State Laws/Missouri
MOFully Legal Updated 2026-06

Cannabis Laws in Missouri

Missouri voters approved recreational cannabis in November 2022 (Amendment 3), with retail sales beginning February 3, 2023. Missouri has one of the fastest recreational program launches in history — just 3 months from voter approval to sales.

Recreational Possession

3 oz flower

Medical Program

Active

Home Cultivation

6 plants per person

Employment Protection

Moderate

Possession Limits

Medical Patients

4 oz

per 30 days

Recreational (21+)

3 oz

flower

5g concentrate; 500mg edibles

Home Cultivation

Home Cultivation Permitted

Plant limit: 6 plants per person

Must be 21+, plants must be in a private space

Medical Cannabis Program

Card Cost

$25/year

Renewal

Annual

Processing Time

30 days

Dispensaries

200+

Qualifying Conditions

CancerEpilepsyGlaucomaIntractable migrainesChronic medical conditions causing severe painPsychiatric disorders including PTSDHIV/AIDSALSCrohn's diseaseUlcerative colitisCachexiaParkinson's diseaseTourette syndromeAutism
✗ Does not accept out-of-state medical cards

Recreational Program

Legalized

2022

Sales Started

2023

Age Requirement

21+

Purchase Limit

3 oz per transaction

Delivery

Allowed

Public Consumption

Prohibited.

Employment Protections

Moderate Protection

Amendment 3 includes some off-duty use protections.

Employers cannot discriminate against employees for off-duty cannabis use. Safety-sensitive positions and federal contractors are exempt.

Driving Laws

DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.

Recent Legislative Changes

2023: Recreational sales launched February 3

2024: Expungement program implemented

2025: Social equity licensing expanded

Official State Resource

Always verify current laws with the official state cannabis authority.

Visit official site