Missouri Cannabis

Recreational cannabis sales in Missouri experienced a minor decline in August, reaching $119 million, while medical sales remained stagnant at $27.3 million. Despite this dip, recreational sales have consistently outpaced medical sales since February, with the cumulative cannabis sales in the state...

"We are getting almost a third, nearly 30% of the revenue that we get from the cannabis industry comes from people coming to Illinois and spending money at dispensaries," said Governor J.B. Pritzker recently. This is especially noteworthy, considering neighboring states like Michigan and...

This week a Missouri judge rejected a cannabis company's attempt to halt the recall of 62,000 products that contained the company's THC concentrate that were considered a "potential threat to health and safety." The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) issued a recall in...

Missouri has 48 microbusiness cannabis license winners under Amendment 3. Under the program, six winners were selected in each of the state's eight Congressional districts. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services posted the results this week, reported Missouri Independent....

As the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference returns to Chicago this September bringing together top CEOs, investors, leaders, advocates and politicians, let's scroll through the latest regulatory changes in the space. Are Cannabis Lounges Becoming The Norm? Missourians interested in coming...

State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is closely examining Missouri's cannabis program. His goal is to enhance efficiency and transparency as the industry's value nears $1 billion. A recent recall of more than 62,000 cannabis products that didn't meet compliance standards underscores the...

The introduction of recreational cannabis sales has brought about significant shifts in the medical marijuana (MMJ) landscape across several states, impacting sales and patient counts. In many states, MMJ sales have experienced double-digit declines following the onset of recreational sales....

Maryland's recreational cannabis sales, which began in July 2023, surged impressively in just the first month, reaching $87.3 million. According to analysis firm, Zuanic & Associates, this significant growth, although promising, falls slightly short of expectations given the state's...

Proper Brands, a vertically integrated medical cannabis firm, has achieved the distinction of being the first in Missouri to receive Cannabis Safety & Quality (CSQ) certification. Among its brand portfolio, Honeybee Edibles emerged as the recipient of this coveted certification. The evaluation...

Missouri state auditor Scott Fitzpatrick started an investigation of the state’s cannabis program that is not a routine audit, but more of a scheduled review, first reported Missouri Independent. Both medical and recreational programs will be audited, starting with records from...

With the recent legalization of adult-use cannabis in Missouri, residents now have the freedom to openly smoke marijuana at public events across the state, thanks to local government approval. However, concerns have arisen about the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' ability to...

Missouri small businesses seeking entry into the legal marijuana market can now apply for its licenses. The Department of Health and Senior Services (DHHS)' Office of Business Opportunity is accepting applications for micro businesses from July 27 to August 10, 2023. See Also: Empowering...

DOJ Gives More Time for Public Comment on Marijuana Pardon Certificate Application The Justice Department is extending a public comment period related to its cannabis pardon certification process to Aug. 15, reported Marijuana Moment, citing the Federal Register. DOJ's Office of the Pardon...

Arizona Shoppers Increase Marijuana Spending In March, Arizona recreational cannabis sales surpassed the nine-figure mark for the first time since the marijuana market kicked off in 2021, reaching $100.7 million, reported Green Market Report citing the Department of Revenue's data. Medical...

Despite passing a historic marijuana legalization measure in Missouri last fall, some local business owners in North St. Louis may still miss out on the economic opportunity due to negative repercussions of the War on Drugs, reported Missouri Independent. Missouri is scheduled to hand out 48...