Cannabis POS software to streamline Missouri dispensaries

Yes. Voters passed Amendment 2 with 66% in November 2018 to legalize medical marijuana. The first sale occured in October 2020.

The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) oversees all areas of the state’s cannabis regulations and licensing.

According to DHSS, the application process for a dispensary license in Missouri is currently closed. When the application process re-opens, all applications are handled online through the DHSS website.

The application fee is $6,000 (non-refundable) and the cost for yearly renewal is $10,000 for a cannabis dispensary license in Missouri.

Technically, yes. While DHSS does not have any specific requirements, a business plan is one of the main components judged by DHSS. All cannabis retailers must adhere to a strict location requirement (must be at least 1,000 feet from any school or church).

Adults (or caretakers) age 18 and up can apply for a medical marijuana card approved by a doctor and issued by DHSS. Patients under 18 may still apply with more conditions.

Hours of operation is decided by the municipality of the retail location.

Reporting is done through Metrc and facilitated by DHSS. All cannabis retailers must employ one facility agent that is responsible for reporting and tracking.

Yes. Consumers may purchase up to 4 ounces of flower or equivalent per month. Missouri uses a rate of measure called “Missouri Marijuana Equivalency” or MME to determine proper monthly purchase limits.

Yes, with a current cannabis business license. Missouri has some of the most rigid cannabis delivery laws in the nation compared to other states. Body cams, temperature controlled lock boxes, and constant video surveillance are a few of the requirements for delivery vehicles in the state.