Cannabis in Missouri

What this means for cannabis in Missouri

Missouri's rules should be read by access type: adult-use status, medical program status, possession limits, home cultivation, and the regulator responsible for current guidance.

• Adult-use access: adult-use cannabis is legalized in 2022, and retail sales started in 2023.
• Medical program: medical cannabis was authorized in 2018; licensed dispensaries are operating, and qualifying-condition rules apply.
• Possession: Adults 21+ can possess up to 3 oz of cannabis flower.
• Home cultivation: Home cultivation is permitted in Missouri. Plant limit: 6 per adult. 6 flowering, 6 non-flowering, 6 clones
• CBD context: CBD is legal in Missouri. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.
• Regulator to verify: Division of Cannabis Regulation.
• State note: Amendment 3 passed 2022. Strong expungement provisions.

Recreational Use in Missouri

Recreational use is legal in Missouri since 2022. Adults can possess up to 3 oz. Retail sales began in 2023.

Adults 21 and older can legally purchase cannabis from licensed retailers in Missouri. Sales are regulated by the Division of Cannabis Regulation. All product sold by licensed retailers is lab-tested for potency and contaminants. Identification is required at purchase.

Medical Cannabis in Missouri

Medical cannabis is legal in Missouri since 2018. Licensed dispensaries are operating.

Patients enrolled in the Missouri program must meet state-specified qualifying conditions and obtain a registry card from the Division of Cannabis Regulation. Program rules cover possession amounts, caregiver designations, and reciprocity with out-of-state cards.

Home Cultivation

Home cultivation is permitted in Missouri. Plant limit: 6 per adult. 6 flowering, 6 non-flowering, 6 clones

Hemp-Derived CBD

CBD is legal in Missouri. Higher-THC products are available with the appropriate license.

Hemp-derived CBD products with THC at or below 0.3% are federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. State rules add their own restrictions on labeling, lab testing, and retail. See the CBD page for Missouri.

Cannabis by City in Missouri

City-specific guides covering local dispensary access, ordinances, and community context.

Cannabis Questions in Missouri

Sources & Verification

This page uses Dr. Greenthumb's current state dataset for Missouri, including the listed regulator: Division of Cannabis Regulation. It is informational, not legal advice, and should be checked against current state guidance before buying or operating.