The state fee to get your Missouri medical marijuana card is $25. You will also have to pay a fee for the doctor’s appointment, which can vary. Here at Elevate Holistics, our appointment is $130 or $105 if you’re a veteran or on Medicare.

Answer: Yes, medical marijuana is legal in Missouri, and it has been since 2018. 

In 2022, residents also voted to legalize recreational marijuana, making cannabis fully legal in the Show-Me state for adults or those with a Missouri marijuana card.

To get a Missouri medical marijuana card, you will need to provide the following documents: 

• Proof of Residency: This can be through a driver’s license, passport, state ID, or something similar. 
• Physician’s Certification: When approved by your MMJ doctor, you will receive a physician certification form that confirms you’ve been diagnosed with at least one qualifying condition.
• Patient Consent Form: A standard consent form that’s part of the application that must be signed and dated. 
• State Application: You must fill out the state of Missouri’s application form for medical cannabis.
• State Fee Payment: Finally, you have to pay the state fee of $25 when applying. Caregiver applications are $25, as well. 

People choose to get medical marijuana cards in Missouri for various reasons. Now that recreational cannabis has been legalized, getting an MMJ card comes with so many more benefits, too.

Medical cards can save you time, money, and energy. Your weed will cost less, you gain access to exclusive discounts, and you have priority service over recreational consumers.

Yes, you can be a medical marijuana caregiver in Missouri! To be a caregiver, you have to be at least 21 years old and be designated by qualifying patient.
Caregivers are tasked with purchasing, possessing, and even administering medical cannabis for up to three patients.

The DHSS states that cardholders can buy up to six ounces of dried, unprocessed cannabis — or its equivalent — within a 30-day period.

However, some patients may require more cannabis for their medical conditions. If this is the case, you can apply for an allotment increase to purchase more.

 Right now, Missouri’s legalized both medical and recreational cannabis. Medical cannabis cardholders and adults alike can grow cannabis at home, as well. For more specific laws, you can click here.

You can! Medical marijuana cardholders are allowed to grow up to six flowering plants and six nonflowering plants under 14 inches tall. All cultivation has to take place within the private residence and not be seen by the public.

Unfortunately, no, Missouri does not offer medical marijuana reciprocity.

 Yes, there are plenty of marijuana dispensaries in MO! You can find dispensaries all over the state. For a specific list, you can click here. 

Buying medical marijuana products in Missouri is easy! After you’ve obtained your Missouri medical marijuana card, it’s time to visit a dispensary and start buying THC products:

• Choose a local Missouri dispensary to visit. Maybe you choose a dispensary based on location, the products available on the dispensary’s website, or even the logo’s colors. Trying out different dispensaries is a fun part of the process.

• Some Missouri dispensaries only accept cash. You can ask ahead and come prepared.

• After deciding on a dispensary and making your way there, it’s time to check-in. Check-in using your ID and Missouri medical marijuana card, either in its original digital form on your cell phone or printed.

Wait until a budtender – a dispensary staff member who sells MMJ products – is ready to bring you to the area of the building with medical THC products. Here, you can ask the budtenders what products might work for you based on your qualifying medical conditions.