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.
3 oz flower
Active
6 plants per person
Moderate
Medical Patients
4 oz
per 30 days
Recreational (21+)
3 oz
flower
5g concentrate; 500mg edibles
Home Cultivation Permitted
Plant limit: 6 plants per person
Must be 21+, plants must be in a private space
Card Cost
$25/year
Renewal
Annual
Processing Time
30 days
Dispensaries
200+
Legalized
2022
Sales Started
2023
Age Requirement
21+
Purchase Limit
3 oz per transaction
Delivery
Allowed
Public Consumption
Prohibited.
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.
DUI laws apply. No per se THC limit — impairment standard.
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.