Tulsa, OK Public Conduct: Public Marijuana Use (2026)
Key Facts
- Max fine
- $400
- Applies to
- licensed and unlicensed users alike
- Covers
- smoking and vaporizing marijuana
- Citation-based
- officer may cite instead of arrest
Summary
Tulsa fines anyone caught smoking or vaping marijuana in a public place, medical license or not, under the city's Penal Code.
It is unlawful for any person, whether licensed or not, to smoke tobacco or marijuana or use a vaporizer to ingest marijuana in violation of the Oklahoma Smoking in Public Places and Indoor Workplaces Act, 63 O.S. § 1-1521 et seq. Upon conviction, the punishment for a violation of this section shall be by a fine not exceeding Four Hundred Dollars ($400.00), excluding costs, fees, and assessments...
Full Breakdown
Tulsa Revised Ordinances Title 27, § 2501(B) makes it unlawful for any person, licensed medical marijuana patient or not, to smoke marijuana or use a vaporizer to ingest it anywhere covered by the Oklahoma Smoking in Public Places and Indoor Workplaces Act. This is separate from the city's general marijuana possession offense in § 2501(A), which turns on whether the person holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license and how much they're carrying. Officers can issue a citation on the spot rather than making an arrest.
Violations & Fines
Fine up to $400, excluding costs, fees and assessments; officer may issue a written citation in lieu of arrest if identity is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a medical marijuana card exempt public smoking in Tulsa?
Can police arrest instead of ticketing for public marijuana smoking?
Sources & Official References
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