Missouri SMMR stands behind flawed market study

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 …

Missouri House intends to reduce MMJ patient access

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 …

Missouri NORML wants to double down on unfair medical marijuana scoring system

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 …

When will Missouri dispensaries open?

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, …

Opinion: Do no harm to Missouri Medical Cannabis

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, …