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Missouri Hemp and Cannabis Legislation Tracker

Tracking the evolution of hemp and cannabis laws in the Show-Me State

Current Hemp and Cannabis Legislation in Missouri

Missouri has undergone significant changes in its approach to hemp and cannabis regulation in recent years. This page tracks the evolving legal landscape, providing up-to-date information on state legislation, legal status of various cannabinoids, and resources for stakeholders.

Amendment 3 (2022): In November 2022, Missouri voters approved Amendment 3, which legalized recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. The amendment allows adults to possess up to three ounces of cannabis and grow up to six flowering plants at home.

Medical Marijuana: Missouri approved medical marijuana through Amendment 2 in 2018, establishing a regulated system for cultivation, testing, and dispensing cannabis for qualifying medical conditions.

Hemp Program: Following the 2018 Farm Bill, Missouri established its Industrial Hemp Program, allowing for the cultivation, processing, and sale of industrial hemp with THC concentrations not exceeding 0.3% on a dry weight basis.

Missouri Hemp and Cannabis Timeline

2014

Missouri passes HB 2238, allowing for the use of CBD oil extracted from hemp for patients with intractable epilepsy.

2018

Missouri voters approve Amendment 2, legalizing medical marijuana for qualifying patients. The state also passes legislation to create an Industrial Hemp Research Program following the federal 2018 Farm Bill.

2019

Missouri Department of Agriculture begins accepting applications for industrial hemp cultivation. The state issues the first medical marijuana facility licenses.

2020

First legal medical marijuana sales begin in Missouri. The state's hemp program transitions from research to commercial production.

2022

Missouri voters approve Amendment 3, legalizing recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older, allowing possession of up to three ounces and home cultivation.

2023

Recreational cannabis sales begin in Missouri. The state implements new regulations to address evolving cannabinoid markets including Delta-8 THC and other hemp derivatives.

2024

Missouri legislature considers additional regulations on hemp-derived cannabinoids and updates to the state's cannabis program based on initial implementation experiences.

Missouri Hemp and Cannabis Resources

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