The Missouri Section for Medical Marijuana Regulation (SMMR) had commissioned a market study that was delivered in April 2020. My analysis was provided at that time. In a recently published annual report, delivered to the Governor’s office, the SMMR makes the following assertion: “For consumers, the market study acknowledged the data collected by other states …
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As many have already heard, the Missouri House of Representatives, via an amendment to House Bill No. 1896, will mandate that a physician meet with and examine “the qualifying patient in person…” This means that physicians will no longer be able to utilize telehealth technology to complete physician certifications for potential medical marijuana patients in …
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While the Department of Health and Senior Services proceeds to issue seed-to-sale (s2s) certifications some folks are left wondering what that means for them. The good news is that patients and caregivers, for the most part, won’t need to worry about what this is or what it is for. METRC was selected by the state …
Quietly in the month of January, all Missouri NORML chapters voted to support Initiative Petition (IP) 2020-128. To date, the best argument for doing so has been; “IP 2020-128 has the best chance of passing” and “IP 2020-128 is well funded.” I find the move rather dis-heartening due to the fact that the current scoring …
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In a recent communication with Missouri Medical Marijuana Program officials, I was informed that Local Enforcement Officers now have access to patient information from their squad cars using the MULES system. This is important as some patients have been challenged about the validity of their license. If you are in that scenario, you should feel …
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With an adult use program starting up in neighboring Illinois and a fruitful medical program blooming in Oklahoma, Missouri patients are becoming impatient. Although our medical program has moved relatively fast, it seems to be taking forever for those patients in need. Waiting is intolerable when you are suffering, I get it! Opening Day: September, …
Due to the laws of supply and demand it can be assumed that the initial months of the Missouri Medical Marijuana Program roll-out will include a limited supply of medical cannabis being sold at very high prices. I’d wager that ounces will easily be found in excess of $400 for medium grade cannabis. This is …
On December 19, 2019, Inovatia Laboratories, LLC was awarded a medical marijuana testing facility license. Located in Fayette, Mo, this company has been in business since 1994. I’m very excited that a hometown, Missouri-owned company has brought home one of these licenses. I do understand that the real work will now begin and it may …
I have been expecting it for some time, but I’m becoming disturbed with the number of folks talking about litigating against the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). As a small family-owned applicant, I totally understand where folks are coming from. The mental and emotional pressure I feel from ‘big-business’ competitors is huge. However, …
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Seriously, this is impressive; keep up the good work! Around noon on June 28, 2019, I began the online process for requesting a Missouri Medical Marijuana Patient Card. The process was reasonably painless, though I do have a scanner at home for the Driver’s License, utility bill, and physician’s certification that I needed to upload …
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