Marijuana panel created at State Capitol

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers are getting to work on regulations for the new medical marijuana industry.

The Oklahoma House and Senate named a 13-member working group of legislators.

The nine Republicans and four Democrats plan to convene a series of public meetings on medical marijuana beginning next week.

State Question 788 was approved by voters last month.

Lawmakers now have to come up with a system for licensing applications for patients and dispensaries.

The Oklahoma Board of Health approved emergency rules last week that were quickly signed by the governor.

Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter said on Wednesday the board overstepped its authority and should reconvene to pass less restrictive rules.