Medical marijuana became legal in Missouri in 2018 when Missourians voted to enact Amendment 2, which legalized MMJ as a treatment option for a variety of medical conditions. In late 2019, the state of Missouri began awarding licenses to MMJ producers and dispensaries. The first dispensaries opened their doors in October 2020, selling a relatively limited range of quite expensive MMJ products. As medical marijuana cultivation by Missouri’s brand-new MMJ producers has caught up to demand, a much wider variety of less expensive medical marijuana products has become available.
The Missouri MMJ industry is still very new. But as the state’s new MMJ producers and dispensaries find their feet, Missouri’s tens of thousands of medical card holders are getting to enjoy the benefits of an excellent MMJ program. So how can you avail of Missouri’s new medical marijuana program? The first step is to get yourself a Missouri MMJ card.
Here is everything you need to know about how to get a medical marijuana card in Missouri.
Is It Hard To Get A Medical Card In Missouri?
Getting a medical marijuana card in Missouri is a straightforward process. The state’s MMJ system is well-run and easy to navigate. There is a wide range of qualifying conditions for MMJ treatment in Missouri, and applying for a card is a quick and inexpensive process.
What Qualifies For Medical Marijuana In Missouri?
Here is a full list of the qualifying conditions for a medical marijuana card in Missouri:
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Autism
- Cancer
- Crohn’s disease
- Chronic pain
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Hepatitis C
- HIV/AIDS
- Huntington’s disease
- IBS
- Intractable migraines
- Lou Gehrig’s disease
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Opioid substitution
- Parkinson’s disease
- PTSD or other debilitating psychiatric disorders
- Tourette syndrome
- Sickle cell anemia
- Seizures
- Terminal illness
- A “chronic, debilitating, or other medical condition” that a physician decides would benefit from treatment with medical marijuana
How Much Does It Cost To Get A Medical Card In Missouri?
Applying for an MMJ card in Missouri costs $25. This fee needs to be paid yearly when the card is renewed.
Where Can You Buy Medical Marijuana In Missouri?
You can buy medical marijuana in Missouri MMJ dispensaries. There are currently around 200 medical marijuana dispensaries open across the state.
What MMJ Products Are Available In Missouri?
Missouri MMJ dispensaries sell:
- MMJ flower
- Pre-rolls
- Edibles
- Topical creams, gels, and rubs
- Tinctures
- Vape cartridges
How Much MMJ Can You Legally Have In Missouri?
You can purchase up to four ounces of MMJ every 30 days and cultivate up to six flowering plants at home. To cultivate MMJ at home you must apply for an identification card from the Missouri Department of Health that costs $100.
Can You Get Fired For Having A Medical Card In Missouri?
You can be fired for failing a drugs test in certain jobs in Missouri. Having a Missouri MMJ card does not directly protect you from being fired if you fail a drugs test.
Where Can You Consume Medical Marijuana In Missouri?
You can only consume MMJ in a private location in Missouri. It is not legal to consume MMJ in a public place or in a vehicle.
Can You Use An Out-Of-State MMJ Card In Missouri?
You cannot purchase medical marijuana products in Missouri dispensaries with an out-of-state MMJ card.
Is Recreational Marijuana Legal In Missouri?
Recreational marijuana is still illegal in Missouri. The only way to avail of MMJ treatment in the state is by applying for a Missouri MMJ card.
How Do You Apply For A Medical Marijuana Card In Missouri?
You can apply for a Missouri medical marijuana card through the Department of Health and Senior Citizens.
The first step is to have a consultation with a licensed Missouri physician. Both the applicant and physician must complete the necessary sections of a Physician Certification Form. The form needs to be submitted, along with a fee of $25, to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Citizens.
The MMJ consultation can be done remotely using telemedicine. The best way to set this up is through the MMJRecs online clinic. Once the physician has verified your suitability, they will fill in the form and you can submit it straight away. It is a simple and quick process.
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