Why 7-Eleven Is Waging War Against Oklahoma Marijuana Dispensaries

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In May, Oklahoma medical marijuana sales hit $73 million, the highest monthly figure yet. Medical marijuana sales routinely break expectations and smash records, even amid the pandemic. By all accounts, the Oklahoma cannabis industry is a runaway success. Oklahoma permits a free-market system for medical cannabis, or as close to one as possible. Back in January, 7-Eleven Inc. bought out property leased to multiple cannabis dispensaries in Oklahoma.

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“What we’re hearing from 7-Eleven is they consider this a criminal activity and money laundering,” said one dispensary owner.

By all accounts, the Oklahoma cannabis industry is a runaway success. Medical marijuana sales routinely break expectations and smash records, even amid the pandemic. Oklahoma permits a free-market...

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