Is cannabis legal in Missouri?

Q: Is cannabis legal in Missouri?

Cannabis in Missouri is permitted. Recreational cannabis is legal in Missouri for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Amendment 3, 2022; retail began February 2023).

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Permitted: Recreational cannabis is legal in Missouri for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Amendment 3, 2022; retail began February 2023).

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Recreational cannabis is legal in Missouri for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Amendment 3, 2022; retail began February 2023).

Source: https://health.mo.gov/business-professionals/cannabis-regulation/adult-use-faqs · Updated July 13, 2026

Missouri Cannabis topics

Cannabis Legal Status in Missouri →Permitted
Recreational cannabis is legal in Missouri for adults 21 and older, and a medical program also operates (Amendment 3, 2022; retail began February 2023).
Possession Limits in Missouri →Permitted
In Missouri, adults 21 and older may possess up to 3 ounces of dried, processed marijuana, or the equivalent.
Home Cultivation in Missouri →Permitted
Missouri allows home cultivation only with a personal-cultivation ID card: up to 6 flowering plants, 6 non-flowering plants, and 6 clones per person, kept enclosed and locked.
Public Use in Missouri →Permitted
Missouri does not permit cannabis use in public — consume only on private property, and owners or localities may restrict it further.
Buying Cannabis in Missouri →Permitted
Missouri allows cannabis purchases from licensed dispensaries, up to 3 ounces per transaction.

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