The Green Brief

The Green Brief is back. After a long break navigating OBN renewal season and OMMA’s new licensing portal rollout, the show returns with a new format. In this episode, host Mason Pain examines Governor Kevin Stitt’s recent call to send medical marijuana back to the ballot with the goal of shutting the program down entirely. During a series of public appearances and media interviews following his S...

Gies Law Firm Director of Marketing and Commercial Licensing Mason Pain breaks down the real forces reshaping Oklahoma’s cannabis industry in 2025. From OBN’s headline-ready grow shutdown claims to new laws, Timely renewal, COO requirements and the “one-and-done” rule, learn what’s behind the shrinking license count — and how to avoid becoming the next casualty in the state’s evolving compliance m...

Oklahoma’s sudden enforcement of Certificate of Occupancy rules continues to send shockwaves through the cannabis industry, leaving many operators scrambling to stay compliant. In this episode of The Green Brief , Mason Pain sits down with Larissa Darnaby of Landmark Solutions to unpack the sudden enforcement of Certificate of Occupancy (COO) requirements in Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry....

Oklahoma’s new “pre-pack” law—House Bill 3361—goes into effect June 1, 2025. In this special episode of The Green Brief , host Mason Pain walks through everything you need to know about what’s changing, how to inspect incoming product, and what packaging mistakes could now cost you your license. Dispensaries, growers, processors: this one’s for all of you. Please note – This packaging checklist is...

In this first episode of The Green Brief Podcast , host Mason Pain interviews Jed Green, Director of ORCA, about State Question 837—a proposed constitutional amendment that would reform cannabis laws in Oklahoma. Together, they explore the lessons from previous state questions, the importance of protecting patient rights under the Constitution, and the need for streamlined, clear regulations. The...

High out there! We're excited to announce the launch of the Green Brief Podcast! Our first episode launches on May 1st, featuring Jed Green of ORCA. We'll discuss his legalization petition SQ 837 – which is of critical importance to the Oklahoma cannabis industry at the moment. Tune in!