Cannabis Is Legal in Missouri
Amendment 3 passed November 2022 with 53% of the vote. Recreational sales began February 2023.
Missouri Cannabis Quick Facts
| Status | Recreational & Medical |
| Recreational | Legal |
| Medical | Legal |
| Decriminalized | Yes |
| Possession Limit | 3 oz flower; home cultivation: 6 flowering, 6 non-flowering, 6 clones |
| Medical Conditions | Cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, chronic pain, Parkinson's, MS, Crohn's, PTSD, and others |
| Regulatory Agency | Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) |
Penalties & Enforcement
Over 3 oz: misdemeanor. Distribution without license: felony.
Even in states with legal cannabis, violations of possession limits, public consumption rules, and driving under the influence carry penalties. Driving while impaired is illegal in every state and can result in DUI charges.
What You Need to Know
Amendment included automatic expungement of prior cannabis convictions. 6% state tax on recreational. Home cultivation for medical and recreational.
Nearby States with Legal Cannabis
Missouri borders or is near states with legal recreational cannabis. Remember: transporting cannabis across state lines is a federal crime, even between two legal states.
- Illinois — Recreational & Medical
Learn More
- How to Get a Medical Cannabis Card — state-by-state application guide
- Understanding State Cannabis Laws — how state and federal laws interact
- What to Expect at a Dispensary — first visit guide
- Dosing Fundamentals — start low, go slow
- Drug Interactions — check before combining cannabis with medications
- Driving & Impairment — DUI laws apply in every state
For support with quitting or cutting back on cannabis, visit our companion site CannabisDependence.org