A Timeline of State Medical Marijuana Legalization
The attitude toward marijuana as medicine has shifted dramatically towards legalization in recent years. In several states, marijuana is now recognized as a legitimate medicine that can be purchased in licensed dispensaries under the supervision of a doctor. The...
What is the DHSS Patient/Caregiver Fee Schedule?
License Type License Fees Renewal Qualified Patient $25.00 $25.00 Additional Fee for Patient Cultivation $100.00 $100.00 Primary Caregiver for a Qualified Patient $25.00 $25.00 All license application fees are non-refundable.Patient and caregiver licenses are valid...
What forms of payment will the DHSS accept for the patient/caregiver application fees?
The department will accept electronic Check (ACH), MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express and any gift card issued by those credit cards.
What information is required in the Cultivation Security Arrangement and Processes section of the patient/caregiver application?
Qualifying patient cultivation facilities must take place in an enclosed locked facility per 10 CSR 30-95.010. The description should include how you will comply with the requirements in this rule regarding location, security, and who will have access to the...
What if my physician (MD or DO) won’t complete the physician certification form?
While Article XIV allows Missouri-licensed physicians to discuss and recommend medical marijuana for their patients, the Constitution does not mandate physicians do so as part of their practice. If your physician won’t complete the physician certification form, book...
What information is required on the physician certification form?
The Physician Certification Form is posted on the Department’s website at https://medicalmarijuana.mo.gov. The following information is required: qualifying patient information, physician information, qualifying medical condition, physician attestation and agreement,...
I want a cultivator license and have a caregiver. Are we both required to apply for cultivator licenses?
No. In the qualifying patient/caregiver relationship, only the patient or the caregiver may obtain a cultivator license, but not both.
Can I have a medical marijuana identification card and own and/or purchase guns?
Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution, which authorizes medical use of marijuana in Missouri, does not reference or prohibit the possession or purchase of firearms. However, federal law still may prohibit the possession or purchase of a firearm by individuals who...
Can someone with an out-of-state medical marijuana card or physician certification possess medical marijuana in Missouri?
Section 5(1) of Article XIV provides that a person who produces an “equivalent identification card or authorization issued by another state or political subdivision of another state” will not be subject to arrest or other sanctions under Missouri law for possession of...
Can I contact the Department of Health and Senior Services with more questions?
Yes. Email your inquires to MedicalMarijuanaInfo@health.mo.gov