Missouri Medical Marijuana Sales

Missouri Medical Marijuana Sales

Marijuana is now legally called medicine in the state of Missouri. Since its legalization, more than thirty thousand Missourians have been approved for their medical card.  Since then, 192 dispensaries and 60 cultivation sites have been approved to operate across the state. More than 1,000 dispensaries and more than 500 cultivation facilities were denied.

Although medical marijuana legalization passed over a year ago and cards have been issued, dispensaries are not open to supply marijuana to patients. This has caused a gray area in the law and cardholders now question if they are allowed to use marijuana yet. Public Information Officer Jeff Pitts says, “The Columbia Police Department recognizes that individuals who hold a valid medical marijuana identification card are currently authorized to possess and use medical marijuana, and the lack of a mechanism by which those individuals may legally come into possession of medical marijuana does not change their right to possess it.”

But each police department in the state has its own view on the subject.

According to the St. Louis County Police Department, it is “monitoring the changes relative to medical marijuana and is prepared to adapt enforcement procedures accordingly. However, we will continue enforcing applicable local, state, and federal laws, which regulate controlled substances, including marijuana.”  In other words, if you obtain marijuana “illegally” (before state-approved dispensaries can sell it to you) then technically the marijuana is not legal due to obtaining it from non-state approved dispensaries.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri

To obtain a medical marijuana card, a patient needs to get a physician certification signed by a Missouri-licensed medical doctor that documents his or her medical condition. A patient should bring any relevant medical documents to an appointment to prove the medical condition. The physician certification proves that a doctor has recommended medical marijuana.  Here at CalmEffect we now offer medical marijuana appointments via Telemed and at discounted rates.

After receiving the signed physician’s certification, a patient must apply to the state health department for a card within thirty days of receiving the certification. A patient may begin the application process on the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services website, Health.MO.Gov/safety/medical-marijuana. Personal information, including name, social security number, and photo identification are required.

The patient or caregiver card fee is $25 annually. Physician certifications vary in price and have to be renewed annually. The fee for a home grower card is $100 annually.

Missouri Medical Marijuana Sales – Where to Buy?

As dispensaries quickly prepare for opening this Fall or Winter (2020), many have their permanent locations already set up and nearly ready to roll.

Visit our Marijuana Dispensary Locations Page for Missouri to find out where you can access your meds once everything is fully operational.  Amazingly, Missouri Medical Marijuana Sales Dispensaries are PLENTIFUL (there are hundreds) and we have organized them A-Z so you can find the most convenient locations accordingly.

Where to Buy Marijuana in Missouri

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Connect with our MMJ Doctors in Missouri

With a growing roster of Doctors who can prescribe cannabis all over Missouri, CalmEffect is ready to help. Learn how you can get your medical card in Missouri by filling out the form on this page.

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