STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Cannabis Laws in Missouri
Is weed legal in Missouri? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
STATE CANNABIS GUIDE
Is weed legal in Missouri? Possession limits, home grow rules, medical program and dispensary info.
Cannabis is currently recreational in Missouri (MO). Passed Amendment 3 in November 2022.
Adults in Missouri may possess up to 3 oz of cannabis.
| Category | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| Public Possession | 3 oz |
| Home Growing | 6 plants |
| Medical Program | Active |
| Dispensaries | ~280 licensed dispensaries |
Missouri voters passed Amendment 3 in November 2022, legalizing recreational cannabis with sales beginning in February 2023. Adults 21+ may possess 3 ounces in public and grow 6 plants at home. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) regulates the cannabis industry. Missouri includes automatic expungement for prior nonviolent cannabis convictions.
Possession over 3 oz (up to 6 oz) is a civil infraction ($250 fine). Over 6 oz remains a criminal offense. Delivery without a license is a felony.
Missouri's medical cannabis program, established via Amendment 2 in 2018, allows qualifying patients to possess up to 4 oz per 30 days and cultivate up to 6 plants.
Missouri legalized recreational cannabis via Amendment 3 in November 2022, with retail sales beginning February 2023. Missouri had an existing medical program since 2018.
Missouri generated over $100 million in cannabis tax revenue in 2023. The state allows existing medical licensees to convert to dual-use, creating rapid market expansion.
Despite recreational legality in Missouri, cannabis remains federally illegal. Employers can — and many do — still require drug tests.
The most common pre-employment test in Missouri is the urine test, which can detect THC metabolites for up to 30 days in regular users. See: How long does THC stay in urine?
