Oklahoma's medical marijuana businesses will need to appoint a "managing owner" to assume chief responsibility for compliance and license management by September 5, the agency announced on Friday.

Businesses will also be able to add three other "affiliates" to their license: other part-owners or employees, who can also interface with OMMA regarding licensing and other regulatory issues.

According to the agency, the change is because of a switch to the new MedPortal system.

"The managing owner information is required ahead of the portal's fall launch to ensure a smooth transition for all and will result in more efficient communication when follow-up regarding the businesses is needed," OMMA director of communications Porsha Riley said in a statement.

The agency did not explain if the ch

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