clear that the patient caregiver license isn’t an option for everyone and has its own inefficiencies making delivery an essential future service. It’s my position we don’t need a statute to make delivery happen, and I will be pushing for the will of the people via the regulations that OMMA will be adopting. I’m confident we can, if we do this right, make this happen for those that need it. The only think I think in HB3228 that we can’t get done without a special session is the 90 day temporary license for people from out of state, but I’m keen to see if I can figure out something.
I am still confident that a way forward to resolve the big hurdles will be achieved including protecting patient information, resolving the residency problem for people that moved here, and the mess of the 1,000 foot school and preschool change made last year. I will have more solid information on how that’s going to happen for everyone tomorrow.
Finally, I am going to venture out to a meeting on Friday with the director of OBNDD. It will be my first in person meeting since the last procedure, so clearly it is important. I need to know, from you all, what ways do you see people illegally bringing in products from out of state. How are they doing it? How are they covering it up. Post comments below or message me. I know the ways I’ve seen, but I’m curious to see what you all are experiencing. We need to protect Oklahoma patients, farmers and processors, and stopping the illegal activity is essential to preserving this vital program.
Sorry for lack of updates. I’m still home recovering and don’t feel particularly awesome or up to doing a video.

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgnoALERT About HB3228 & ILLEGAL influx of product from out of state.    See the message direct from the Governor regarding HB3228. I can confirm, yes, solutions are still being worked on. To disagree with the Governor, I think a Special Session could be called.  He is correct there is construction, as we saw them pulling desks out of the House chamber last time we were there, but that’s not a very valid reason. Regardless, as I&rsqu [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.orgALERT About HB3228 & ILLEGAL influx of product from out of state.    See the message direct from the Governor regarding HB3228. I can confirm, yes, solutions are still being worked on. To disagree with the Governor, I think a Special Session could be called.  He is correct there is construction, as we saw them pulling desks out of the House chamber last time we were there, but that’s not a very valid reason. Regardless, as I&rsqu [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788<![CDATA[Gov. Stitt Sets Monday Meeting To Find Fixes For Medical Marijuana]]>Fri, 29 May 2020 21:05:57 GMThttps://www.soonerpolitics.org/durbin/gov-stitt-sets-monday-meeting-to-find-fixes-for-medical-marijuana

Kevin Stitt will meet with key legislative leaders to weigh options for matters that cannot wait til next February.

We have secured a meeting between the governor's office and legislative leaders who are seeking to fix statutory mistakes which would otherwise result in the closure of several family-owned shops and farms which lawfully provide cannabis medicines to Oklahoma patients.
the day went well and we were met with several pleasant surprises.

Senator Roger Thompson will partner with Rep. Fetgatter to shepherd the legislative reforms through the entire legislative process.
Gov. Stitt will engage the leadership's team, in both houses, to find solutions via statutory and regulatory means.

This could only happen when the family businesses and patients join together for real engagement in the process at every level.

Listen to the podcast, here.

Fetgatter, Stitt, & Thompson will meet on Monday

]]>durbin@soonerpolitics.orgnoKevin Stitt will meet with key legislative leaders to weigh options for matters that cannot wait til next February. We have secured a meeting between the governor's office and legislative leaders who are seeking to fix statutory mistakes which would otherwise result in the closure of several family-owned shops and farms which lawfully provide cannabis medicines to Oklahoma patients.the day went well and we were met with several pleasant surprises.Senator Roger Thompson will partner with Rep [...]durbin@soonerpolitics.orgKevin Stitt will meet with key legislative leaders to weigh options for matters that cannot wait til next February. We have secured a meeting between the governor's office and legislative leaders who are seeking to fix statutory mistakes which would otherwise result in the closure of several family-owned shops and farms which lawfully provide cannabis medicines to Oklahoma patients.the day went well and we were met with several pleasant surprises.Senator Roger Thompson will partner with Rep [...]durbin,oklahoma,cannabis,marijuana,omma,agency,rules,patient,farmer,grower,shop,dispensary,processor,processing,law,regulation,rules,sq788