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St. Louis, Missouri’s medical marijuana program was established under Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution and is regulated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Patients with qualifying conditions can receive certification from approved healthcare practitioners and access medical marijuana through licensed dispensaries.

• Missouri residency is not a requirement. Patients from other states with a qualifying condition can legally obtain a medical marijuana card from Independence.
• Recreational use is legal for adults 21+.
• Home cultivation of up to 6 plants is allowed for both medical patients and adult-use consumers with proper licensing.
• Missouri recognizes out-of-state medical marijuana cards for possession but not for purchase or cultivation of cannabis.
• Out-of-state visitors 21+ can buy up to 3 ounces of recreational cannabis per transaction, but cannot take it across state lines.
• Medical ID cards must be renewed annually with updated provider certification.
• Medical marijuana has lower taxes than recreational marijuana.
• Driving under the influence and public use remain illegal.

• 2020 – Program Implementation: Medical marijuana dispensaries began operations and a patient registration program was launched with initial licensing and cultivation authorizations.
• 2022 – Adult-Use Legalization: Voters approved Amendment 3, legalizing adult-use marijuana with 53% support, expanding the existing medical framework.
• 2023 – Program Expansion: Missouri increased patient monthly limits from 4 to 6 ounces, began adult-use sales at existing dispensaries, and opened personal cultivation applications for recreational users.
• 2025 – Current Status: Missouri medical and adult-use programs are fully operational with licensed dispensaries statewide, and both cultivation programs are active for patients and consumers.

St. Louis, Missouri law sets different limits for medical patients and adult-use consumers, with special rules for home growers.

• Medical patients may buy up to 6 ounces per month from dispensaries, with higher amounts possible if their doctor recommends it.
• Recreational consumers (21+) may buy up to 3 ounces per purchase and possess up to 3 ounces at any time.
• Medical patients without home cultivation can possess up to 12 ounces (60-day supply).
• Medical patients with home cultivation can possess up to 18 ounces (90-day supply) if the extra amount stays on their property.
• Medical patients can grow up to 6 flowering plants, 6 non-flowering plants, and 6 small clones per licensed patient with a separate cultivation license.
• Recreational consumers (21+) can grow up to 6 flowering plants per person for personal use.
• Households with multiple adults can grow maximum 12 plants total, regardless of how many adults live there.
• Medical patients need their medical marijuana card and photo ID to purchase.
• Recreational consumers need a government ID proving they’re 21+ to purchase.
• All home cultivation of cannabis must be in locked, secure areas away from public view and accessible only to licensed individuals.